Features

University and Derby LIVE split; Arts Council decision beckons

Two-and-a-half years after forging a partnership described as “unique”, the University of Derby and Derby LIVE have gone their separate ways.

Jean-Norman Benedetti, 1930-2012

Current principal of Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance reflects on the life of former principal and leading Stanislavski scholar Jean Benedetti.

West End Weekend

A report on the "Heart of the West End" conference held at the Haymarket Theatre on 25-26 April 2012

Two voices, one stage: producing a double whammy of new work

Corinne Salisbury, co-producer of two new plays being presented in rep at the Tristan Bates Theatre, considers the merits of pairing plays together, and chats to the writers about comparisons and contrasts.

Julian Bird: a dream job

Philip Fisher talks to Julian Bird, chief executive of The Society of London Theatre and the Theatre Management Association about work, money, the theatre and the Olympics

Propeller-spinning: An Interview with Chris Myles

Alex Ramon talks to actor Chris Myles during his tour with Propeller of Henry V and A Winter's Tale.

The Midlands Stage 2008

Steve Orme gives his overview of theatre in the Midlands in 2008.

Edinburgh Previews - Other Events

Non-theatre events at the 2007 Edinbugh Fringe

Where Have All the Contraltos Gone?

Kevin Catchpole laments the lost voice of oratorio and the operatic stage.

Alexander Awareness Week (13th - 19th June, 2005)

The Alexander Technique has helped actors and musicians achieve their performance potential for over a hundred years. Jill Sharp investigates the Alexander phenomenon and interviews an experienced teacher of the Technique.

Vote, Vote, Vote for... ?

What the parties say about the arts in their manifestos

The Brave and the Foolish

Two developments this week have shown up the massive differences between thatre and the arts in Scotland and Wales.

Theatre on the Web

Our annual survey of theatre on the Web

As Trevor and I Were Saying...

Some thoughts inspired by the news of the musical based on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

Congestion in the West End

The real effects of congestion charging in London's West End.

Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe

Things to keep in mind if you want to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe.

ACE Now

The state of the Arts Council of England as revealed by its annual report for 2001 to 2002.

The Edinburgh Fringe: What's the Point?

Is there any longer any point to the Edinburgh Fringe?

Edinburgh 2002: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Philip Fisher comments on the 2002 Edinburgh Fringe.

Theatrical Mus(e)(ing)

Your Guide, in a thoughtful (i.e. self-indulgent) mood, looks at the biography of John Gielgud and the state of the West End.