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John Byrne is careers adviser for The Stage and is also a writer, cartoonist, performer and broadcaster

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Call me Scrooge, but this over-told tale is so rarely done well

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Two stars of technical theatre have left us too soon, but they will keep on inspiring me

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“I’d love to demolish the hierarchy of power that exists in ...”

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Sofia Jones: 'You can always learn from those around you'

Sadie Pearson: 'The more work you put on, the more opportunities come your way'

Alexa Morden: ‘I’d love to demolish the hierarchy of power that exists in the industry'

Alex James-Hatton: 'There needs to be more support for actors, creatives and people who work behind the scenes'

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