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Carmen review
“Light on star-power”

Carmen review

Royal Opera House, London
An underpowered revival of Damiano Michieletto’s 20th-century Carmen
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Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Why do politicians think the arts are dispensable?

The Conservatives’ proposed £1bn cut to arts funding has sparked outrage across the sector. Why do politicians and so much of the public still struggle to recognise the arts’ value?, asks Lyn Gardner
Amanda Parker
by Amanda Parker

This is theatre’s chance to speak up about how to tackle extremism

In these polarising times, theatremakers must have a say in how practices to prevent extremism and racism are enacted, says Amanda Parker

Editor's View

Five takeaways from Phantom’s 40th gala celebrations

Editor Matthew Hemley was at His Majesty’s Theatre to celebrate 40 years of Phantom of the Opera on 9th October. Here he shares five takeaways from the night, from marketing to the musicians...

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The Stage Magazine - November 2026

The Stage Magazine - November 2026

  • The Stage Debut Awards 2026 The winners of the ninth annual The Stage Debut Awards revealed
  • The Stage: On Tour Our team travels to Birmingham
  • The Stage Interview Helen Edmundson, Blanche McIntyre & Anne-Marie Duff
  • My Favourite Play Simon Russell Beale
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The Stage Interview

The Stage talks in depth to movers and shakers from across the industry

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Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Sutton Foster

Performer

Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Sutton Foster

Performer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Jane Asher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor
Anne-Marie Duff, Blanche McIntyre and Helen Edmundson

Anne-Marie Duff, Blanche McIntyre and Helen Edmundson

Creative team, Some Woman
Writer Helen Edmundson, director Blanche McIntyre and actor Anne-Marie Duff tell Kate Wyver how, and why, they made their provocative new play Some Woman
David Hutchinson
“Immersive is not a fringe thing any more, it’s a big economic driver”

David Hutchinson

Producer
Jeanine Tesori
“I write to know more about the world”

Jeanine Tesori

Composer
Alan Cumming
“When I first started at Pitlochry, I think I scared some people a bit”

Alan Cumming

Artistic director
Danielle de Niese
“I believe in the possibility of opera”

Danielle de Niese

Opera singer and director

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Michael Sheen

Actor and artistic director

Annilese Miskimmon

Artistic director

Lynette Linton

Director and writer

Akram Khan

Choreographer

Sutton Foster

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Michael Pennington

Actor, director and writer

Sutton Foster

Performer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Jane Asher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor
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Out of the shadows: the rise of horror on stage

Out of the shadows: the rise of horror on stage

by Giverny Masso
Horror is proving good business in theatre today. Creatives and producers putting the supernatural on stage tell Giverny Masso why it’s booming
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Steven Hoggett: ‘This art form is not a possibility for a lot of people now’

Steven Hoggett: ‘This art form is not a possibility for a lot of people now’

by Fergus Morgan
Steven Hoggett tells Fergus Morgan about the lightbulb moment that was the catalyst for his career and why his first review still haunts him today
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Submissions to The Stage Awards 2027 close 5th November

Don't miss your chance to be celebrated among your peers at The Stage Awards 2027, in association with Tysers Live. From the teams and unsung heroes behind the scenes, to the campaigns and theatres at the forefront of everyone's minds, The Stage Awards exist to shine a spotlight on excellence across the industry. You have until Thursday 5th November to submit your entry - discover the categories & criteria and start your submission below. 

 

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Submissions to The Stage Awards 2027 close 5th November

Don't miss your chance to be celebrated among your peers at The Stage Awards 2027, in association with Tysers Live. From the teams and unsung heroes behind the scenes, to the campaigns and theatres at the forefront of everyone's minds, The Stage Awards exist to shine a spotlight on excellence across the industry. You have until Thursday 5th November to submit your entry - discover the categories & criteria and start your submission below. 

 

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