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Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan

Biography

Richard Jordan is an award-winning UK and international theatre producer. He has been a regular contributor to The Stage since 2005. Read Richard's latest column for The Stage every Thursday.

Recent Articles

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

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

Richard Jordan discusses the lack of media attention around alternates who are often making a show their own and earning standing ovations
'Musicals don't get written, they get rewritten' – is the old adage still true today?

'Musicals don't get written, they get rewritten' – is the old adage still true today?

This week Richard Jordan explores revamping musicals and how they need time to grow and develop
Labour's Budget risks breaking the party's promises to theatre's 'working people'

Labour's Budget risks breaking the party's promises to theatre's 'working people'

In light of the recent Budget, Richard Jordan examines Keir Starmer’s comment about "working people" and the empty promises Labour has made
Things that go bump in the stalls: where might you feel a ghostly presence tonight?

Things that go bump in the stalls: where might you feel a ghostly presence tonight?

Theatre is an industry packed full of superstition, so it’s no surprise that many venues are said to be haunted, says Richard Jordan
This is the best theatre film of the year that you probably haven’t heard of

This is the best theatre film of the year that you probably haven’t heard of

Ghostlight sees a family address their personal grief through a community theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, says Richard Jordan
Will Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard ignite Broadway?

Will Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard ignite Broadway?

Jamie Lloyd’s staging of Sunset Boulevard may be about to rewrite history by becoming an iconic Broadway show, proving that sometimes, taking a risk is worth it
If Labour really wants a better future for Britain’s arts sector, it can learn a lot from Australia

If Labour really wants a better future for Britain’s arts sector, it can learn a lot from Australia

Australia is showing how harmony between its professional and community theatre sectors is proving valuable for the country’s overall arts industry, says Richard Jordan
What do Su Pollard, Wayne Sleep and Robert Lindsay have in common?

What do Su Pollard, Wayne Sleep and Robert Lindsay have in common?

Lindsay, Sleep and Pollard’s new solo shows are honest and reflective of the talent and skills needed to survive in the theatre industry, says Richard Jordan
Lessons must be learned from the Royal Exchange cancellation

Lessons must be learned from the Royal Exchange cancellation

Richard Jordan discusses how addressing sensitive issues correctly remains one of theatre’s most complex and challenging matters
Will changing audience demographics mean shows like Hello, Dolly! and Fiddler are not revived in future?

Will changing audience demographics mean shows like Hello, Dolly! and Fiddler are not revived in future?

When attending both shows, I overheard the conversations of several younger audience members who had never heard of these shows before, says Richard Jordan richard-jordan-are-these-londons-final-viable-revivals-of-hello-dolly-and-fiddler-on-the-roof-changing-audience-demographics-may-make-it-so
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