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Covid is forcing British theatre to embrace groundbreaking work, says Lyn Gardner, but the mainstream needs to stop acting like a magpie and nurture artists instead

by David Benedict

The Olivier Awards’ biggest challenge has nothing to do with the pandemic

It seems inconceivable there will be an Olivier Awards ceremony next year, which allows an opportunity for a reset, says David Benedict

The Green Room

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

Our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

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Oliviers return was welcome but missed the chance for a big statement

by Andrzej Lukowski

These might be the last award ceremonies for a while – may they bring hope for theatre

by Richard Jordan

TV and film depend on theatre’s writers – and this talent needs support

by Stephen Garrett

We must prepare for heartbreak, but theatre’s best hope is to pull together

by Richard Jordan

Relic to revelation – how The Boys in the Band came back to play Broadway

by David Benedict

Help us celebrate the stars of the future

by Alistair Smith

Equity must reverse its reductive Scottish policy – your views, January 13

by The Stage

Waive tax bill for the self-employed – your views, January 6

by The Stage

The Green Room

What were your highs and lows of 2020?

Our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts

Your views

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Actors are trained to play all roles (your views, February 22)

by The Stage

How can you help if your child wants to perform?

by John Byrne

The Stage/ArtsEd scholarships winners 2019

by Paul Vale

How Get Into Theatre can make your drama school decision easy

by Ahmet Ahmet

Miriam-Teak Lee's &Juliet; video diary: Part 2

by Miriam-Teak Lee

Careers Clinic: Why has my award not led to work?

by John Byrne

Careers Clinic: How do I network at an awards party?

by John Byrne

'Actor' or 'actress'? The debate continues (your views, December 14)

by The Stage

Actors' agents need to play a role in addressing harassment allegations (your views, November 7)

by The Stage

Careers Clinic by John Byrne

Careers clinic: How do I get into awards ceremonies?

Dear West End Producer

‘We already have the Olivier Awards. Will we now also have the Oliver (Dowden) Awards?’

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Quotes of the week, November 11: Michael Balogun, Kenny Wax, Ned Glasier and more

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Big Interviews

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

“I find the Little Englander attitude to theatre embarrassing”

Since directing a string of hits at the Young Vic, the director has gained notoriety for mud and blood-spattered versions of Shakespeare. As The Marriage of Figaro opens in London, he talks about learning to love the classics, directing opera and why the British are so out of touch with European theatre

“I want to make the most extreme art without compromising”

Ivo van Hove

Director

“We have a breadth of new talent. I can’t help but be a proud parent”

Kevin O'Hare

Royal Ballet

“I trained as a director, but I was too shy – I wasn’t a natural”

Bill Pullman

Actor

“Shakespeare is a metaphor for life – persistence pays off”

Giles Terera

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sharon D Clarke

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Matt Henry

Actor

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Sarah Frankcom

Antonio Pappano

Music director

Adam Cooper

Dancer

Nancy Carroll

Actor

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Long Reads

The Stage Debut Awards 2019: the winners in their own words

by The Stage

Catch up with the winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2018

by Nick Clark

‘I hope we see a pivot towards hope’ – What does the Covid-19 lockdown mean for new writing?

by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner speaks to writers, artistic directors and literary managers about what companies and individual writers are doing during the coronavirus crisis, and asks: should we be writing our own King Lears, taking time out to process or giving ourselves a break?

Angry residents, worker exploitation, soaring rents – can the Edinburgh Fringe really go on like this?

by Lyn Gardner

Prague Quadrennial 2019: Behind the scenes at theatre design's global festival

by Nick Awde

The Stage Debut Awards 2019: the winners in their own words

by The Stage

Catch up with the winners of The Stage Debut Awards 2018

by Nick Clark

Angry residents, worker exploitation, soaring rents – can the Edinburgh Fringe really go on like this?

by Lyn Gardner

Prague Quadrennial 2019: Behind the scenes at theatre design's global festival

by Nick Awde

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Features

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The Stage 100: Celebrating theatre’s exceptional figures in a year like no other

by The Stage

Instead of ranking theatre’s most influential people, this year’s edition of The Stage 100 recognises those who have gone above and beyond in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic