2,435 stories by "The Stage"
We pay tribute to some of the entertainment industry's celebrated figures who died in 2018… Director and Royal Shakespeare Company co-founder John Barton,
As 2018 draws to a close, The Stage asks some of the theatre industry's big hitters what they think the most important
1. A breakdown of West End tickets show they may not be the rip-off many theatregoers think Think West End tickets are
"I wish I had realised sooner that exercise was an anti-depressant and essential for sedentary writers." "Â Moira Buffini, playwright "To have more
Do you have any theatrical superstitions or rituals? "Oh, God, so many. I think the ghosts lurk and you can't mess with
The Stage’s team of critics reviewed over 1300 productions across the UK in 2018. What were the most read reviews? 1.Confidence starring
1.Confidence, Southwark Playhouse Confidence review at Southwark Playhouse " ‘Tanya Burr stars in a bawdy 1990s comedy’ 2. Bat Out of Hell,
We asked our critics across the UK to pick their favourite production of the past 12 months Knives in Hens "Â Perth Theatre
The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week's highlights include the press nights of Snow White
What a battle " and a nasty one ('Only Fools: feud over dinner rivals escalates', News, December 13, p1). Interactive Theatre International
"Seriously William, you're eighteen and you're gay, for Christ's sake. You're meant to swim against the tide. A proper gap year is all
As we near the end of 2018, we want to know about your year in theatre. This week we’re asking, how many
Theatre venues or any physical structure or space hosting theatrical performance are eligible for this award. The building or space must have
Any producer or production-company " of any scale, subsidised or commercial " is eligible. Judged on criteria including (but not limited to)
The top theatre outside of the capital over the past 12 months. Theatres in the UK's nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales)
Regional theatre of the year Sponsored by Evolution Productions Nottingham Playhouse Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Theatr Clwyd, Mold Read details of the
The Innovation Award highlights the best new design, technical or creative developments in the performing arts in the past 12 months. Any theatre
As with our other awards, this recognises excellence over the past 12 months. Any type of theatrical organisation or person (eg theatre,
Stage schools, drama schools or any organisations offering performing arts education in the UK are eligible. This covers all age ranges and
The top theatre in the capital over the past 12 months. Any venue based in Greater London is eligible. Judged on criteria including
The Sustainability award recognises theatres or companies that have implemented significant environmental initiatives. Any theatre company or organisation working in the sector is
The top small-scale theatres across the UK that don't receive core government funding. Judged on criteria including (but not limited to) artistic
The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week's highlights include the press nights of Aladdin at
If audiences and casts won't come to the regions ('Regional bosses: We lose stars to London and Netflix', News, December 6, p1),
"it's a bit weird to be sitting in the Arctic Circle chatting to a fit boy with your Dad's ashes in your
