From scrappy start-ups to long-established behemoths, country house opera is flourishing. The creatives behind these festivals tell Theo Bosanquet about their efforts to change perceptions

Despite shrinking programmes, rising costs and venue closures, touring theatre creatives tell Theo Bosanquet they’re not giving up without a fight

Participants of the West End-Broadway exchange scheme run by producer training charity Stage One speak to Theo Bosanquet about their experiences

Stage managers’ show reports are a gold mine of technical mishaps, onstage issues and unusual audience behaviour. Theo Bosanquet rounds up some of the best entries this year

As we announce the nominations for The Stage Awards 2026, last year’s winners speak to Theo Bosanquet about their highlights and challenges of the past year

The play is part of a new season of work from the Orange Tree Theatre, which includes several productions being staged away from its main venue

Glyndebourne is launching a new apprenticeship programme aimed at nurturing technical and production talent

Birmingham-based touring company ACE Dance and Music has confirmed plans to move to a new home in the centre of the city that it intends to make a ‘world-leading centre for dance and culture’

Touring theatre company ThickSkin has launched a studio space in Wigan dedicated to producing new work

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren have backed the launch of a new learning resource for schools that promises to be the “most important development in the teaching of Shakespeare in a generation”

The Hunger Games’ writer Conor McPherson and producer Tristan Baker talk about adapting the franchise for the stage and building a 1,200-seat venue to house it

Front-of-house staff are rarely the focus of applause, but we should acknowledge their invaluable role in keeping us safe above all, says Theo Bosanquet

With financial pressures challenging institutions and students alike, Theo Bosanquet investigates where the future of drama training is heading

Sector leaders talk to Theo Bosanquet about navigating the digital-first landscape of modern theatre marketing