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A visit to the past is a reminder that theatre's future depends on its grassroots

A visit to the past is a reminder that theatre's future depends on its grassroots

by Richard Jordan

Government must heed Shaun Woodward's warning of drama school crisis

Government must heed Shaun Woodward's warning of drama school crisis

by Alistair Smith

Drama training is in crisis. Government must take action now

Drama training is in crisis. Government must take action now

by Shaun Woodward

Is this the year the National Theatre of Scotland turns its fortunes around?

Is this the year the National Theatre of Scotland turns its fortunes around?

by Fergus Morgan

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Edinburgh Fringe appoints Riverside Studios boss Tony Lankester as chief executive

Edinburgh Fringe appoints Riverside Studios boss Tony Lankester as chief executive

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Who has topped The Stage 100 2024? Last year, former culture secretary Nadine Dorries nabbed the spot, and before that, the list includes Ian McKellen, Vicky Featherstone and Sonia Friedman. But who got the top spot in 2024?

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Andrzej Lukowski: With Quentin Letts leaving the Daily Mail, is criticism losing its panto villain?

Andrzej Lukowski: With Quentin Letts leaving the Daily Mail, is criticism losing its panto villain?

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Quentin Letts steps down as Daily Mail theatre critic

Quentin Letts steps down as Daily Mail theatre critic

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Should critics have to do homework before they review a show?

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The House of Shades review

The House of Shades review

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Opinion

A visit to the past is a reminder that theatre's future depends on its grassroots

A visit to the past is a reminder that theatre's future depends on its grassroots

by Richard Jordan

Government must heed Shaun Woodward's warning of drama school crisis

Government must heed Shaun Woodward's warning of drama school crisis

by Alistair Smith

Drama training is in crisis. Government must take action now

Drama training is in crisis. Government must take action now

by Shaun Woodward

Is this the year the National Theatre of Scotland turns its fortunes around?

Is this the year the National Theatre of Scotland turns its fortunes around?

by Fergus Morgan

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