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The Stage Interview

The Stage speaks to industry leaders and professionals from every aspect of theatre each week in our exclusive and in-depth interviews.
Danielle de Niese
“I believe in the possibility of opera”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer and director
As the opera star prepares to make her directorial debut, she tells George Hall how she tackles famous roles and why the art form’s critics are wrong
Sita McIntosh
“It is up to theatre to make itself accessible”

Sita McIntosh

Chief executive
Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris
“We just wanted it to be interesting and risky and new”

Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors
Akram Khan
“I was never gifted at dancing – but I was obsessed”

Akram Khan

Choreographer
Lynette Linton
“Tell the truth of the work and get the right people in the room”

Lynette Linton

Director and writer
Michael Sheen
“It’s not charity work. I’m not doing this as some sort of Welsh saviour”

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director
Annilese Miskimmon
“Without ENO, UK opera would be denuded of ambition and excitement”

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director
Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree
“We’ve wondered whether we should go dark for a period of time”

Adele Thomas and Sarah Crabtree

Co-general directors
Nikolai Foster
“Being an artistic director forces you to grow up quickly”

Nikolai Foster

Artistic director
Jessica Swale
“Compared with other parts of the arts, theatre is so welcoming”

Jessica Swale

Director, writer
Bryony Kimmings
“Theatre is not a game for people who need to pay the mortgage”

Bryony Kimmings

Theatremaker
Julie Hesmondhalgh
“Art has an important part to play in changing attitudes”

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Actor
Clare Perkins
“There was a time when you hit 40 and all you were offered was ‘mum’”

Clare Perkins

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