Features

A Mixed Picture

27 August 2021

Philip Fisher reviews some new developments on a troubled theatre scene.

Tourists

20 August 2021

While many theatres have finally managed to reopen, there are still many hurdles ahead, especially when the big producers rely so heavily on tourist trade.

ETO's James Conway previews return to live performance

13 August 2021

World-renowned director on Handel, touring, online opportunities, uncooperative cinema chains, and hints for the future.

The Double Vaccination Conundrum

13 August 2021

As if producers didn't have enough headaches, they might soon have to decide whether to demand double vaccinations from staff, actors and the paying public.

Events Insurance – Better Late than Never

6 August 2021

The latest announcement from the "Too Little, Too Late" Party heralds the long-awaited introduction of events insurance. It probably covers theatres but the details are sketchy to say the least.

Numbers speak volumes – what's to see at the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe

3 August 2021

National news editor and London reviewer Sandra Giorgetti previews some of the shows on offer at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Edinburgh Festival 2021 and Beyond

30 July 2021

As August approaches, lovers of the arts inevitably turn their thoughts to the Scottish capital.

How safe are North East theatres after “Freedom Day”?

28 July 2021

Peter Lathan looks at what precautions NE theatres are taking after the removal of COVID restrictions. (Updated on 29/7. Further update on 30/7)

“Woe, Woe and Thrice Woe”

23 July 2021

Political chaos is spreading its net into theatres.

Personal Responsibility or Community Responsibility As a Person?

16 July 2021

As if theatres didn't have enough problems, Boris Johnson's Terminus Day could really be the end.

Favourite soundtracks from the musicals

9 July 2021

What are your favourite show soundtracks? Philip Fisher opens the debate.

Not Drowning but Waving—Dancing in ‘Sea Change’

3 July 2021

After a lengthy rehearsal period, a reviewer has the chance to dance in Sea Change—the opening ceremony of the 2021 Manchester International Festival.

Test and Superspreader Events

2 July 2021

As Terminus Day approaches, we review the current state of play for the events industry.

Forget an Orwellian future, 1984 is here

25 June 2021

The Government seems more concerned about PR than supporting the arts, threatening the futures of many theatres.

A Dancer Dances: taking part in ‘Sea Change’

24 June 2021

A reviewer switches from observer to participant and reports on the development of Sea Change—the opening ceremony of the 2021 Manchester International Festival.

Four More Weeks of Pain?

18 June 2021

Philip Fisher takes a hard look at the impact of the cancellation of Freedom Day and reports on four different approaches.

[Comm]unity is Strength

17 June 2021

National news editor and London reviewer Sandra Giorgetti talks to Jack Studio Theatre artistic director Kate Bannister on the venue's reopening this week.

Could Andrew Lloyd Webber be swapping Cinderella for Midnight Express?

11 June 2021

Lord Lloyd Webber has announced that he will open Cinderella on 25 June, even if that means breaking the law and a potential prison sentence.

Back in a theatre... at last

6 June 2021

David Chadderton gives an account of his first visit to a theatre in more than 14 months, that still wasn't certain the day before the performance.

National Theatre Together - Press Conference 4 June 2021

4 June 2021

Philip Fisher reports on announcements from the National Theatre that promise an optimistic future.