In February, The Stage reviewed Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, calling it a ‘bright, bold and boisterous Shakespearean comedy from Jamie Lloyd, with tender performances from Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston’ 👇
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Much Ado About Nothing review at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell
Bright, bold and boisterous Shakespearean comedy from Jamie Lloyd, with tender performances from Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston
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December 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In February, The Stage reviewed Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, calling it a ‘bright, bold and boisterous Shakespearean comedy from Jamie Lloyd, with tender performances from Hayley Atwell and Tom Hiddleston’ 👇
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Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing, wrote Kate Maltby back in February 👇
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Kate Maltby: Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing
When online platforms prevent theatregoers from buying individual tickets if it leaves a single seat free beside them, venues and punters lose out, says Kate Maltby
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December 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing, wrote Kate Maltby back in February 👇
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The US’ backlash against equality and diversity has begun – the UK will be next, wrote Amanda Parker in an opinion piece in February.
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Amanda Parker: The US’ backlash against equality and diversity has begun – the UK will be next
With the UK already showing signs of deprioritising EDI, the theatre sector’s leadership has an opportunity to lead the way on standing firm against the backlash in the US
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December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The US’ backlash against equality and diversity has begun – the UK will be next, wrote Amanda Parker in an opinion piece in February.
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#TheStageMostRead 👇
One of our most-read opinion pieces was Kate Maltby’s back in February, where she said: Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing 👇
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Kate Maltby: Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing
When online platforms prevent theatregoers from buying individual tickets if it leaves a single seat free beside them, venues and punters lose out, says Kate Maltby
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December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
One of our most-read opinion pieces was Kate Maltby’s back in February, where she said: Adopting a ‘no seat should be left lonely’ policy stigmatises solo theatregoing 👇
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‘Men have long ruled the roost in gender-swapping but the excuse of it being revealing wore thin long ago’
In August, David Benedict asked: Do we really need another male Lady Bracknell?
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In August, David Benedict asked: Do we really need another male Lady Bracknell?
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David Benedict on male actors playing Lady Bracknell
When women are starved of great classic roles, the casting of another male actor in The Importance of Being Earnest feels less than ideal, says David Benedict
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
‘Men have long ruled the roost in gender-swapping but the excuse of it being revealing wore thin long ago’
In August, David Benedict asked: Do we really need another male Lady Bracknell?
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In August, David Benedict asked: Do we really need another male Lady Bracknell?
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One of our top read stories was The Stage’s review of Macbeth, featuring Sam Heughan 👇
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Macbeth review at the Other Place: Sam Heughan is a towering physical presence
Read our review ofthe RSC's Macbeth at the Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon: Sam Heughan stars in an uneven, atmospheric take on the Scottish tragedy
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December 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
One of our top read stories was The Stage’s review of Macbeth, featuring Sam Heughan 👇
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'Keep being creative even when there’s no goal – just because you love it'
In April, Actors Class artistic director Mary Doherty told The Stage how she got into teaching and offers her advice for students and graduates 👇
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In April, Actors Class artistic director Mary Doherty told The Stage how she got into teaching and offers her advice for students and graduates 👇
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Actors Class founder Mary Doherty gives her best advice
Actors Class artistic director Mary Doherty talks about her job in teaching and offers her advice for aspiring theatremakers and performers
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December 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
'Keep being creative even when there’s no goal – just because you love it'
In April, Actors Class artistic director Mary Doherty told The Stage how she got into teaching and offers her advice for students and graduates 👇
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In April, Actors Class artistic director Mary Doherty told The Stage how she got into teaching and offers her advice for students and graduates 👇
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Throughout the year, industry professionals have shared their top tips from theatre apprenticeships to drama school funding⭐
Today we take a look at the top training and advice pieces from 2025! 🎉
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Today we take a look at the top training and advice pieces from 2025! 🎉
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December 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Throughout the year, industry professionals have shared their top tips from theatre apprenticeships to drama school funding⭐
Today we take a look at the top training and advice pieces from 2025! 🎉
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Today we take a look at the top training and advice pieces from 2025! 🎉
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‘Macbeth is its own Everest. Why wouldn’t I want to do it now?’
In October, Sam Heughan spoke to The Stage about returning to theatre, being Batman and the Edinburgh Royal Lyceum’s impact on his career.
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In October, Sam Heughan spoke to The Stage about returning to theatre, being Batman and the Edinburgh Royal Lyceum’s impact on his career.
