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New year. New magazine.
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The Stage launches a brand-new monthly edition with a fresh new look – for just 99p.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
New year. New magazine.
The Stage launches a brand-new monthly edition with a fresh new look – for just 99p.
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The Stage launches a brand-new monthly edition with a fresh new look – for just 99p.
👉https://www.thestage.co.uk/99p-trial-promo?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Bluesky&utm_campaign=99trial-part2
Disney Cruise Line is looking for a Stage Props and Puppets Technician!
A successful candidate will have a minimum three years of experience, preferably in a props or scenic workshop environment.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30441/stage-props-puppets-technician-overseas
A successful candidate will have a minimum three years of experience, preferably in a props or scenic workshop environment.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30441/stage-props-puppets-technician-overseas
January 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Disney Cruise Line is looking for a Stage Props and Puppets Technician!
A successful candidate will have a minimum three years of experience, preferably in a props or scenic workshop environment.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30441/stage-props-puppets-technician-overseas
A successful candidate will have a minimum three years of experience, preferably in a props or scenic workshop environment.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30441/stage-props-puppets-technician-overseas
Brighton Open Air Theatre has warned that many of its performances would be unable to go ahead if a proposal to build a sixth-form sports facility nearby is permitted.
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Open air theatre placed in 'jeopardy' by sixth-form sports pitch plans
Brighton Open Air Theatre has warned many of its performances would be unable to go ahead if a proposal to build a sixth-form sports facility nearby is permitted
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January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Brighton Open Air Theatre has warned that many of its performances would be unable to go ahead if a proposal to build a sixth-form sports facility nearby is permitted.
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Opera is widely regarded as a highly traditional art form, but companies across the UK are determined to challenge preconceptions. They tell The Stage how they are taking opera forward 👇
Future proof: How is opera in the UK innovating to reach new audiences?
Opera is widely regarded as a highly traditional art form, but companies across the UK are determined to challenge preconceptions. They tell Amanda Parker how they are taking opera forward
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January 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Opera is widely regarded as a highly traditional art form, but companies across the UK are determined to challenge preconceptions. They tell The Stage how they are taking opera forward 👇
Spotlight your career in 2026 ✨
Discover roles across the theatre industry on The Stage Jobs.
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Discover roles across the theatre industry on The Stage Jobs.
Join and apply for your dream job for FREE today.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Spotlight your career in 2026 ✨
Discover roles across the theatre industry on The Stage Jobs.
Join and apply for your dream job for FREE today.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=stage_cue_new_year_2026
Discover roles across the theatre industry on The Stage Jobs.
Join and apply for your dream job for FREE today.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=stage_cue_new_year_2026
Oxford Playhouse has announced a “bold” return to in-house producing after a two-decade hiatus.
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Oxford Playhouse enters ‘renewed era’ as in-house shows return after 20 years
A reimagining of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? will mark the Oxford Playhouse’s first in-house drama production since a version of Charley's Aunt in 2006
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January 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Oxford Playhouse has announced a “bold” return to in-house producing after a two-decade hiatus.
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Rufus Norris will direct Samuel Beckett’s Not I in one of his first productions since leaving the National Theatre, with the production part of a festival aiming to reinvigorate the playwright’s work.
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Rufus Norris to direct show for 'experimental' Samuel Beckett festival
Rufus Norris will direct Samuel Beckett's Not I in one of his first productions since leaving the National Theatre, with the production part of a festival aiming to reinvigorate the playwright’s work.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Rufus Norris will direct Samuel Beckett’s Not I in one of his first productions since leaving the National Theatre, with the production part of a festival aiming to reinvigorate the playwright’s work.
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Lucie Jones is to return to playing Fantine in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre in London.
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Lucie Jones returns to West End production of Les Misérables
Lucie Jones is to return to playing Fantine in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre in London.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Lucie Jones is to return to playing Fantine in Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre in London.
