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Richard Jordan: Audiences decide which shows are events, not their marketing campaigns

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Long Reads by Tim Bano

Summerhall is up for sale – the industry must ensure its survival

Fringe festivals are vital for networking – they need protecting

The internet is serious business: what happens when the online world notices theatre?

Why does excellence suddenly seem to be back on ACE's agenda?

Unregulated AI is a real threat to actors – the UK urgently needs legislation

A strong first season isn’t the only way to judge a venue’s new leadership

Misleading marketing must go now... and you can quote me on that

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Actor Sabrina Aloueche: 'My first two jobs were Les Misérables and We Will Rock You'

Actor Danny Mac: 'Strictly Come Dancing helped me to get leading roles'

Richard Jordan: Audiences decide which shows are events, not their marketing campaigns

Opinion by Natasha Tripney

Remaking a West End landmark – how Cameron Mackintosh transformed the Queen’s into the Sondheim Theatre

Long Reads by Tim Bano

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Jake Daniel Smith: 'I believe in the importance of representation through a place and its people'

Anita Gilbert: 'There should be fewer gatekeepers and more gate openers'

Creative Well's Nadine Page: 'Prioritise self-care and mental well-being alongside artistic pursuits'

Conrad Murray: 'If you have ideas and characters that you are dying to play, let people see them'

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Actor Sabrina Aloueche: 'My first two jobs were Les Misérables and We Will Rock You'

Actor Danny Mac: 'Strictly Come Dancing helped me to get leading roles'

Richard Jordan: Audiences decide which shows are events, not their marketing campaigns