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Sam Heughan on starring in Outlander, Batman and Macbeth
After 11 years on Outlander, Sam Heughan is returning to theatre in Daniel Raggett’s Macbeth. He tells Fergus Morgan about climbing mountains and being Batman
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December 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
‘Macbeth is its own Everest. Why wouldn’t I want to do it now?’
In October, Sam Heughan spoke to The Stage about returning to theatre, being Batman and the Edinburgh Royal Lyceum’s impact on his career.
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In October, Sam Heughan spoke to The Stage about returning to theatre, being Batman and the Edinburgh Royal Lyceum’s impact on his career.
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‘Commentators have wondered if something so resolutely British and lunatic will work’
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Broadway premiere back in March, David Benedict hoped it would be a roaring success in this opinion piece.
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Ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Broadway premiere back in March, David Benedict hoped it would be a roaring success in this opinion piece.
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David Benedict: Will Operation Mincemeat be the next toast of Broadway?
Transferring a West End hit to Broadway can be a risky venture, says David Benedict. Here’s hoping that SpitLip’s small but mighty madcap British musical will be as popular with US audiences as it has been here
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December 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
‘Commentators have wondered if something so resolutely British and lunatic will work’
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Broadway premiere back in March, David Benedict hoped it would be a roaring success in this opinion piece.
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Ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Broadway premiere back in March, David Benedict hoped it would be a roaring success in this opinion piece.
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In August, director Nicholas Hytner chose the John Barton-directed production of Twelfth Night, starring Judi Dench as Viola, as his favourite play 👇
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My favourite play: Nicholas Hytner
Which productions most inspired, moved and delighted our leading theatremakers? Director Nicholas Hytner chooses Twelfth Night, starring Judi Dench as Viola
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December 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In August, director Nicholas Hytner chose the John Barton-directed production of Twelfth Night, starring Judi Dench as Viola, as his favourite play 👇
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In April, The Stage reported that theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart has been found guilty of four sexual offences against two separate victims 👇
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Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart found guilty of sexual assault
Theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart has been found guilty of four sexual offences against two separate victims
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December 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In April, The Stage reported that theatre producer Wayne Glover-Stuart has been found guilty of four sexual offences against two separate victims 👇
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In January 2025, The Stage 100 was revealed, listing the most influential people in the theatre industry for the year 👇
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The Stage 100 2025
Discover the most influential people in UK theatre in 2025 with The Stage 100. See who’s shaping the industry and setting the agenda for the year ahead.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In January 2025, The Stage 100 was revealed, listing the most influential people in the theatre industry for the year 👇
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In May, Lyn Gardner looked at what Rob Myles’ Big Idea to devolve the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company said about the state of the industry.
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Lyn Gardner on funding, the RSC and National Theatre
Flagship organisations were once seen as a way of expressing nationhood – but not anymore, says Lyn Gardner
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In May, Lyn Gardner looked at what Rob Myles’ Big Idea to devolve the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company said about the state of the industry.
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Back in March it was announced that Jodie Comer was to embark on a UK and Ireland tour of Prima Facie.
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Jodie Comer to embark on Prima Facie tour across UK and Ireland
Jodie Comer will revisit her role in Suzie Miller’s legal drama Prima Facie in a UK and Ireland tour.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Back in March it was announced that Jodie Comer was to embark on a UK and Ireland tour of Prima Facie.
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The invisible labour of wearing multiple creative hats is burning out artists, wrote Yolanda Mercy back in July 👇
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Yolanda Mercy the invisible labour burning out artists
Acting as one-man bands has become the reality for many creatives but, says writer and performer Yolanda Mercy, we need to find a more sustainable solution
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December 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The invisible labour of wearing multiple creative hats is burning out artists, wrote Yolanda Mercy back in July 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
In March, The Stage reported that Jodie Comer would revisit her role in Suzie Miller’s legal drama Prima Facie for a UK and Ireland tour 👇
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Jodie Comer to embark on Prima Facie tour across UK and Ireland
Jodie Comer will revisit her role in Suzie Miller’s legal drama Prima Facie in a UK and Ireland tour.
