Theatre may be changed forever, but we are strong enough to cope

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England tiers announced: London to reopen theatres, but Manchester and Sheffield face tougher restrictions

Birmingham Rep and Talawa to co-produce shows celebrating black talent

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The West End may be at risk, but history suggests it will recover

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

Ever-changing Covid restrictions leave theatres and freelancers in dire straits

Covid has created a more caring environment on set – it feels good

More than just face masks: Covid-safe working means putting people first

South Korea has proved that theatre can be Covid-safe and open for business

Freelancers have been overlooked and underpaid for too long

ATG’s Mark Cornell: We have always cared for all our staff, and always will

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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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