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Opinion
Could lockdown arts bring an end to cultural snobbery?
by Richard Jordan
Could easy access to varied forms of art and entertainment on TV and online lead to unexpected discoveries and new audiences post-pandemic? Let’s hope so, says producer Richard Jordan, who’s yearning for an end to artistic snobbery
We must protect and nurture talent to rebuild our industry
by Natalie Ibu
Drama schools are central to theatre’s rebuilding project
by Alistair Smith
Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...
by David Benedict
Reading plays in lockdown isn’t a substitute but a visceral experience of its own
by Sudha Bhuchar
Lyn Gardner
We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
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
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David Benedict
Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
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
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We must protect and nurture talent to rebuild our industry
by Natalie Ibu
Drama schools are central to theatre’s rebuilding project
by Alistair Smith
Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...
by David Benedict
Reading plays in lockdown isn’t a substitute but a visceral experience of its own
by Sudha Bhuchar
We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue
by Lyn Gardner
This year’s tax return is salt in the wound for struggling freelancers
by Jon Dryden Taylor
How will theatre respond to Trump’s presidency?
by Howard Sherman
The West End is facing its most radical shake-up in decades
by Richard Jordan
Brexit will leave UK theatremakers stranded from the world unless ministers act now
by David Hutchinson
Heed producers’ warnings of touring challenges ahead
by Alistair Smith
Sports fans aren’t wary of experts, so why are arts critics left on the bench?
by David Benedict
Returning to normality is a long way off, but vaccine passports could help
by Rob Halliday
Keep the light burning – theatre has a bright, inclusive future post-Covid
by Stephanie Street
Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today
by Lyn Gardner
Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?
by Richard Jordan
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We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue
by Lyn Gardner
This year’s tax return is salt in the wound for struggling freelancers
by Jon Dryden Taylor
How will theatre respond to Trump’s presidency?
by Howard Sherman
The West End is facing its most radical shake-up in decades
by Richard Jordan
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The Green Room
Do people believe our jobs can be done by anyone?
What are your hopes for our industry in 2021?
What were your highs and lows of 2020?
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Your views
Don’t scrap vital BTEC drama courses – your views, January 27
by The Stage
Praise for theatre's outreach and education workers – your views, January 20
by The Stage
Quote UnQuote
Quotes of the Week, January 27: Olly Alexander, Judi Dench, Robert Glenister and more
Quotes of the Week, January 20: Marisha Wallace, Michael Moor, Russell T Davies and more
Quotes of the Week, January 13: Gary Lineker, Lenny Henry, Sian Clifford
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Advice
Screenwriter and film director Daniel Johnson: 'Change is already afoot'
by John Byrne
Caroline Lennon: 'My first job taught me there's no such thing as a bad audience'
by John Byrne
Win free training at Cygnet Theatre with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
What will happen to acting foundation courses in 2021?
by Sarah Lambie
Win free training at Italia Conti with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
Josh Mathieson: 'I love telling stories and enabling others to do the same'
by John Byrne
James Swanton: 'My first role was an unrelenting one-man nightmare'
by John Byrne
Train at the National Youth Theatre with The Stage Scholarships
by Paul Vale
To BA or not to BA: How to choose between undergraduate and postgraduate acting courses
by John Byrne
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Dear West End Producer
'Can you look into the future and tell us when theatres will open again?'
'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?'
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Careers Clinic
By John Byrne
How can I spot useful career advice?
How can I plan ahead amid Covid chaos?
Any tips on how to cope this Christmas?
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Across The Stage this week
Drama schools warn of latest lockdown’s dire impact on training
RADA launches decolonising committee and slashes audition fees
We all want theatres to reopen, but responsible producers know patience is a virtue
NT’s Rufus Norris calls for next CRF round to be ‘ring-fenced’ for productions
Natalie Ibu unveils first season at Northern Stage
National Theatre appoints Clint Dyer as deputy artistic director
Should non-singing actors try their hand at musicals? Well, it depends...
When do theatres hope to reopen in 2021?
Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme cancels residency with Birmingham Rep
Coronavirus: Matthew Bourne productions to be broadcast on TV
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