Alistair Smith

As Trafalgar Entertainment continues its rapid regional expansion, co-founder Howard Panter declares London’s theatre scene ’maxed out’. But with audience demand high and new venues continuing to open, does he really mean that the capital has no room left to grow?, asks Alistair Smith

Lisa Nandy’s speech was encouraging, but the government’s commitment remains uncertain as does its ability to match Jennie Lee’s legacy, says Alistair Smith

Theatres should be spaces of acceptance and safety; recent incidents of hate speech must be dealt with robustly, says Alistair Smith

Actors are often unfairly stereotyped as fragile, unreliable, or self-indulgent, but time and again, I’m reminded that they are among the most resilient and supportive people you will ever meet, says Alistair Smith

Following Creative Scotland’s pledge to double arts funding, the Labour government needs to catch up if it wants to retain its reputation as champion of the arts

The Labour government has voiced a commitment to growing the creative industries but, so far, its actions don’t reflect its rhetoric, writes Alistair Smith

The Stage’s annual celebration of UK theatre took place at the Royal Opera House this week. This event underlines the publication’s unique role and responsibility, writes Alistair Smith

The theatre equivalent would be a national festival, hosted and supported by large venues, showcasing work from small and independent companies, says Alistair Smith

This week’s announcement that Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will scrap its undergraduate courses is both shocking and, sadly, unsurprising, says Alistair Smith

After 20 years at The Stage, and two decades after theatre’s funding taps were turned off, editor Alistair Smith embarked on a tour from the tip to the toe of the United Kingdom, taking in productions across the four nations and speaking to those behind them, to discover how this period has shaped the industry we see today