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Small-scale is great, but big shows are key to making theatre accessible

As theatre begins to renew itself, we must work out how critics engage with it

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The UK theatre sector must face the future together

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Ed Vaizey was culture minister from 2010 to 2016 and is an adviser to Digital Theatre

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A light in the darkness: how can touring theatre be saved from Covid-19?

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‘How crowded can a theatre be? How can customers feel comfortable on their return to theatres?’

Exeter Northcott unveils plans for 'year of creative renewal'

Keeping theatres open not a priority for public, poll suggests

The Empty Space: What should have opened this week – Milk and Gall

Advice

Lauren Douglin: 'Feel the fear and do it anyway'

Scott Brown: 'Ensuring students get the best experience means a lot to me'

What are the dos and don’ts of self-taping drama school auditions?

by Samantha Marsden

Safety first: how drama schools are adapting to the coronavirus era

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