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Die Glasmenagerie review
“Combines emotional clarity with directorial vision”

Die Glasmenagerie review

Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Berlin
Striking and playful modern staging of Tennessee Williams’ play
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Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Does theatre need to be more honest about its close relationship with alcohol?

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brave admission that he is a recovering alcoholic shines a spotlight on the profession’s unhealthy reliance on booze, says Lyn Gardner
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

What will the 2026 elections mean for culture?

Polling day is expected bring a shake-up and the arts may either reap the benefit or take a hit, but theatres will need to build a proactive dialogue with new leaders, says Amanda Parker

Editor's View

British talent is riding a wave – the Tony nominations tell us so

With British talent notching up 41 nominations at the Tonys, it show’s the sector’s worth not only to the wider sector, but also to government, says Matthew Hemley

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The Stage Magazine - May 2026

The Stage Magazine - May 2026

  • The Stage Interview Horse Power - War Horse’s directors on their 20-year global hit
  • The Long Read Can touring shows thrive in the current climate?
  • Feature How to make an iconic poster
  • My Favourite Play Lucy Kirkwood
  • Report Olivier Awards 2026
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The Stage Interview

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

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Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Nick Allott

Producer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Nikolai Foster

Artistic director

Bryony Kimmings

Theatremaker

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
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
As War Horse returns to the National Theatre ahead of its 20th anniversary, the show’s original co-directors Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris tell Tim Bano how they went from a trepidatious start to a global success
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

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Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Nick Allott

Producer

Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Nikolai Foster

Artistic director

Bryony Kimmings

Theatremaker

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Jane Asher

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor
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Long Reads

Can touring theatre fix its broken business model?

Can touring theatre fix its broken business model?

by Theo Bosanquet
Despite shrinking programmes, rising costs and venue closures, touring theatre creatives tell Theo Bosanquet they’re not giving up without a fight
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New to The Stage: designer Mim Houghton

New to The Stage: designer Mim Houghton

by Giverny Masso
In our regular feature shining a spotlight on emerging talent, we highlight the work of designer Mim Houghton, who has caught the attention of the National Theatre
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