Without further government support, theatre is headed for mass redundancies

East London’s Yard Theatre saved from flooding by team’s ‘Herculean’ efforts

Lucy St Louis, Phantom's new star – ‘My position in this show has blown the door off its hinges’

Bristol Old Vic blames ‘farcical’ reopening of economy for delaying Giles Terera play

Let’s re-enter the industry with fresh eyes and be ready for a challenge

Stitched up: Commercial producers need to work with designers to avoid a costume crash

Rules have been relaxed but the crisis for theatre still has a long way to go

Without swift action it won’t just be Cinderella facing Closure Day

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

What’s the secret to a great adaptation? Focus on form as well as content

People are more important than art. Theatre must do more to protect them

How can we support freelancers? Give them salaries and a seat at the table

Theatre has become a money-making machine. We have a chance to change

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From Angela Lansbury’s Auntie Mame to Constellations of stars, casting is key

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Philippa Childs is deputy general secretary and head of BECTU

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East London’s Yard Theatre saved from flooding by team’s ‘Herculean’ efforts

Lucy St Louis, Phantom's new star – ‘My position in this show has blown the door off its hinges’

Bristol Old Vic blames ‘farcical’ reopening of economy for delaying Giles Terera play

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