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A farewell, and what I believe The Stage is for

The Stage in print: refreshed and reimagined

Margaret Hodge's Arts Council England review offers clear path forward

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Touring is in a critical state – it’s time for a reset

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Early birds and night owls: why a show’s start time can make all the difference

The Oliviers enjoyed a welcome return to prime-time TV – long may that continue

People-powered creativity will outlive AI, and this theatre design is proof

Curtain calls: To film or not to film, that is the question

Olivier Awards 2026: who should and who will win this year?

Diamonds and Dust’s liquidation lays bare the fragility of theatre finances

Curtain calls: To film or not to film, that is the question

ACE can only genuinely change if its relationship with artists matures

As regional theatre coverage sadly narrows, let’s hear it for the local critics

The Olivier Awards still has a long way to go on equal representation

Alistair Smith is managing director of The Stage Media Company. He was editor of The Stage from 2014 to 2026. He is also the author of two major industry reports (the London Theatre Report and the Theatre Workforce Review) and is the chair of theatre careers charity Get Into Theatre.

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