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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Theatre should educate us about mental illness, not increase our paranoia
Everything Theatre blogger Dr Rachel Proctor (FY1) argues that theatre has an opportunity and a responsibility to educate us about the realities of mental illness, not simply increase our misunderstanding and paranoia.
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The BBC Performing Arts Fund
In a guest blog for Everything Theatre, we hear about the BBC’s Performing Arts Fund in 2013. Applications have recently opened, and this year a series of schemes focussed on theatre have been launched. Since it was established in 2003,…
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How to protect London’s small theatres?
In a guest blog for Everything Theatre, London Assembly Member Tom Copley talks about the challenges facing small theatres in the capital, and about the investigation he is leading to look at what can be done to assist them.
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The fringe: is it really the edge of the theatre scene?
As the theatre world recuperates following the Offies, James Hodgson argues that ‘fringe’ and ‘Off West End’ theatre is actually at the very centre of the UK’s theatre scene.
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Young people in theatre audiences aren’t all trouble-makers!
Everything Theatre blogger Rachel Proctor gives her opinion on the treatment of younger people in theatre audiences, concluding that a little more consideration wouldn't go amiss...
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Our beginners’ guide to the London theatre scene!
A quick overview of London theatre, suitable for tourists, city-breakers and those less well acquainted with London's theatrical offerings!
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WhatsOnStage Awards 2013 Nominations
Roll out the red carpet and put the champagne on ice: nominations are open for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2013! James Hodgson looks back over the year and gives his opinions on the best of 2012.
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Spotlight: David Tennant
David Tennant as Hamlet, Courtesy of The Guardian David Tennant. Well, let’s just get this out of the way: yes, he played the tenth Doctor. And not only that, but he was also voted ‘the best Doctor’ by readers of Doctor…
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One Man, Two Guvnors – the success continues
Everything Theatre's James Hodgson argues that the success of One Man, Two Guvnors is a triumph for the National Theatre, the West End and the Arts.
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Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Theatre Royal Haymarket OUR OPINION Before I wrote this, I knew very little about the Theatre Royal Haymarket, but I have always appreciated its luxurious interior, and it has provided me with some of the most memorable nights of theatre…