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David Benedict

David Benedict

David Benedict has been a daily columnist and theatre editor on the Independent, arts editor of the Observer and chief London critic of V...

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The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

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Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today

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The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

David Benedict

David Benedict

David Benedict has been a daily columnist and theatre editor on the Independent, arts editor of the Observer and chief London critic of Variety (2006-2014). He is currently writing the authorised biography of Stephen Sondheim and is a regular guest on the BBC. Read David's columns for The Stage every Wednesday.

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Latest
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Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today

Could a spiritual reawakening lead to the return of religious musicals?

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

Seize the moment, theatremakers – we’ll regret not doing what we can today

The return of theatre won’t be an event – it will be a process

The internal tug of war over whether to leave theatre or recommit is exhausting

What shows will audiences want when theatre returns?

With imagination, onscreen musicals can be more than theatre substitutes

Embracing slowness would make theatre more thoughtful and inclusive

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Train at the National Youth Theatre with The Stage Scholarships

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To BA or not to BA: How to choose between undergraduate and postgraduate acting courses

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The Stage/Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company scholarship winners 2020

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Theatre Royal Stratford East postpones reopening season

Theatre Royal Stratford East postpones reopening season

Theatre Royal Stratford East has postponed its reopening season, which was due to begin next month, due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

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Theatre Royal Stratford East postpones reopening season

Theatre Royal Stratford East postpones reopening season

Theatre Royal Stratford East has postponed its reopening season, which was due to begin next month, due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

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Train at the National Youth Theatre with The Stage Scholarships

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