The Stage

The Stage is a British weekly publication and online platform that focuses on the entertainment sector, with a special emphasis on theatre. Established in 1880, it offers a range of content including news, reviews, opinions, features, and job listings, primarily aimed at professionals in the theatre and performing arts community.

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Athol Fugard's life and career to be marked by Royal Court in London

13 hours ago | thestage.co.uk | Matthew Hemley

NewsHammed Animashaun and Anson Boon in ‘Master Harold’...and the Boys at the Lyttelton, National Theatre, London (2019). Photo: Helen MurrayPlaywright Athol Fugard’s life and career will be celebrated at a special event held at the Royal Court in LondonSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.
Theatre news including the latest production announcements

21 hours ago | thestage.co.uk | Matthew Hemley

Paddington musical to receive world premiere in West End this autumnPaddington musical will open this year. A musical based on Michael Bond’s Paddington books will receive its world premiere at the Savoy Theatre from November. Support The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.
Entrance applause: coming to UK theatres as standard soon?

1 day ago | thestage.co.uk | Matthew Hemley

Entrance applause: coming to UK theatres as standard soon? Sarah Jessica Parker in Plaza Suite at the Savoy Theatre, London (2024). Photo: Joan MarcusYork Theatre Royal audiences have been asked not to applaud Gary Oldman as he steps on stage in Krapp’s Last Tape – could US-style ’entrance applauses’ be next for UK theatre, asks Matthew HemleySupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in.
Rocket Storage Services: sustainable solutions for unneeded sets

3 days ago | thestage.co.uk | Matthew Hemley

Rocket Storage Services in Nottingham houses more than 200 trailers of scenery, ranging from classics to recent hits, panto to opera and dance. Sets lie neatly dormant in their bays waiting on the call that sets them free to come alive again and to be what they were meant to be – theatre sets for live performance. Rocket Storage Services was born out of Rocket Scenery 18 years ago.
Fiery Angel's toolkit to stem decline in school theatre trips set to be rolled out

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Katie Chambers

NewsFiery Angel is working with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company to develop a toolkit for theatre companies keen to improve their production and marketing of shows for young peopleSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk. Remember Login
SOLT unveils four ‘future industry leaders’ for associates scheme

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Katie Chambers

NewsGrace Dickson, Azera Jones, Winnie Imara and Aimee BelchakProducers Grace Dickson and Azera Jones are among four more "future industry leaders" who will join the Society of London Theatre as associate membersSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk. Remember Login
Solihull’s Core Theatre set to reopen following RAAC-enforced closure

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Katie Chambers

NewsCore Theatre in Solihull. Photo: Google MapsSolihull’s Core Theatre is to reopen next month having been closed since August 2023 due to potentially dangerous concrete in its infrastructureSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk. Remember Login
Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart found guilty of sexual assault

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Matthew Hemley

Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart found guilty of sexual assaultWayne Glover-StuartTheatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart has been found guilty of four sexual offences against two separate victimsSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.
Victoria Smurfit is utterly gripping

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Dave Fargnoli

“Victoria Smurfit is utterly gripping”ReviewsLyric Hammersmith, LondonVictoria Smurfit in Ghosts at Lyric Hammersmith, London. Photo: Helen MurrayFascinating post-#MeToo reworking by Gary Owen of Henrik Ibsen’s haunting story of legacy and tabooSupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk. Remember Login
Is the UK theatre sector shrinking?

1 week ago | thestage.co.uk | Alistair Smith

Is the theatre sector shrinking? Photo: ShutterstockResearch suggests a contraction in theatre activity across the UK beyond the West End, with a reduction in creative opportunities, says Alistair Smith, though there are signs of recoverySupport The Stage by registering or subscribingTo continue reading this article you must be logged in. Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month. OR Or subscribe from just £7.99 and get unlimited access to thestage.co.uk.