Editor's View: Reasons for festive cheer

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Shakespeare prison project shows the sweet spot between excellence and inclusion

We should be concerned that 20 of the top 35 producing theatres are dark in November

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

Peter Pan review

Reviews by Paul ValePhoenix Theatre, London

Aladdin review

Reviews by Paul ValeWatford Palace Theatre

Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist review

Reviews by Oliver JonesRose Theatre, London

Increased funding is welcome but Scottish culture needs a bold new vision

Keeping theatre on the road – here’s to the touring circuit’s unsung heroes

Could a new online community kick-start a revival for theatre debate?

Will audiences dine out on Swept Away’s conspicuous consumption?

Why pantomimes are so much more than just a Christmas treat

British plays are a huge cultural export. Why don’t we talk about that more?

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

Wicked is casting a spell over film audiences – what's the secret to its screen success?

Fallow years: could theatre learn something from Glastonbury?

I’m back where I began, but as a tutor not a student – it’s inspiring... and petrifying

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Alistair Smith is editor of The Stage. He is also the author of two major industry reports (the London Theatre Report and the Theatre Workforce Review) and is the chair of theatre careers charity Get Into Theatre.

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