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The Stage 100: Theatremakers recognised for response to 'biggest challenge ever'

Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

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

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

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

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

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

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Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

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Lyn Gardner is a theatre critic and associate editor of The Stage. Read her weekly column every Monday.

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Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

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Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

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

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

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

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

Filmed work was crucial in lockdown but theatre’s essence is lost on screens

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Exquisite Drury Lane revamp is a gift to future generations

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Home in Manchester has announced the return of live theatre to its building for the first time in 10 months with a season of more than 30 shows

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