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Hope must be at the heart of theatre's Covid recovery

Hope must be at the heart of theatre's Covid recovery

by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord

If we are serious about theatre’s potential to make meaningful change post-Covid, then we have to help audiences imagine a better way of being through the stories we tell, says artistic director Rebecca Atkinson-Lord

As Brexit bites, the loss of cross-channel cultural exchange is to be lamented

As Brexit bites, the loss of cross-channel cultural exchange is to be lamented

by Richard Jordan

Young at art: why youth boards could start the revolution theatre needs

Young at art: why youth boards could start the revolution theatre needs

by Martin Berry

The government is the one ‘holding back’ young people

The government is the one ‘holding back’ young people

by Alistair Smith

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

by David Benedict

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Diversity of storytelling enriches theatre rather than threatens it

Silence can harm. Those in power must do more to condemn bullying

In 2021, theatre has a chance to cement the revolution begun in the 1960s

Data can help theatre tackle inequality, but beware over-optimistic claims

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Don’t give us a break – intervals are an outmoded, unnecessary theatre convention

David Benedict

David Benedict

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

Something's coming: West Side Story could be just the start of classic movie-musical remakes

Bond farewells: Screen trumps stage, even in death

Cutting Phantom’s orchestra to save money dilutes the sumptuous original

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

Why do so many newspaper columnists love to hate theatre?

As Brexit bites, the loss of cross-channel cultural exchange is to be lamented

As Brexit bites, the loss of cross-channel cultural exchange is to be lamented

by Richard Jordan

Young at art: why youth boards could start the revolution theatre needs

Young at art: why youth boards could start the revolution theatre needs

by Martin Berry

The government is the one ‘holding back’ young people

The government is the one ‘holding back’ young people

by Alistair Smith

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

by David Benedict

In lockdown, actors’ partners have become the stars of self-tapes

In lockdown, actors’ partners have become the stars of self-tapes

by Paul Clayton

Non-gendered titles in costume would help the fight for pay equity

Non-gendered titles in costume would help the fight for pay equity

by Catherine Kodicek

Diversity of storytelling enriches theatre rather than threatens it

Diversity of storytelling enriches theatre rather than threatens it

Challenges lie ahead as theatres reopen, but there is new hope and possibility

Challenges lie ahead as theatres reopen, but there is new hope and possibility

by Howard Sherman

Scott Rudin outcome could be a watershed moment for global theatre industry

Scott Rudin outcome could be a watershed moment for global theatre industry

by Richard Jordan

Performance anxiety is devastating – it’s time conservatoires made a noise about it

Performance anxiety is devastating – it’s time conservatoires made a noise about it

by Beth Wischhusen

Mackintosh’s non-apology to Phantom musicians underlines the need for greater kindness in our industry

Mackintosh’s non-apology to Phantom musicians underlines the need for greater kindness in our industry

by Alistair Smith

Something's coming: West Side Story could be just the start of classic movie-musical remakes

Something's coming: West Side Story could be just the start of classic movie-musical remakes

by David Benedict

To dine or not to dine: the theatre critics' hot potato

To dine or not to dine: the theatre critics' hot potato

by Fiona Mountford

Creative or technical? It shouldn't be a choice between the two

Creative or technical? It shouldn't be a choice between the two

Silence can harm. Those in power must do more to condemn bullying

Silence can harm. Those in power must do more to condemn bullying

In lockdown, actors’ partners have become the stars of self-tapes

In lockdown, actors’ partners have become the stars of self-tapes

by Paul Clayton

Non-gendered titles in costume would help the fight for pay equity

Non-gendered titles in costume would help the fight for pay equity

by Catherine Kodicek

Diversity of storytelling enriches theatre rather than threatens it

Diversity of storytelling enriches theatre rather than threatens it

Challenges lie ahead as theatres reopen, but there is new hope and possibility

Challenges lie ahead as theatres reopen, but there is new hope and possibility

by Howard Sherman

What was your most embarrassing moment on stage?

What was your most embarrassing moment on stage?

What would you programme when theatres reopen?

Has the pandemic permanently changed the casting process?

Your views

Mountview student complaints are unfair – your views, May 5

Media favouring screen over stage – your views, April 28

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, May 5: William Burdett-Coutts, Tiler Peck, Sergei Polunin and more

Quotes of the Week, April 28: Juliet Stevenson, Sylvia Young, Adjoa Andoh and more

Quotes of the Week, April 21: Damian Lewis, Karen Olivo, Ian McKellen and more

Advice

The Stage/Cygnet Theatre scholarship winner 2021

The Stage/Cygnet Theatre scholarship winner 2021

Ali Wade: 'My first job taught me that it only takes a few CVs to land in the right place to open up opportunities'

Ali Wade: 'My first job taught me that it only takes a few CVs to land in the right place to open up opportunities'

Movement director Diane Alison-Mitchell: ‘Your magic is unique’

Movement director Diane Alison-Mitchell: ‘Your magic is unique’

Polka’s Peter Glanville: ‘Every child should have access to creative activities’

Polka’s Peter Glanville: ‘Every child should have access to creative activities’

Mark Thomas: ‘My first gig was a disaster – I watched myself die in the mirror’

Mark Thomas: ‘My first gig was a disaster – I watched myself die in the mirror’

Actor Kashelle Taylor: 'Whatever set you are on, take time out to meet the crew'

Actor Kashelle Taylor: 'Whatever set you are on, take time out to meet the crew'

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

How will drama schools operate summer courses in 2021?

by Samantha Marsden

Fight director Kate Waters: 'My first minute in a rehearsal room is the most important part of my day'

Fight director Kate Waters: 'My first minute in a rehearsal room is the most important part of my day'

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

Dear West End Producer

'Do musical theatre auditionees receive worse treatment than those in acting?’

How does a mature lady register with Spotlight or join Equity? She can belly dance if needed

'Could theatres save money by giving audiences dark glasses and telling them to imagine the action?'

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

How do I handle my first ‘solo’ meeting with an agent?

What are your tips for open-air theatre?

What is the best way to market my musical theatre release?

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'Rejected': Phantom’s longest-running cast member on not being asked back

Plans for 50% cuts to higher education arts subjects 'horrific', say industry leaders

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One year on: the performers who turned to supermarket jobs during the pandemic

70-seat theatre to launch with ambitions to be ‘Northern producing powerhouse’

Lloyd Webber: Proposed cuts to higher education arts subjects are idiotic

Karen Olivo: ‘My hope for what theatre can be is why I’m speaking out’

Olivier and Tony winners eligible for fast-track immigration into UK

Unions call for urgent investigation into Noel Clarke allegations

Great Gatsbys and not so great Gatsbys: Why stage success has proved elusive for Fitzgerald's novel

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