● Campaigners rebuff government claims that GCSE arts uptake is on the rise Creative education campaigners have cautioned against the government’s claims that arts subjects are on the rise at GCSE, arguing that a spike
The Stage Comment this news ● Katie Arnstein: The industry must take a stand against unacceptable casting breakdowns Words are important, powerful and, if used carelessly, can create one of the most ridiculous casting calls in modern memory. As a
The Stage Comment this news ● Gecko set to move into purpose-built facility in Ipswich Plans have been revealed for a new “world-class” theatremaking space in Ipswich, which will be home to physical theatre company Gecko. If
The Stage Comment this news ● Richard Jordan: Why the fringe has become a Mecca for reality stars and former celebrities “Nice to see you to see you…nice,” Frank Skinner says as he opens his comedy set at the Edinburgh Fringe. “Well, it’s
The Stage Comment this news ● Lyn Gardner: New showcase could demand more of the festival and help shape its future development So, Arts Council England has indeed grasped the nettle of providing financial support for English companies who want to come to...
The Stage Comment this news ● Theatremaker Steven Atkinson: The whole team should share in the spoils of a hit show Fringe work picked up for film and TV can prove lucrative for the writer, but what about everyone else? Theatremaker Steven Atkinson
The Stage Comment this news ● First black British women nominated in Edinburgh Comedy Awards The nominees have been announced for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, which see London Hughes become the first black British woman to
The Stage Comment this news ● Relationship between animals and performance to be studied in £250k research project The relationship between performance and animals is to be explored by a theatre academic from the University of Surrey, who has been
The Stage Comment this news ● Thousands demand reversal of changes to performing arts qualification grading More than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling on exam board Pearson to reverse last-minute changes to grade boundaries for a
The Stage Comment this news ● Michael Grandage charity announces recipients for fourth year of bursaries Michael Grandage’s charitable organisation has announced the recipients of its fourth year of bursaries, including 16 individual awards and...
The Stage Comment this news ● Careers Clinic: How do I stay motivated at Edinburgh? I’m in a cafe in Edinburgh with more than half of the fringe run under my belt, reflecting on how things have
The Stage Comment this news ● Emily Lim: the rising star putting the nation into the National Theatre Resident director Emily Lim is the driving force behind the NT’s community engagement programme Public Acts. Its first year’s work culminated in
The Stage Comment this news ● Lyn Gardner: We must take care of ourselves and each other to cope with the stresses of the fringe A lot has changed in terms of support offered to artists on the fringe in recent years. The programme, backed by the
The Stage Comment this news ● Immersive Great Gatsby to move into former army building in Mayfair A dedicated immersive theatre venue is being created in a former army reserve centre in Mayfair, which will become home to the
The Stage Comment this news ● Richard Gadd and Dael Orlandersmith recognised in third week of The Stage Edinburgh Awards 2019 Richard Gadd and Dael Orlandersmith have won in the third week of The Stage Edinburgh Awards 2019. Orlandersmith was recognised...
The Stage Comment this news ● Deborah Findlay, Toby Jones and Louisa Harland to star in quadruple Caryl Churchill bill at Royal Court Deborah Findlay, Toby Jones and Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland are to star in a series of four new Caryl Churchill plays
The Stage Comment this news ● Arts Council England to set up theatre showcase at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Arts Council England is to fund a new performing arts showcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With a focus on theatre, dance
The Stage Comment this news ● Caroline, Or Change to transfer to Broadway in 2020 Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of Caroline, Or Change has announced it will transfer to Broadway next year, with star Sharon D Clarke
The Stage Comment this news ● Joe Sugg to join West End cast of Waitress YouTube star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Joe Sugg is to join the West End cast of Waitress. He will play the
The Stage Comment this news ● The Green Room: Do you remember your reviews? Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…????? Vivian
The Stage Comment this news ● Stage manager Katie Jackson: More than one job offer? How do you decide which role to take? Occasionally, in this game of freelancer versus the gods of theatre, you will find yourself in the simultaneously blessed and cursed...
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