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Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

by Richard Jordan

Following the abrupt postponement of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s show, producer Richard Jordan warns that the government must address isolation rules, insurance and theatre’s wider economic recovery to avoid industry-wide disruption

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

by Christopher Green

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

by David Benedict

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

by Alistair Smith

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

by Natasha Tripney

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Critics should get a dressing down for overlooking costume designers

I love theatre, but not its damaging long-hours culture – it’s no way to live

Rain or shine, the great outdoors offers a way forward for theatre

Kneehigh’s loss is sad, but there is a grace in knowing when to let go

David Benedict

David Benedict

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

From The Sound of Music to Glee, the path to Schmigadoon! is paved with box-office gold

From Angela Lansbury’s Auntie Mame to Constellations of stars, casting is key

Why composers on stage aren't always note perfect

More farce please, we’re British

Will In the Heights buck the trend and be a Broadway-to-Hollywood success?

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

by Christopher Green

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

by David Benedict

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

Where is theatre’s promised insurance scheme?

by Alistair Smith

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

The rules may be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean all theatre audiences are

by Natasha Tripney

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

by Andrew Miller

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

by Howard Sherman

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

by Richard Jordan

Allyship is the arts’ best defence against online voices of hate

Allyship is the arts’ best defence against online voices of hate

by Amanda Parker

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

Covid passports are on their way, but will there be any theatre left to watch?

by Alistair Smith

From The Sound of Music to Glee, the path to Schmigadoon! is paved with box-office gold

From The Sound of Music to Glee, the path to Schmigadoon! is paved with box-office gold

by David Benedict

Leading with inclusivity and kindness will result in a better theatre industry for all

Leading with inclusivity and kindness will result in a better theatre industry for all

by Emily Beecher

Embrace the messiness of life – ditch the digital and go back to basics

Embrace the messiness of life – ditch the digital and go back to basics

by Jack McNamara

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Headphones have proved a useful tool for theatre in a time of separation

Headphones have proved a useful tool for theatre in a time of separation

by Howard Sherman

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

‘Freedom’ for the fit, worry for disabled audiences – is this what theatre wants?

by Andrew Miller

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

Does musical theatre have a big enough following to thrive on screen?

by Howard Sherman

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

Compulsory masks in theatres would give audiences the confidence to return

by Richard Jordan

Does sport get preferential treatment compared to the arts?

Does sport get preferential treatment compared to the arts?

What’s the most stupid you’ve ever felt at work?

When do you think theatres will actually reopen fully?

Your views

Vaudeville Theatre's access issues continue to be unresolved – your views, July 21

by The Stage

Pros and cons of keeping Covid measures in place – your views, July 14

by The Stage

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, July 21: Lucy St Louis, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Felicity Kendal and more

Quotes of the Week, July 14: Mark Ravenhill, Deborah Warner, Jason Manford and more

Quotes of the Week, July 7: Giles Terera, Eleanor Lloyd, Yaël Farber and more

Advice

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Amanda Stuart Fisher: 'We need to think about global challenges and theatre’s role in meeting them'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Kaysha Woollery: 'My first job came during the first lockdown. It was a godsend'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Sterre Maier: 'You never know where one job may lead'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Lottie Walker: 'I wouldn’t be doing my current show without my first job'

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Danyah Miller: ‘My usherette job taught me lessons that helped me become a theatre manager’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

Sound designer Chris Drohan: ‘Being adaptable allows you to develop your practice continually’

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

How technical training is keeping pace with cutting-edge theatremaking

Danielle Bellos Stagg: ‘My first job taught me to have more belief in myself’

Danielle Bellos Stagg: ‘My first job taught me to have more belief in myself’

Acting coach Bongi Moon: ‘Rejection is tough but if you’re always training you won’t doubt your talent’

Acting coach Bongi Moon: ‘Rejection is tough but if you’re always training you won’t doubt your talent’

Dear West End Producer

'Which shows have you seen since theatres reopened?'

‘What should you do if your agent goes quiet on you – even in a pandemic?’

'Does belting soliloquies out my window at random pedestrians count as an open-air theatre credit?'

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

Should I focus on finding a day job or are my priorities wrong?

I’ve graduated – what do I do now?

How can I keep my acting career on track while navigating everyday life?

Most Read

Across The Stage this week

Opening of Lloyd Webber's Cinderella cancelled as 'Freedom Day turns into closure day'

Lloyd Webber: Without government support now I could be forced to sell my theatres

Kenneth Branagh and Lloyd Webber shows hit by Covid isolation rules

Hamlet

‘Devastating’ 50% cuts to arts subjects in higher education confirmed

Fairfield Halls: how renovating the flagship venue turned into a £70 million fiasco

ATG rolls out Covid certification scheme for its UK venues

Lloyd Webber: My final plea to the government – scrap the isolation rules

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

Musical Theatre Academy to close citing financial difficulties

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