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Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?

Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?

by Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan says he hopes a revival of religious interest in the pandemic might lead to a revival of Stephen Schwartz musical Children of Eden

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

by Sophie Ivatts

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

by Alistair Smith

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

by David Benedict

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

by Patrick Gracey

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

The loss of theatre businesses such as the Corner Shop in London should worry us all

Theatre is changed – things will never be the same, but that’s no bad thing

15 things I won’t forget about 2020 and its impact on theatre

Engagement and trust win over audiences, not free tickets

Freelancers have been overlooked and underpaid for too long

David Benedict

David Benedict

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

A sad tale’s best for winter? Not in 2021

Forget Netflix's The Prom: Broadway on screen can be better

Small-scale shows could be the way ahead for the West End’s comeback

Theatre must open the books to prove it’s an industrial success story

A new take on The Turn of the Screw shows the potential of mixing forms

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

by Sophie Ivatts

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

by Alistair Smith

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

by David Benedict

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

by Patrick Gracey

It was an earthquake for theatre in 2020 but now there is no better time to rebuild

It was an earthquake for theatre in 2020 but now there is no better time to rebuild

by Byron Vincent

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

There are only glimpses of optimism for US theatre as uncertainty reigns

There are only glimpses of optimism for US theatre as uncertainty reigns

by Howard Sherman

Theatre’s valuable legacy will endure as we strive to secure its recovery

Theatre’s valuable legacy will endure as we strive to secure its recovery

by Richard Jordan

There will be a huge appetite for theatre post-Covid

There will be a huge appetite for theatre post-Covid

by Alistair Smith

What will 2021 hold? Theatre leaders share their hopes and fears

What will 2021 hold? Theatre leaders share their hopes and fears

The loss of theatre businesses such as the Corner Shop in London should worry us all

The loss of theatre businesses such as the Corner Shop in London should worry us all

A sad tale’s best for winter? Not in 2021

A sad tale’s best for winter? Not in 2021

by David Benedict

Theatre is changed – things will never be the same, but that’s no bad thing

Theatre is changed – things will never be the same, but that’s no bad thing

Screen musicals have been a balm, but they also highlight our separation

Screen musicals have been a balm, but they also highlight our separation

by Howard Sherman

Now is the time for anger, but where is the rage on stage?

Now is the time for anger, but where is the rage on stage?

by Natasha Tripney

It was an earthquake for theatre in 2020 but now there is no better time to rebuild

It was an earthquake for theatre in 2020 but now there is no better time to rebuild

by Byron Vincent

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

There are only glimpses of optimism for US theatre as uncertainty reigns

There are only glimpses of optimism for US theatre as uncertainty reigns

by Howard Sherman

Theatre’s valuable legacy will endure as we strive to secure its recovery

Theatre’s valuable legacy will endure as we strive to secure its recovery

by Richard Jordan

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

Have you ever overheard something you weren’t supposed to?

If you could go back to March, what would you tell yourself?

Your views

Equity must reverse its reductive Scottish policy – your views, January 13

Waive tax bill for the self-employed – your views, January 6

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, January 13: Gary Lineker, Lenny Henry, Sian Clifford

Quotes of the Week, January 6: David Hare, Vanessa Kirby and Judi Dench

Quotes of the Week, December 16: Chris Bush, Sonia Friedman and Ashley Shaw

Dear West End Producer

'Do you think auditions post-Covid will stick to being remote at first – especially for those five hours away?’

'What kind of panto would you like to see this year, dear?'

‘We as an audience are missing theatre and wish you all well’

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

How can I plan ahead amid Covid chaos?

Any tips on how to cope this Christmas?

How can I relieve anxiety about my health?

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When do theatres hope to reopen in 2021?

Outcry over plans to scrap performing arts BTEC

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Guildford drama college shifts summer break to allow more face-to-face learning

Staged director Simon Evans: 'I gave Judi Dench a note and she took it – I can retire happy'

Major survey of 96 theatres highlights freelance workforce ‘in crisis’

Theatres call for CRF grants to be extended to help them survive

Sharon D Clarke

Theatres set to win lockdown insurance payouts after Supreme Court ruling

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