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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 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

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Akram Khan

Choreographer

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

Lynette Linton

Director and writer
Lynette Linton discusses her new Royal Shakespeare Company collaboration with Tim Bano and shares her experience of finding her calling in the industry
Michael Sheen
“It’s not charity work. I’m not doing this as some sort of Welsh saviour”

Michael Sheen

Actor and 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

Most Read

Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

War Horse co-directors

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Tony Lankester

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society chief executive

Akram Khan

Choreographer

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

Blurring the boundaries: the pioneers reimagining what theatre can be

Blurring the boundaries: the pioneers reimagining what theatre can be

by Natasha Tripney
Those at the forefront of category-defying performance – including artist Marina Abramović and programmers at both established and grassroots venues – talk to Natasha Tripney about their work
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New to The Stage: actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh

New to The Stage: actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh

by Giverny Masso
In our new regular feature, we shine a spotlight on emerging talent who have caught the attention of our critics. This month, we look at Northern Irish actor Calla Hughes Nic Aoidh
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Q&A

Interviews with established and emerging theatremakers working on stage and behind the scenes in UK theatre and beyond.
Jessica Talbot-Smith

Jessica Talbot-Smith

show director
Marie-Astrid Mence

Marie-Astrid Mence

dancer
Millie Hikasa

Millie Hikasa

actor
Pamela Ivonne-Cole

Pamela Ivonne-Cole

Singer and musical theatre performer
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