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Creative education is at a critical juncture. How can we play our part?

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Robots and AI are taking centre stage in New York right now – actually, theatre is where they originated

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Alternates make roles their own – and should be saluted for it

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Paul Vale

Paul has been writing for The Stage since 1998 as a critic and feature writer. He is also part of The Stage's Edinburgh Fringe review team.

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Robots and AI are taking centre stage in New York right now – actually, theatre is where they originated

Creative education is at a critical juncture. How can we play our part?

Alternates make roles their own – and should be saluted for it

If the National Theatre can’t afford primary schools tours, who can?

We make putting on panto look easy – oh no it isn’t

Saudi Arabia and the UK have a growing relationship. The arts cannot ignore it

The National Theatre’s cut to its school touring scheme is damaging to theatre – and children

The NT’s Coriolanus was diversity at its best – yet others are still stuck in the past

Saudi Arabia and the UK have a growing relationship. The arts cannot ignore it

If the National Theatre can’t afford primary schools tours, who can?

We make putting on panto look easy – oh no it isn’t

Alternates make roles their own – and should be saluted for it

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

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A capital development project aimed at putting accessibility at the heart of Orange Tree Theatre is scheduled to begin in 2026

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A capital development project aimed at putting accessibility at the heart of Orange Tree Theatre is scheduled to begin in 2026

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Creative education is at a critical juncture. How can we play our part?

If the National Theatre can’t afford primary schools tours, who can?

Higher-education cash-flow woes to hit creative course providers, report says

Advice

The Stage/Bridge Theatre Training Company scholarship winners 2024

by Paul Vale

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'

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Creative education is at a critical juncture. How can we play our part?

If the National Theatre can’t afford primary schools tours, who can?

Higher-education cash-flow woes to hit creative course providers, report says