Stephen Daldry’s production of An Inspector Calls is to return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2027-28. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/producti…

Soprano Danielle de Niese has said she would not "push" her children towards the arts, citing the difficulties of pursuing a career in the industry. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/danielle…

Michelle Terry will step down as artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe at the end of 2027 after a decade in the role. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/michelle…

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The Royal Ballet School’s artistic director Iain Mackay has claimed the dance industry has “a long way to go” in terms of tackling body image issues. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/royal-ba…

More than 1,300 people have signed a petition urging that the planned demolition of Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre be delayed until plans for a replacement venue are approved. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/demoliti…

Theatre Royal Wakefield is set to be able to host more theatregoers if plans for an expansion to the building are approved. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/theatre-…

★★★★★ Review: Gianni Schicchi – Fizzing with fun and musically top notch, this lively show is a real crowd-pleaser Read our full review 👇 thestage.co.uk/reviews/giann…

The government's consultation on the Charity Commission's powers to tackle extremism is now open. Theatre organisations need to stand up and add their voices or we risk ending up with legislation that doesn’t work for the sector, writes Amanda Parker 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/this-…

Conor McPherson is to adapt Japanese novel Before the Coffee Gets Cold for the stage as part of the @LyricHammer’s 2027 season, which also includes work from Rufus Norris and Sarah Frankcom. Read more 👉 thestage.co.uk/news/producti…

★★★ Review: Room 13 – Immersive journey into a hellish netherworld Read our full review 👇 thestage.co.uk/reviews/room-…

Obituary: Simon Webb — Composer, conductor and musical director whose work ran from Shakespeare to The Who’s Tommy, and who was in constant demand for TV and film scores 👇 thestage.co.uk/obituaries--a…

★★★ Review: London City Ballet: Firebird – A Double Bill – Pairing of an archive work and a Covid-period piece is intriguing, but not wholly satisfying Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/reviews/londo…

★★★ Review: Scottish Dance Theatre: The Game of Life/Rotten Work – Group dynamics soar in one work and sour in the second, as Scottish Dance Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary Read our full review 👇 thestage.co.uk/reviews/scott…

Know someone who’s gone above and beyond behind the scenes in the performing arts? Nominate them for the Unsung Hero award, sponsored by Encore at #TheStageAwards 2027, in association with Tysers Live! Submit today 👉thestage.co.uk/the-stage-awa…

Why do politicians think the arts are dispensable?, asks Lyn Gardner 👇 thestage.co.uk/opinion/why-d…

Robert Aramayo was all smiles as he accepted his Best Performance in a Play Debut Award 💖

Andrew Lloyd Webber has accused the current government of paying "lip service" to music in schools without taking sufficient action to protect the subject from "disgraceful" cuts. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/andrew-l…

Theatres need to understand their true insurance value make certain in has kept pace with the rise in rebuilding costs. Specialist Risk Group can help make sure venues are fully covered if the worst happens #AD Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/promoted-cont…

★★ Review: The Master Builder – David Edgar’s pensive translation loses the bite and momentum of Ibsen’s dark parable of obsessive ambition Read our full review 👇 thestage.co.uk/reviews/the-m…