www.thestage.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
In March, The Stage reported that Jodie Comer would revisit her role in Suzie Miller’s legal drama Prima Facie for a UK and Ireland tour 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
In August, The Stage reviewed Hedda at Theatre Royal Bath, stating: ‘Lily Allen is an enigmatic Hedda in Matthew Dunster’s soulless take on the Ibsen classic.’ 👇
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Hedda review at Theatre Royal Bath: Lily Allen lacks believability
Read our review of Hedda at Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath: Lily Allen is an enigmatic Hedda in Matthew Dunster’s soulless Ibsen adaptation
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December 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In August, The Stage reviewed Hedda at Theatre Royal Bath, stating: ‘Lily Allen is an enigmatic Hedda in Matthew Dunster’s soulless take on the Ibsen classic.’ 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
In October, The Stage reviewed Macbeth, starring San Heughan, calling it an ‘an uneven, atmospheric take on the Scottish tragedy' 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
Macbeth review at the Other Place: Sam Heughan is a towering physical presence
Read our review ofthe RSC's Macbeth at the Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon: Sam Heughan stars in an uneven, atmospheric take on the Scottish tragedy
www.thestage.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In October, The Stage reviewed Macbeth, starring San Heughan, calling it an ‘an uneven, atmospheric take on the Scottish tragedy' 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
In June, The Stage highlighted five of the most exciting young directors on the continent already making waves across European stages and sometimes beyond 👇
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European theatre: the top five up-and-coming directors to watch in 2025
Natasha Tripney highlights five of the most exciting young directors on the continent already making waves across European stages and sometimes beyond
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December 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In June, The Stage highlighted five of the most exciting young directors on the continent already making waves across European stages and sometimes beyond 👇
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#TheStageMostRead
Back in July, Burlesque director and choreographer Todrick Hall spoke out for the first time since reports of “issues” on the West End production were being investigated by Equity.
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Burlesque director breaks silence on theatre industry ‘bullying’
Burlesque director and choreographer Todrick Hall has spoken for the first time since reports of ‘issues’ on the West End production were being investigated by Equity
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December 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Back in July, Burlesque director and choreographer Todrick Hall spoke out for the first time since reports of “issues” on the West End production were being investigated by Equity.
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The Stage reviewed Paddington the Musical in early December, stating 'irresistible ursine antics make a hit of this new musical based on Michael Bond’s beloved creation' 👇
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Paddington the Musical review at the Savoy Theatre, London: resistance is futile
Read our review of Paddington the Musical at the Savoy Theatre: Irresistible ursine antics make a hit of this new musical based on Michael Bond’s creation
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December 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Stage reviewed Paddington the Musical in early December, stating 'irresistible ursine antics make a hit of this new musical based on Michael Bond’s beloved creation' 👇
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In July, The Stage exclusively reported performers in the West End production of Burlesque are being supported by Equity over a “number of issues” that have been flagged with the union 👇
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Burlesque musical in spotlight as ‘issues’ are flagged with Equity
Performers in the West End production of Burlesque are being supported by Equity over a ‘number of issues’ that have been flagged with the union
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December 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
In July, The Stage exclusively reported performers in the West End production of Burlesque are being supported by Equity over a “number of issues” that have been flagged with the union 👇
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Who needs drama school anyway?
Back in October, The Stage spoke to drama school and industry leaders why, despite viable alternative routes, robust tuition remains so valuable.
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Back in October, The Stage spoke to drama school and industry leaders why, despite viable alternative routes, robust tuition remains so valuable.
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Is drama school the best route to a performing arts career?
Social media and reality TV can now propel performers to fame, leading the value of formal drama training to be questioned. But industry leaders tell us why tuition remains so valuable
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December 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Who needs drama school anyway?
Back in October, The Stage spoke to drama school and industry leaders why, despite viable alternative routes, robust tuition remains so valuable.
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Back in October, The Stage spoke to drama school and industry leaders why, despite viable alternative routes, robust tuition remains so valuable.
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‘If I get this wrong, there’s no hiding from it’
Ahead of his Shakespeare debut playing Hamlet at the RSC, Luke Thallon spoke to The Stage in February 2025.
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Ahead of his Shakespeare debut playing Hamlet at the RSC, Luke Thallon spoke to The Stage in February 2025.
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Luke Thallon on playing Hamlet at the RSC: ‘If I get this wrong, there’s no hiding from it'
A decade after drama school, Luke Thallon is diving into his Shakespeare debut at the very deepest of ends – by playing Hamlet at the RSC
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
‘If I get this wrong, there’s no hiding from it’
Ahead of his Shakespeare debut playing Hamlet at the RSC, Luke Thallon spoke to The Stage in February 2025.
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Ahead of his Shakespeare debut playing Hamlet at the RSC, Luke Thallon spoke to The Stage in February 2025.
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