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ICYMI: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will be adapted into a young adult novel as part of a partnership between LW Entertainment and @penguinrandom marking the musical’s 40th anniversary. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774628746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/phantom-o…

A great arts market is certainly a place where shows are sold, writes Richard Jordan. But if that becomes the only measure of success, something vital is lost 👇 #Echobox=1774631538" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/opinion/austra…

ICYMI: West End theatres are to dim their lights in memory of producer Robert Fox. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774631335" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/west-end-…

ICYMI: @melanielabarrie, Rachel Tucker and John Owen-Jones are among the performers joining Bridge Theatre’s Into The Woods, taking over from current cast members including Kate Fleetwood and Katie Brayben. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774631013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/productio…

ICYMI: Actors David and Georgia Tennant have established a scholarship at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to support students facing financial barriers. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774631086" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/david-and…

★★★★★ Review: The Gondoliers – Crowd-pleaser with sparkle, slapstick, gorgeous tunes and lots of action. Read The Stage's review 👇 #Echobox=1774631412" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/the-go…

Mark your calendars - it is officially 1 month to go until the #FutureOfTheatre conference, in association with Moore Kingston Smith ⏰ Join discussions with leading industry figures and find out how you can best serve your audiences ✨ 👉thestage.co.uk/future-of-thea…

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s decision to dismantle its music department should concern many more people than just the musicians whose posts are at risk, writes Irving David 👇 #Echobox=1774631365" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/opinion/rsc-mu…

★★★ Review: Tamerlano – Scattershot production of Handel’s rarely revived work👇 #Echobox=1774630975" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/tamerl…

★★★★ Review: GROUP! – Audacious piece of musical theatre revels in its Belfast-accented dark humour and dubious morality 👇 #Echobox=1774629441" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/group-…

★★★★★ Review: The Turn of the Screw – Unforgettable staging of Britten’s chiller @rbo_org👇 #Echobox=1774629551" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/the-tu…

★★★★ Review: Flora – Bold and poignant new musical uncovers the tumultuous true story of one of Scotland’s most famous daughters 👇 #Echobox=1774629342" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/flora-…

In this week's My Favourite Play, director Jeremy Sams chooses a joyful, recent hit show that made him go back for more 👇 #Echobox=1774629719" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/features/my-fa…

Paddington is the product of years of investment in creative talent, but it’s an ecosystem under threat, writes Kate Maltby 👇 #Echobox=1774629232" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/opinion/theatr…

Su Pollard has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the British Music Hall Society. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774630901" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/news/su-p…

Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale have described the creation of Paddington the Musical as like a "leap of faith", despite the popularity of the story on which it is based. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774628052" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/paddingto…

Producing companies Fuel and China Plate have launched a new mid-scale touring initiative aiming to address a downturn in new writing for theatre, particularly outside London. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774627620" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/venues-an…

★★★ Review: John Proctor Is the Villain – Broadway high-school hit reframing Miller’s The Crucible captures the thrill and fury of teenage femininity @royalcourt 👇 #Echobox=1774612139" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/reviews/john-p…

Bosses at @CurveLeicester have expressed "extreme disappointment" at the closure of a large car park next to the theatre, suggesting the news could be a blow for its audiences. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774626322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/curve-exp…

Northampton’s Royal and Derngate is to make redundancies in the coming financial year, citing challenges including rising production costs. Read more 👇 #Echobox=1774614263" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thestage.co.uk/news/royal-and…