Readers react to The Stage’s new format; My Favourite Play: Rupert Goold’s pick, Richard III – this month in Your Views

Hodge review reaction; crossing borders with European counterparts; farewell to The Stage in newsprint format; remembering Barrie Keeffe – this month in Your Views

Industry leaders on the likely challenges for the year ahead

From cracking debuts to bold and compelling revivals to exhilarating musicals to brilliant work for children, it has been an unforgettable 12 months for London theatre. The Stage’s writers pick the year’s top shows from the West End and beyond

Our critics’ picks of the UK’s top 50 shows from the past 12 months

From fiercely political dramas to novel twists on Shakespeare, The Stage’s writers pick the year’s top productions from theatres nationwide

This week 40 years ago, The Stage reported on a new home for the ‘thriving’ former Actors Centre

Revisiting The BFG’s first giant footsteps on stage 34 years ago; the right ways to reward front-of-house teams – this week in Your Views

This week 30 years ago, The Stage reported on a ventriloquist’s dummy attacked with a toy knife by a heckling audience member at a Christmas party

Industry support for new plays welcomed; memories of Tom Stoppard – this week in Your Views

Actor-agent relationships need clarity and respect in communications; risk aversion in new play productions; praise for Roy Williams – this week in Your Views

Discover our shortlist of the nominees for The Stage Awards 2026 Theatre of the Year, sponsored by Moore Kingston Smith

Discover our shortlist of the nominees for The Stage Awards 2026 Fringe Theatre of the Year, sponsored by Encore Insure

Discover our shortlist of the nominees for The Stage Awards 2026 Producer of the Year, sponsored by 3 Mills Studios

Discover our shortlist of the nominees for The Stage Awards 2026 Theatre Building of the Year, sponsored by TAIT