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Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Biography

Richard Jordan is an award-winning UK and international theatre producer. He has been a regular contributor to The Stage since 2005. Read Richard's latest column for The Stage every Thursday.

Recent Articles

Not all press is good press – theatre is often let down by mainstream media

Not all press is good press – theatre is often let down by mainstream media

Opening Night was a missed opportunity, but the exaggerated media response to its closure highlights how poorly served theatre is by the mainstream media
The changing face of theatre investment – is this the end of an era?

The changing face of theatre investment – is this the end of an era?

Even a talented producer such as Cameron Mackintosh needed the help of small investors early in his career. If these ‘angels’ take flight, the UK theatre landscape might be irrevocably changed
MJ the Musical: will ethical concerns affect the show's prospects?

MJ the Musical: will ethical concerns affect the show's prospects?

MJ the Musical has transferred to the West End after a popular Broadway run. But will the allegations against Jackson prove a barrier to its success?, asks Richard Jordan
A tale of two cities: is London losing out to New York as the city of inspiration?

A tale of two cities: is London losing out to New York as the city of inspiration?

The West End has not seen a musical celebrating London for some time. Should it take a leaf out of New York’s book?
If you had to pick 10 shows to watch for the rest of your life, what would they be?

If you had to pick 10 shows to watch for the rest of your life, what would they be?

Choosing just 10 shows to watch repeatedly forever can reveal a lot about the titles, artists and theatres that have made important contributions to our lives. What would your selection be?
UK arts sector could learn a lot from Adelaide's triumphant output

UK arts sector could learn a lot from Adelaide's triumphant output

If the world is watching UK arts cuts to avoid making the same mistakes, what could we be learning from overseas successes?
Best shows of the Adelaide Fringe and names that might be heading our way

Best shows of the Adelaide Fringe and names that might be heading our way

This year’s Adelaide Fringe shows serve as a reminder of the eclectic joy of theatregoing. Here are my top picks
From Edinburgh to Adelaide: the global value of fringe festivals

From Edinburgh to Adelaide: the global value of fringe festivals

Success at a fringe festival can mean many different things, but connecting to an international network of producers and venues is one of these unique and important events’ most valuable assets
The play's the thing: theatremakers would do well to avoid getting stuck in a digital groove

The play's the thing: theatremakers would do well to avoid getting stuck in a digital groove

Theatre is firmly in its digital era, but the biggest disaster for this fast-growing art form would be if audiences start rolling their eyes at the mention of ’yet another digital show’, says Richard Jordan
Send in the clowns: why clowning deserves more recognition

Send in the clowns: why clowning deserves more recognition

Richard Jordan looks back at the history and legacy of our most beloved clowns, and argues that the art form holds an important place in our culture
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