Nick Awde

Amid increasing warnings of a climate catastrophe, theatres around the world are playing their part in tackling the issue by implementing a range of environmentally friendly practices. Nick Awde gets a clearer picture of what green theatre looks like

The influential travelling theatre company celebrates its 50th birthday this year. As its original leaders step down, incoming artistic director Sadie Jemmett tells Nick Awde about stepping into their shoes post-Brexit and post-Covid

It has taken determination to bring Passagers, created by Canada’s the 7 Fingers, to the UK during the pandemic. The company’s artistic director and the executive director of Dance Consortium, which is touring the show, tell Nick Awde about the challenges

While venues remain closed in countries such as the UK until further notice, live performance continues in others where Covid is under control. Theatremakers from around the world explain how they are adapting to local restrictions and keeping creative whether their audiences can attend in person or online

Nick Awde discovers how the island nations of Taiwan, Singapore and New Zealand have managed the pandemic’s effect on their performing arts sectors

Earlier this month, Qdos Entertainment’s Michael Harrison gave the government a deadline of August 3 to save the festive season at theatres nationwide. Directors, producers and performers explain why pantomimes are crucial for their communities as well as their bank balance

Germany has been praised for its fast response to coronavirus, having pledged billions in aid to support the country’s cultural sector. But, as ITI Germany director Thomas Engel tells Nick Awde, there are still issues to address, including a lack of clarity on how the creative industries will reopen across the country’s 16 states and the need for a dedicated culture ministry

As Brazil’s death rate soars, activist Renata Carvalho tells Nick Awde about living under an oppressive government during a pandemic

Theatres around the world are starting to plan how and when they may be able to reopen their doors. But with different levels of lockdown and financial support between countries, there is no single solution. Nick Awde explores the progress of venues and creatives in Italy, Germany and South Korea

Liverpool-based theatremaker Luke Barnes tells Nick Awde about the recent Stories of the North open town hall, which encouraged northern artists to consider their identities and the changes they want to see