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Nick Smurthwaite has been writing about the performing arts for The Stage and other leading publications for more than 30 years.

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My top international theatre to catch around the UK this year

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Making theatre with young people is so much more than child’s play

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School course closures signal wider crisis in drama training

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In praise of so-called ‘supporting actors’

Two new Broadway comedies warn of the limitations of language

My top international theatre to catch around the UK this year

Making theatre with young people is so much more than child’s play

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Stephen Bailey is to depart Vital Xposure after just over a year as artistic director

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