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Theatre must use collective creativity to solve its sponsorship problem

Tom Stoppard wasn’t always embraced by our industry

AI and the audition process: a casting director’s take

What does the return of Scott Rudin mean amid Broadway’s financial woes?

Theatre can provide the feeling of connection for everyone

Tom Stoppard’s genius underlines what we now risk losing

Alan Cumming’s salary sacrifice could set a concerning precedent

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Put the joy back into theatremaking to stop the talent drain

A new era for The Stage in print

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New plays are the engine of our sector – we must give them fuel

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Mark Shenton is a theatre critic. He was a regular columnist and associate editor of The Stage until 2019.

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Theatre must use collective creativity to solve its sponsorship problem

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What does the return of Scott Rudin mean amid Broadway’s financial woes?

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Tom Stoppard’s genius underlines what we now risk losing

New plays are the engine of our sector – we must give them fuel

AI and the audition process: a casting director’s take

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Advice

Pat O’Toole: ‘Building a toolkit to support your mental fitness is crucial’

Haydn O’Reilly: ‘I hounded a theatre company relentlessly until I got an audition’

Who needs drama school anyway?

Applied theatre: what is it and is it the right path for you?

by Samantha Marsden

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Jack and the Beanstalk

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“This production wows”

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“Euphoric crowd-pleaser”

Singin’ in the Rain review

Reviews by Matt BartonRoyal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Paddington the Musical at the Savoy Theatre – review round-up