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The Stage

The Stage

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The Stage is a British weekly newspaper and website covering the entertainment industry, and particularly theatre. It was founded in 1880. It contains news, reviews, opinion, features, and recruitment advertising.

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The Stage 100 2023: regional theatres

The Stage 100 2023: regional theatres

We recognise theatres outside London that have made an outstanding contribution to the sector, including the teams at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Manchester Royal Exchange, Northern Stage and more
The Stage 100 2023: advocacy

The Stage 100 2023: advocacy

Those who have been instrumental as voices of change in the sector include Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s Josette Bushell-Mingo, Slung Low’s Alan Lane, Michele Taylor of Ramps on the Moon and more
The Stage 100 2023: rising stars

The Stage 100 2023: rising stars

The rising stars of theatre to watch out for in the coming year include playwright Ryan Calais Cameron, producer Ameena Hamid, lighting designer Howard Hudson and more
Who are the nominees for The Stage's best West End debut performer?

Who are the nominees for The Stage's best West End debut performer?

Of the awards’ eight categories, the best West End debut performer, sponsored by Trafalgar Entertainment, is the only one decided by public vote
British Equity's first peacetime AGM – 75 years ago in The Stage

British Equity's first peacetime AGM – 75 years ago in The Stage

Just after the end of the Second World War in Europe, actors’ union British Equity held its first peacetime annual general meeting 75 years ago this week
Arts Council cash pledge in wake of crisis report – 20 years ago in The Stage

Arts Council cash pledge in wake of crisis report – 20 years ago in The Stage

Twenty years ago this week, the Arts Council published its response to the sector-defining Boyden report into the crisis in producing theatres in England
Theatre celebrates VE Day – 75 years ago in The Stage

Theatre celebrates VE Day – 75 years ago in The Stage

This week, 75 years ago, The Stage celebrated victory in Europe and reflected on how the Second World War had impacted British theatre
Lessons from rural touring – your views, May 13

Lessons from rural touring – your views, May 13

This week, readers also discuss the proposal for Trafalgar Studios to revert to a single auditorium and safety issues when theatres reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown
Outdoor theatre is the answer – your views, May 6

Outdoor theatre is the answer – your views, May 6

In this week’s letters, readers also contemplate the logistics of how and when theatres might reopen, as well as recommending books to read during the lockdown
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