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William Shakespeare's plays are central to the past, present and future of British theatre. Find news, reviews and analysis about Shakespeare here, including coverage of Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe and other Shakespeare productions from across the UK.

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Coriolanus review
“Intelligent, but lacks excitement”

Coriolanus review

Olivier, National Theatre, London
David Oyelowo delivers an engaging central performance in a take on Shakespeare’s Roman tragedy that lacks firepower
“Holds its young audience spellbound”

Rough Magic review

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London
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Opinion

Lyn Gardner
by Lyn Gardner

Theatre will be judged not just on what it speaks out about, but on when it remains silent

The increasing concern of management and boards to try and manage the risk out of theatre and protect their own reputation with potential funders means there is increasing tension with instinctively political artists
David Benedict
by David Benedict

Mid-scale musicals are being squeezed out – but some are figuring out how to thrive

The expense of mounting musicals has climbed yet higher thanks to everything from show running costs to energy bills, creating bigger commercial risks when staging smaller shows, says David Benedict

Editor's View

by Alistair Smith

The National Theatre must continue to find new ways to evolve once Rufus Norris departs

Norris says the five principles that have defined his tenure were programming new work, broadening representation, increasing the reach of the NT, a focus on young people, and sustainability
What do you think of content warnings?

What do you think of content warnings?

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Big Interviews

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

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Robert Icke

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Emma Rice

Director

Chris Stafford

Chief executive

Jane Asher

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director

Francesca Moody

Producer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
Jacqui O’Hanlon
“Children’s imaginations are fired by Shakespeare”

Jacqui O’Hanlon

RSC director of creative learning
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s director of creative learning and engagement speaks from experience when she talks about the transformative power of an arts-rich education. She explains why it is vital that every child has access to theatre-based teaching
Robert Icke
“You have to earn an audience’s attention”

Robert Icke

Director
Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey
“Everything’s on the table”

Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey

Artistic directors
Sean Holmes
“We've a decimation of opportunity for new writing”

Sean Holmes

Artistic director
Erica Whyman
“The RSC has a right to be mischievous”

Erica Whyman

Artistic director

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Robert Icke

Director

Emma Rice

Director

Chris Stafford

Chief executive

Jane Asher

Actor

Antonio Pappano

Conductor and music director

Francesca Moody

Producer

Elizabeth McGovern

Actor

Sutton Foster

Performer

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Actor

Julian Bird

Chief executive, Society of London Theatre/UK Theatre

Nancy Carroll

Actor

Adam Cooper

Dancer
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Long Reads

Putting down roots: how immersive theatre is evolving

Putting down roots: how immersive theatre is evolving

by Anna James
After several years of explosive growth, is London’s immersive sector entering a new phase, as companies put down roots with permanent homes? We meet immersive theatremakers to talk risk, representation and what comes next
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Should only disabled actors play Shakespeare’s Richard III?

Should only disabled actors play Shakespeare’s Richard III?

by Andrzej Lukowski
Richard III has long been seen as a milestone in a Shakespearean actor’s career, but with better advocacy for disabled artists and a shift in thinking around representation, could non-disabled actors playing the role become a thing of the past? And have recent productions changed the game for how this play will be produced in future? Andrzej Lukowski turns to industry insiders for answers
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EM Williams

Performer and movement director
Emily Carding

Emily Carding

Actor and writer
Andrew French

Andrew French

Actor
Charlotte Melén

Charlotte Melén

Almost Tangible
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