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Opinion
The time is right for It's a Sin – but many fought to make it so
by Richard Jordan
Richard Jordan reflects on the impact of It’s a Sin – set during the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s – and how Boy George show Taboo had a similar effect on him
Theatre must learn to balance social media’s benefits and downsides
by Sean Egan
Health passports may not be the fairest way to help theatres reopen safely
by Patrick Gracey
Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde
by David Benedict
Prospect of spring awakening gives theatre cause for wary optimism
by Alistair Smith
Lyn Gardner
At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril
Is it time to think differently about theatre buildings?
We must help drama teachers prove the undeniable value of arts in education
Not just star casting – community work is key to theatre’s future
We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
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David Benedict
Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde
UK hit It’s a Sin shows how far we’ve come, but the work began in the US
Will Covid put an end to close encounters at the stage door?
Let’s explore musical theatre’s hidden delights as well as its greatest hits
Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
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Theatre must learn to balance social media’s benefits and downsides
by Sean Egan
Health passports may not be the fairest way to help theatres reopen safely
by Patrick Gracey
Putting Dorian Gray on Insta could be just Wilde
by David Benedict
Prospect of spring awakening gives theatre cause for wary optimism
by Alistair Smith
Stand up for the right to work across Europe – it’s a common-sense issue
by Rob Halliday
At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril
by Lyn Gardner
Creatives driven online are democratising musical theatre in unexpected ways
by Howard Sherman
Belief versus reputation: How Seyi Omooba case may affect employment tribunals
by Yvonne Gallagher
Theatre must return better and kinder
by Richard Jordan
Risky business: how will we know when it’s ‘safe’ to return to theatres?
by James Doeser
Seyi Omooba tribunal result is a huge relief, but not a cause for celebration
by Matthew Hemley
Boris Johnson shows government's thinking is still muddled on reopening theatres
by Alistair Smith
UK hit It’s a Sin shows how far we’ve come, but the work began in the US
by David Benedict
Setting smart objectives will help see us through 2021 and beyond
by Paul Clayton
You can’t stop the beat: artists need to keep creating despite lockdowns
by Stephanie Street
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Stand up for the right to work across Europe – it’s a common-sense issue
by Rob Halliday
At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril
by Lyn Gardner
Creatives driven online are democratising musical theatre in unexpected ways
by Howard Sherman
Belief versus reputation: How Seyi Omooba case may affect employment tribunals
by Yvonne Gallagher
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The Green Room
How do you prepare for a job in a show?
Do you have a career nemesis?
How important is it for an actor’s life experience to match a character’s?
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Your views
Clarifying Derby Theatre’s recent history – your views, February 24
by The Stage
Starry stories from stage doors – your views, February 10
by The Stage
Quote UnQuote
Quotes of the Week, February 24: Amy Trigg, Sienna Miller, Vicky McClure and more
Quotes of the Week, February 17: Julian Bird, Adrian Lester, Rachel Parris and more
Quotes of the Week, February 10: Idina Menzel, Russell Tovey, Rosamund Pike and more
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Advice
Win free training at Fourth Monkey with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
How are university drama courses reacting to the pandemic?
by Sarah Lambie
Mentor/coach Ceili O’Connor: 'Differentiate what you want from what you think you should want'
by John Byrne
Edward De Gaetano: My first job involved an embarrassing screen kiss
by John Byrne
Director Chloe Kennedy: ‘Protect your voice – the core of who you are’
by John Byrne
Performer Michelle Wen Lee: ‘Acting is a fickle profession – you never know what’s around the corner’
by John Byrne
How has Covid affected drama school auditions?
by John Byrne
Head of voice Lottie Williams-Burrell: 'We should strive to make the industry more inclusive'
by John Byrne
Oily Cart's Griff Fender: 'My first job was working on a show that was a pioneer of the jukebox musical genre'
by John Byrne
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Dear West End Producer
‘Are self-tapes and Zoom auditions here to stay?’
'What are your favourite audition pieces?'
‘How many unfolded and loose photocopies of your audition pieces are appropriate to give to your pianist?’
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Careers Clinic
By John Byrne
How do I prepare for an online audition?
How do I manage the end of my dance career?
How do I find a literary agent?
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Across The Stage this week
Theatres could reopen from May 17, Boris Johnson announces
Drama school defends press-ups in auditions following social media backlash
Reopening dates: theatre’s response to the government roadmap
Offies 2021: the winners in full
Nica Burns set to reopen Nimax’s six West End theatres from May 17
At a time of desperate need, theatres overlook local talent at their peril
Theatre leaders ‘cautiously welcome’ Boris Johnson’s roadmap
When do theatres hope to reopen in 2021?
ITV1’s All Star Musicals returns with Elaine Paige and Samantha Barks as judges
Academic difference? Why many theatre hopefuls are choosing university courses over drama schools
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