Panto is reinventing itself – let’s seize the chance to keep evolving

Fallow years: could theatre learn something from Glastonbury?

Robots and AI are taking centre stage in New York right now – actually, theatre is where they originated

Creative education is at a critical juncture. How can we play our part?

Alternates make roles their own – and should be saluted for it

If the National Theatre can’t afford primary schools tours, who can?

We make putting on panto look easy – oh no it isn’t

Everyone is welcome at the theatre, unless...

Finally – a decent theatre trailer

The National Theatre’s cut to its school touring scheme is damaging to theatre – and children

Call me Scrooge, but this over-told tale is so rarely done well

Funded venues are struggling. It’s why fringe theatre is so important

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Simon Sladen is senior curator of modern and contemporary performance at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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