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Early birds and night owls: why a show’s start time can make all the difference

The Oliviers enjoyed a welcome return to prime-time TV – long may that continue

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Curtain calls: To film or not to film, that is the question

Why have we normalised the idea of being miserable for your art?

Olivier Awards 2026: who should and who will win this year?

Diamonds and Dust’s liquidation lays bare the fragility of theatre finances

Curtain calls: To film or not to film, that is the question

ACE can only genuinely change if its relationship with artists matures

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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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Actor Clare Halse: ‘I was learning how to graft eight shows a week – in a clown suit’

Darren Day and Oliver Tompsett to star in White Christmas at WYP

Why are theatres doubling up on shows?

Aled Jones to make West End debut in White Christmas

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Five factors causing visa issues for theatre shows touring to the US

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Rayxia Ojo: ‘You never really know when you’ve left a lasting impression on someone’

Lucy Fennell: ‘It’s a lifelong quest to understand and stay in touch with who you are’

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

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