Features

Julian Bird: a dream job

27 February 2012

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

22 February 2012

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

The Midlands Stage 2008

1 January 2009

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

Edinburgh Previews - Other Events

1 August 2007

Non-theatre events at the 2007 Edinbugh Fringe

Where Have All the Contraltos Gone?

1 April 2007

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

Two Guys and Two Dolls

1 January 2006

Sheila Connor talks to Claire Sweeney, Joe McGann, Ben Richards and Lisa Stokke who are appearing in the touring production of Guys and Dolls.

Belinda Lang - an actress who loves touring

1 January 2006

Sheila Connor talks to the former star of 2.4 Children who has now added producer to her CV.

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

1 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... ?

1 May 2005

What the parties say about the arts in their manifestos

Barrie Rutter—I Didn't Want to Play in Velvet Theatres

8 March 2005

Peter Lathan relays snippets from Barrie Rutter's C P Taylor Lecture at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.

The Brave and the Foolish

1 August 2004

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

Theatre on the Web

1 February 2004

Our annual survey of theatre on the Web

As Trevor and I Were Saying...

1 June 2003

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

Congestion in the West End

2 March 2003

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

Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe

2 February 2003

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

ACE Now

1 December 2002

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

Edinburgh 2002: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

1 September 2002

Philip Fisher comments on the 2002 Edinburgh Fringe.

The Edinburgh Fringe: What's the Point?

1 September 2002

Is there any longer any point to the Edinburgh Fringe?

Theatrical Mus(e)(ing)

1 July 2001

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

Romeo and Juliet Jazz Suite

1 October 2000

Jazz music for the People's Theatre, Newcastle, production of Romeo and Juliet - jazz and theatre - the Romeo and Juliet Jazz Suite by James Russell