Job ladder – Sarah Punshon
From a member of Haymarket Theatre’s youth theatre to Artistic Director of The Dukes, Lancaster, Sarah Punshon reveals the d…
From a member of Haymarket Theatre’s youth theatre to Artistic Director of The Dukes, Lancaster, Sarah Punshon reveals the d…
Systemic failures in recruitment and professional development are leading to skills shortages and a damaging lack of diversity amo…
The Federation of Drama Schools aims to make recruitment more accessible and diverse, and help students identify high-quality trai…
Bedside theatre performances in hospitals are helping children escape from stress and anxiety. Persephone Sextou explains the work…
What does a week of juggling rehearsals, script writing and embarrassing writing trousers look like for Sarah Page?
Millions of tourists flock to see Shakespeare’s England, but they don’t all have time to catch a play. Geraldine Colli…
Fundraising from trusts and foundations is a more sociable job than you might think. Development Manager Gina Fletcher takes us th…
As she prepares for the opening of a rock musical in central London, producer Hannah Elsy shares a week in her busy working l…
Don’t worry if you’re not doing what you love just yet, but stay open to opportunity and risk, advises the BRIT School…
Theatre makers in the capital are the focus for a new network aiming to improve working practices and support for artists.
Producer Patrick Collier names the inspiring, perceptive and – occasionally – annoying people who have guided his work…
Recent controversy at Shakespeare’s Globe made little mention of a key point raised by Dominic Dromgoole: the importance of…
Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre is a listed building but its front-of-house areas were in need of a facelift. Adrian Jackson e…
Presenting social issue dramas and storytelling events in a pub in Newport is reaching audiences looking for entertainment rather…
As drama is downgraded in our schools, Fiona Banks explains why it is essential for young people to see theatre live on stage.
Fed up with venues adding unjustifiable fees on to tickets for its shows, Birmingham Stage Company is taking drastic action. Neal…
Interest in a Swedish theatre’s subscription scheme was plummeting until it reworked it to reward frequent and early booking…
Does dynamic pricing actually benefit theatre producers or audiences? Steve Rich isn’t convinced.
Theatre Royal Stratford East’s new Executive Director, Deborah Sawyerr, reflects on those that inspire and support her.
The EU-backed Theatron project is hoping to have its funding extended to launch a new network to continue connecting theatre profe…
Applied theatre and social inclusion: Acting Now’s Artistic Director Marina Pallares-Elias takes us through a week in her wo…
In a bid to listen more to its audiences, Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre launched a collaborative project that resulted…
Drama can boost the wellbeing of homeless people, but engaging them is not without challenges. Jon Randall shares his experiences…
As he prepares to step down as Executive Producer for Tara Arts, Jonathan Kennedy looks back over the steps of his career so far.