The Stage

As the festive season begins and theatres around the UK prepare for their busiest time of the year, we delve into the world of panto in our annual special, sponsored by Crossroads Pantomimes. Here are some of the highlights:

This week 25 years ago, we reviewed the Cambridge Theatre Company’s production of Hamlet starring Ian Charleson

Talking heads – the best quotes from theatremakers over the past week, including Matthew Bourne, Kristin Chenoweth, Akram Khan and more

How the NT plans to roll theatre out to schools – this week in Your Views

This week 25 years ago, we reported on director Peter Brook delivering a plea for the future of experimental theatre

National Theatre’s tours to schools must not be cut – this week in Your Views

Talking heads – the best quotes from theatremakers over the past week, including Vanessa Williams, Michael Sheen, Cynthia Erivo and more

This week 40 years ago, we reported on actor Suzanne Bertish’s bid to get into Equity using a fake contract

Ignoring the arts in the Budget is a disaster; training costs beyond audition fees; and RSC tour that changed my life – this week in Your Views

Talking heads – the best quotes from theatremakers over the past week, including Anne-Marie Duff, Solange Urdang, Gareth Nicholls and more