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The Stage is a British weekly newspaper and website covering the entertainment industry, and particularly theatre. It was founded in 1880. It contains news, reviews, opinion, features, and recruitment advertising.

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The Stage 100 2023: regional theatres

FeaturesJan 4, 2023

We recognise theatres outside London that have made an outstanding contribution to the sector, including the teams at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Manchester Royal Exchange, Northern Stage and more

The Stage 100 2023: advocacy

FeaturesJan 3, 2023

Those who have been instrumental as voices of change in the sector include Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s Josette Bushell-Mingo, Slung Low’s Alan Lane, Michele Taylor of Ramps on the Moon and more

The Stage 100 2023: rising stars

FeaturesJan 3, 2023

The rising stars of theatre to watch out for in the coming year include playwright Ryan Calais Cameron, producer Ameena Hamid, lighting designer Howard Hudson and more

Best West End debut performer, sponsored by Trafalgar Entertainment – meet the nominees

FeaturesSep 16, 2020

Who are the nominees for The Stage's best West End debut performer?

FeaturesAug 20, 2020

Of the awards’ eight categories, the best West End debut performer, sponsored by Trafalgar Entertainment, is the only one decided by public vote

British Equity's first peacetime AGM – 75 years ago in The Stage

ArchiveMay 26, 2020

Just after the end of the Second World War in Europe, actors’ union British Equity held its first peacetime annual general meeting 75 years ago this week

Arts Council cash pledge in wake of crisis report – 20 years ago in The Stage

ArchiveMay 19, 2020

Twenty years ago this week, the Arts Council published its response to the sector-defining Boyden report into the crisis in producing theatres in England

Theatre celebrates VE Day – 75 years ago in The Stage

ArchiveMay 12, 2020

This week, 75 years ago, The Stage celebrated victory in Europe and reflected on how the Second World War had impacted British theatre

Lessons from rural touring – your views, May 13

Your viewsMay 13, 2020

This week, readers also discuss the proposal for Trafalgar Studios to revert to a single auditorium and safety issues when theatres reopen after the Covid-19 lockdown

Outdoor theatre is the answer – your views, May 6

Your viewsMay 6, 2020

In this week’s letters, readers also contemplate the logistics of how and when theatres might reopen, as well as recommending books to read during the lockdown