Opinion

The global success story that is Cats might be the perfect show for this challenging time in finding hope against adversity, says producer Richard Jordan

I’m a convert to no-frills rural touring – it deserves our respect

by Ben Duke

We need a ‘New Deal’ for the arts – with concrete proposals

by Alistair Smith

The Stage’s message to government: act now to save theatre

by The Stage

Why put The Da Vinci Code on stage? It’s a mystery to me…

by David Benedict

Lyn Gardner

With artistic teams decimated, what theatre will there be left to go back to?

Arts can help reopen schools, working across the curriculum

We need a system that values everyone’s work – and pays fairly

If theatre is to stay relevant in our changing society, it must do better

Regional theatre is the bedrock of our culture – without it, we bleed

We must convince the government of theatre’s value to communities

David Benedict

Why put The Da Vinci Code on stage? It’s a mystery to me…

At last, some good news for musicals (just not on stage)

We may have to wait two years, but there will be a big hello for Dolly

The Tonys are out, but here is my pick of the decade’s winners

Kramer’s 1985 polemic spoke to many – its anger is a fitting epitaph

Discover the joy of these little-known musicals during lockdown

The rise of digital theatre is a chance to remove access barriers

by Eve Leigh

With artistic teams decimated, what theatre will there be left to go back to?

by Lyn Gardner

Remodelling the live audience experience is key to opera’s post-pandemic revival

by Michael Volpe

Theatre has often silenced Black voices – there is much to make up for

by Howard Sherman

Producing a play in lockdown presents unexpected challenges

by Richard Jordan

Government's latest bodge has left theatre in the dark yet again

by Alistair Smith

At last, some good news for musicals (just not on stage)

by David Benedict

Theatre is a big industry and a huge employer – it must be recognised as such

by Rob Halliday

Arts can help reopen schools, working across the curriculum

by Lyn Gardner

Opening digital archives can illuminate past failings on diversity

by Howard Sherman

Digital has given us a lifeline, but public perceptions of free online theatre must change post-Covid

by Richard Jordan

Change is coming, but we must work together

by Prema Mehta

Without government action, redundancies will devastate theatre

by Alistair Smith

We may have to wait two years, but there will be a big hello for Dolly

by David Benedict

Lockdown has given us pause to reflect on how to bring about radical change

by Kate Wasserberg

The Green Room

How can theatre work online?

The Green Room: What are you doing to stay match fit during lockdown?

What challenges do socially distanced shows present?

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Your views

A roadmap to nowhere – your views, July 1

by The Stage

Don’t forget theatre PRs – your views, June 24

by The Stage

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Quotes of the week, July 3: Jude Kelly, Winsome Pinnock, David Eldridge and more

Quotes of the week, June 24: Nicholas Hytner, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, Kristin Scott Thomas and more

Quotes of the week, June 17: Vinay Patel, Ann-Marie Duff, Cameron Mackintosh and more

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Dear West End Producer

'What does #dear mean?'

‘Who is Boris Johnson’s acting coach?’

'Sweets in the theatre. Who’s to blame? Tacky tourists or greedy theatre owners?'

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Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Is it too late to pivot from stage to screen?

Should I use a green screen in my self-tape?

How can I get motivated after life in lockdown?

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The Stage’s message to government: act now to save theatre

Coronavirus: ATG begins redundancy consultations

Coronavirus: Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close permanently

With artistic teams decimated, what theatre will there be left to go back to?

Theatre 2021: ‘Back soon... back better’

Coronavirus: Government roadmap falls ‘woefully short’ - industry leaders

Coronavirus: UK-wide protests planned to call on government to support the arts

Musical Six to play drive-in venues across UK

Coronavirus: MPs push Boris Johnson to commit to theatre support

Coronavirus: Roadmap revealed for reopening of theatres

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