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Tamasha’s call to action: we must decolonise the theatre sector

Tamasha’s call to action: we must decolonise the theatre sector

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How long should a play be? Probably not 45 minutes

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The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

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The BBC is wrong to axe drama on Radio 3 – here’s why it matters

The BBC is wrong to axe drama on Radio 3 – here’s why it matters

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Community Award winner: Theatres should open their stages to political work

Community Award winner: Theatres should open their stages to political work

The artistic director of a theatre company dedicated to shining a light on those in the criminal justice system has called for more boldly ’political’ work on stage

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The Stage 100 2024

The Stage 100 2024

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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The Stage 100 2025

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

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Opinion

Tamasha’s call to action: we must decolonise the theatre sector

Tamasha’s call to action: we must decolonise the theatre sector

by Pooja Ghai

How long should a play be? Probably not 45 minutes

How long should a play be? Probably not 45 minutes

by David Benedict

The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

The Stage Awards: Shining a spotlight on every corner of UK theatre

by Alistair Smith

The BBC is wrong to axe drama on Radio 3 – here’s why it matters

The BBC is wrong to axe drama on Radio 3 – here’s why it matters

by Andrea Smith

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