Drama school news & theatre training opportunities

The theatre workforce and buildings could help schools reopen, says Lyn Gardner – arts education can boost well-being and aid teaching of all subjects

by David Benedict

David Benedict: Musicals need great singers far more than they need stars

Sweet Charity and Man of La Mancha may be great musicals, but they also need great singers – not just star names, says David Benedict

The Green Room

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

Our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

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Farewell Jerry Hodgson – an unsung stalwart of the National Youth Theatre

by Rob Halliday

Widening access to arts careers at all levels is more vital than ever

by Suzann McLean

Leaving (for now) is a wrench, but I’ll stay part of theatre’s great community

by Katie Jackson

Arts educators are embracing technology, but nothing beats in-person contact

by Howard Sherman

Not just football: US high school students are also missing out on theatre

by Howard Sherman

The arts training sector must work together to address student welfare

by Alistair Smith

Equity must reverse its reductive Scottish policy – your views, January 13

by The Stage

Waive tax bill for the self-employed – your views, January 6

by The Stage

The Green Room

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

Our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

Your views

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Actors are trained to play all roles (your views, February 22)

by The Stage

Train at the National Youth Theatre with The Stage Scholarships

by Paul Vale

To BA or not to BA: How to choose between undergraduate and postgraduate acting courses

by John Byrne

The Stage Scholarships: Win free training in 2021

by Paul Vale

The Stage/Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company scholarship winners 2020

by The Stage

Producer Bronte Appleby: 'Marcus Rashford inspired our latest show'

by John Byrne

Vocal coach Kyra Firth: 'Creative people are vulnerable'

by John Byrne

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Careers Clinic by John Byrne

How can I make the most of online training?

Dear West End Producer

‘At school, we are creating theatre for small audiences during lockdown. Should I be feeling guilty?’

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Quotes of the week, May 7: Josie Rourke, Alan Ayckbourn, Layton Williams and more

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Big Interviews

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

“Change doesn’t happen through talking, it happens by doing”

Sarah Frankcom

Sarah Frankcom is leading one of the most prestigious drama schools in the UK. She talks about undergoing a process of ‘unlearning’ for staff and students

“Every day somebody reminds me of Fresh Prince of Bel Air”

Joseph Marcell

Actor

“I wasn’t a typical ballet figure – I always felt I had to prove myself”

Adam Cooper

Dancer

“We have a breadth of new talent. I can’t help but be a proud parent”

Kevin O'Hare

Royal Ballet

“Shakespeare is a metaphor for life – persistence pays off”

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

What now for the Edinburgh Fringe? The questions that hover over the festival in its fallow year

by Lyn Gardner

What is the reality of work like for a drama school graduate?

by Paul Clayton

Evolution or revolution? How drama schools are adapting to the times

by Lyn Gardner

For many, British drama schools are beacons of excellence, whose training has led to fulfilling careers, but for others they have become symbols of all that is wrong with British theatre. The heads of some of the UK’s most prestigious schools speak to Lyn Gardner about finding the balance between tradition and change

The Stage Debut Awards 2019: the winners in their own words

by The Stage

Catch up with the winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2018

by Nick Clark

What now for the Edinburgh Fringe? The questions that hover over the festival in its fallow year

by Lyn Gardner

What is the reality of work like for a drama school graduate?

by Paul Clayton

The Stage Debut Awards 2019: the winners in their own words

by The Stage

Catch up with the winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2018

by Nick Clark

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The Stage 100: Serving local communities and the nation

by The Stage

Despite being unable to stage shows for much of 2020, many theatre workers channelled their energies into supporting their local communities, distributing food and deliveries to elderly and vulnerable people, providing phone-call support – and even serving at the front line of the NHS