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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

All together now: why theatre needs collaboration, not competition

All together now: why theatre needs collaboration, not competition

Richard Jordan looks at the rivalry between the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company over the years and why the two have never needed to support one another more than they do now
What could theatre learn from British Airways' controversial changes to its loyalty programme?

What could theatre learn from British Airways' controversial changes to its loyalty programme?

This week Richard Jordan discusses customer loyalty and whether or not it is still deemed essential to success and upholding reputation in today’s climate
Light entertainment used to be a thriving career pathway for artists – it deserves to be again

Light entertainment used to be a thriving career pathway for artists – it deserves to be again

Richard Jordan discusses how, despite often being overlooked, holiday resorts are a place of introduction into performing and the world of theatre
Richard Jordan’s Big Christmas Theatre Quiz 2024

Richard Jordan’s Big Christmas Theatre Quiz 2024

Forty questions about the past year in theatre, plus some theatre history
Celebrating Gavin Creel: a great artist and human being

Celebrating Gavin Creel: a great artist and human being

Richard Jordan looks back at the wonderful career and life of Gavin Creel
Why pantomimes are so much more than just a Christmas treat

Why pantomimes are so much more than just a Christmas treat

Richard Jordan discusses the power of pantomime and why it continues to hold such dear memories for many throughout their lives
Musical theatre lost so much talent to AIDS, but we must remember how it also helped change perceptions

Musical theatre lost so much talent to AIDS, but we must remember how it also helped change perceptions

Ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1, Richard Jordan remembers the impact the disease had on the theatre industry, and the impact of productions such as Rent
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
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