Patrick Gracey

Patrick Gracey analyses the results of The Stage’s ticketing survey to answer the question: what should a West End ticket cost?

Theatre is facing a crisis this winter, but it could be an opportunity for Liz Truss as our new prime minister, says producer Patrick Gracey

While clarity is needed on yesterday’s increase in the rate of Theatre Tax Relief, producer Patrick Gracey says it’s an encouraging sign the government recognises theatre is an economic growth engine

It’s time for theatre to lead by example, says producer Patrick Gracey – the industry must maintain clear, consistent Covid policies to ensure the show goes on

Looking back over the past year – including Covid closures, Black Lives Matter and the aftermath of Brexit – producer and general manager Patrick Gracey says that, as we build a future for our industry, we need to encourage empathy

Though proof of vaccination and Covid-status apps appear to aid the industry’s swift recovery, venues must be wary of excluding marginalised communities and potentially ushering in coercive surveillance

We will emerge from this crisis and enjoy theatre once again, but we must acknowledge the challenges ahead, says producer Patrick Gracey

With new restrictions on the horizon and extensions to the furlough and self-employed schemes looking unlikely, it could be some time before we move beyond Act II of this long, three-act play, says Patrick Gracey