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Will Diana musical usher in a new era of stage and screen partnerships?

Will Diana musical usher in a new era of stage and screen partnerships?

by Howard Sherman

If Diana is a hit on screen, will that ensure driving audiences to see it live? Howard Sherman says that if this gamble works, it could offer theatre a way to tap the huge resources of the big online players

Vaccine passports could help theatres reopen, but care and clarity are crucial

Vaccine passports could help theatres reopen, but care and clarity are crucial

by Richard Jordan

Too old to play Hamlet? Our long theatre history suggests otherwise

Too old to play Hamlet? Our long theatre history suggests otherwise

by Stanley Wells

Will the West End’s key players follow Liverpool’s lead to win back audiences?

Will the West End’s key players follow Liverpool’s lead to win back audiences?

by Alistair Smith

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

by David Benedict

Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Don’t give us a break – intervals are an outmoded, unnecessary theatre convention

Honesty is the best policy for critics to help theatre revive and flourish

Amid the joy at theatre’s return, let’s not forget its role in healing grief

One year on, let’s vow to return with greater support for emerging artists

Will Covid stub out the tangible thrill of tickets and the history they bring?

David Benedict

David Benedict

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

Why do so many newspaper columnists love to hate theatre?

The play’s the thing: why Ian McKellen’s age-blind Hamlet is no gimmick

Dangerous game? Why sports-themed musicals rarely find a winning formula

Will The Time Traveller’s Wife prevent musical theatre history repeating itself?

ENO’s new Ring Cycle is a bold statement and will not be one to miss

Vaccine passports could help theatres reopen, but care and clarity are crucial

Vaccine passports could help theatres reopen, but care and clarity are crucial

by Richard Jordan

Too old to play Hamlet? Our long theatre history suggests otherwise

Too old to play Hamlet? Our long theatre history suggests otherwise

by Stanley Wells

Will the West End’s key players follow Liverpool’s lead to win back audiences?

Will the West End’s key players follow Liverpool’s lead to win back audiences?

by Alistair Smith

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

by David Benedict

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Theatre must strive to empower young carers and give them a voice

Theatre must strive to empower young carers and give them a voice

by Nicky Goulder

Let's unite to recognise the global theatre stars of the pandemic

Let's unite to recognise the global theatre stars of the pandemic

by Howard Sherman

The 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar film is so good, I watch it religiously

The 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar film is so good, I watch it religiously

by Richard Jordan

Is Trafalgar Entertainment set to become ATG Mark II?

Is Trafalgar Entertainment set to become ATG Mark II?

by Alistair Smith

Why do so many newspaper columnists love to hate theatre?

Why do so many newspaper columnists love to hate theatre?

by David Benedict

Artists’ side-jobs during the pandemic will help them make better theatre

Artists’ side-jobs during the pandemic will help them make better theatre

by Jamie Eastlake

Now is not the time to celebrate with awards – let’s hold off until 2022

Now is not the time to celebrate with awards – let’s hold off until 2022

Don’t give us a break – intervals are an outmoded, unnecessary theatre convention

Don’t give us a break – intervals are an outmoded, unnecessary theatre convention

All talk? Clubhouse could offer theatremakers a new space to share lessons

All talk? Clubhouse could offer theatremakers a new space to share lessons

Trusting the government’s roadmap could be theatre’s biggest ever gamble

Trusting the government’s roadmap could be theatre’s biggest ever gamble

by Richard Jordan

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Touring is theatre’s lifeblood, so we must protect it by supporting freelancers

Theatre must strive to empower young carers and give them a voice

Theatre must strive to empower young carers and give them a voice

by Nicky Goulder

Let's unite to recognise the global theatre stars of the pandemic

Let's unite to recognise the global theatre stars of the pandemic

by Howard Sherman

The 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar film is so good, I watch it religiously

The 1973 Jesus Christ Superstar film is so good, I watch it religiously

by Richard Jordan

How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?

How can we make working at night safer for theatre professionals?

What were you doing just before the lockdown last year?

Be honest: Is your CV completely accurate?

Your views

The argument for intervals – your views, April 7

Drama schools versus university courses – your views, March 31

Quote UnQuote

Quotes of the Week, April 7: Moira Buffini, Nathan Lane, Kate Winslet and more

Quotes of the Week, April 1: Joanna Lumley, David Oyelowo, Tarek Iskander and more

Quotes of the Week, March 24: Ralph Fiennes, Danusia Samal, Josh O’Connor and more

Advice

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

Actor Oliver Dimsdale: ‘I loved every second of my first job’

Lecturer Vanessa Coffey: ‘I would love intimacy coordinators to become standard practice’

Lecturer Vanessa Coffey: ‘I would love intimacy coordinators to become standard practice’

Head of design Angela Davies: ‘It’s useful to be able to sketch your idea on a serviette’

Head of design Angela Davies: ‘It’s useful to be able to sketch your idea on a serviette’

Actor Riley Clark: ‘My first job in panto taught me a lot about stamina’

Actor Riley Clark: ‘My first job in panto taught me a lot about stamina’

What are the pros and cons of not going to drama school?

What are the pros and cons of not going to drama school?

by Samantha Marsden

ShowKids' Natalie Janvrin: 'We need to tell parents about the career benefits of studying drama'

ShowKids' Natalie Janvrin: 'We need to tell parents about the career benefits of studying drama'

Artistic director Mojisola Elufowoju: ‘My first job taught me to question everything until you have a clear vision’

Artistic director Mojisola Elufowoju: ‘My first job taught me to question everything until you have a clear vision’

How will technical theatre training change post-pandemic?

How will technical theatre training change post-pandemic?

Can you be taught to be a director?

Can you be taught to be a director?

by Sarah Lambie

Dear West End Producer

'What is the current state of our industry?'

‘Why is training important? Most kids spend a fortune and get nothing’

‘What does a casting director want to see and hear in a singing audition?’

Careers Clinic

By John Byrne

How do I reach out to casting directors in a year when I haven’t been very productive

What’s the best way to spruce up my acting CV?

How do I adjust to working online?

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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre confirms summer reopening plans

Covid-status certification not needed for theatres in May but testing key, PM confirms

In the best retellings of Cinderella, the element of surprise stands out

Culture Recovery Fund: Full list of performing arts organisations given CRF money in round two

Tarek Iskander: Theatre leaders failed to reimagine sector during pandemic

Back to showbusiness as usual? How producers aim to transform theatre post-Covid

Nimax, Wise Children and Young Vic among latest recipients of CRF grants

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