Features
Our features are often a chance for us to talk about those aspects of theatre that we may not cover in the reviews or interviews.
Many of our features are one-off articles, maybe about an event we’ve been to, or something that is happening. But we also have plans for feature series, so watch this space.
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Shalosh Trio play Markson Pianos Jazz Night – Sponsored
As part of their bi-monthly concert series, Markson Pianos present acoustic progressive jazz trio, Shalosh.
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Exploring the West End with Sir Ian McKellen
Marianna Meloni gives her impressions of the Official London Theatre Audio Tour with Ian McKellen, a new way to experience London's Theatreland with one of the British theatre's biggest stars.
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‘In Memory of Leaves’ and the Power of Site-Based Work
Natasha Landridge discusses the power of site-responsive work and the motivations behind her piece In Memory of Leaves in this guest blog.
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All-Access Theatre: ‘Karagula’ and the Extra-Live Movement
PIGDOG co-founder Max Barton discusses the theatrical power of accessibility and how his current production of Karagula by Philip Ridley champions the Extra-Live.
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The Rise of the Independent Critic
Network of Independent Critics co-founder Laura Kressly discusses the rise of the independent theatre critic and the consequences of the new criticism economy.
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The Ups and Downs of Self-Producing
Playwright and producer Karen Morash discusses the benefits and challenges of donning multiple hats and producing your own work.
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What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
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Christmas Theatre…Even For Grinches
Eva de Valk casts her expert eye over the shows on offer this Christmas, and suggests something for every taste.
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Captioning Awareness Week
Fifteen years on from the inception of Stagetext, Chief Executive Melanie Sharpe explains why theatre captioning is such a valuable service, and introduces the first Captioning Awareness Week.
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The rise and rise of Intermission Youth Theatre
Ahead of their new production, Rise and Fall, Clare Annamalai went to meet the family at Intermission Youth Theatre.