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★★★★ Review: The Rivals – Enthusiastic comic performances and sparkly aesthetics lift this breezy revival of Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy of manners 👇
The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre, London:
Read our review of The Rivals at the Orange Tree Theatre, London: enthusiastic comic performances and sparkly aesthetics lift this breezy revival of Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy of manners
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January 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
★★★★ Review: The Rivals – Enthusiastic comic performances and sparkly aesthetics lift this breezy revival of Sheridan’s 18th-century comedy of manners 👇
A podcast paying tribute to renowned composer Stephen Sondheim is to be released in March, featuring the likes of Judi Dench, Julie Andrews, Patti LuPone and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Judi Dench and Lin-Manuel Miranda remember Sondheim in podcast
A podcast paying tribute to renowned composer Stephen Sondheim is to be released in March, featuring the likes of Judi Dench, Julie Andrews, Patti LuPone and Lin-Manuel Miranda
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January 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
A podcast paying tribute to renowned composer Stephen Sondheim is to be released in March, featuring the likes of Judi Dench, Julie Andrews, Patti LuPone and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has unveiled a "bold step back into undergraduate provision", exactly one year after it ended undergraduate training due to funding challenges.
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School revives undergraduate training
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has unveiled a 'bold step back into undergraduate provision', a year after it ended undergraduate training due to funding challenges
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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has unveiled a "bold step back into undergraduate provision", exactly one year after it ended undergraduate training due to funding challenges.
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A leading television producer has claimed that broadcasters and streaming platforms could be doing more to support theatre as a place where talent for screen is developed, warning that current low funding levels are jeopardising that pipeline.
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The Night Manager producer: Streamers must support theatre's talent pipeline
Stay up to date with breaking UK theatre exclusives, casting updates, plus West End and regional UK show announcements from The Stage, the industry's trusted source.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM
A leading television producer has claimed that broadcasters and streaming platforms could be doing more to support theatre as a place where talent for screen is developed, warning that current low funding levels are jeopardising that pipeline.
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Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has ruled out appearing at the Kennedy Center in the future, following its name change to include president Donald Trump.
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Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz boycotts Kennedy Center over Trump renaming
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January 5, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz has ruled out appearing at the Kennedy Center in the future, following its name change to include president Donald Trump.
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The insight you trust. A fresh new look. ✨
Discover The Stage’s new monthly magazine, available now for just 99p.
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Discover The Stage’s new monthly magazine, available now for just 99p.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The insight you trust. A fresh new look. ✨
Discover The Stage’s new monthly magazine, available now for just 99p.
👉https://www.thestage.co.uk/99p-trial-promo?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Bluesky&utm_campaign=99trial-part2
Discover The Stage’s new monthly magazine, available now for just 99p.
👉https://www.thestage.co.uk/99p-trial-promo?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Bluesky&utm_campaign=99trial-part2
Industry leaders from across the UK tell The Stage’s news team of the likely challenges for the year ahead, from dealing with rising production costs to the government legislation that could make – or break – an organisation’s 2026 👇
What’s in store for 2026? Theatre leaders share their forecasts
Industry leaders on the likely challenges for the year ahead
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January 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Industry leaders from across the UK tell The Stage’s news team of the likely challenges for the year ahead, from dealing with rising production costs to the government legislation that could make – or break – an organisation’s 2026 👇
In this week's My Favourite Play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville 👇
My favourite play: Ron Cook
For his favourite play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
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January 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
In this week's My Favourite Play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville 👇
ICYMI: The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed.
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Concerns for Worcester theatre as council set to ‘cease’ annual funding
The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed
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January 3, 2026 at 8:26 AM
ICYMI: The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed.
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Your next role starts here!
Explore theatre jobs from across the industry on The Stage Jobs – apply for FREE today.
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Explore theatre jobs from across the industry on The Stage Jobs – apply for FREE today.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=stage_cue_new_year_2026
January 3, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Your next role starts here!
Explore theatre jobs from across the industry on The Stage Jobs – apply for FREE today.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=stage_cue_new_year_2026
Explore theatre jobs from across the industry on The Stage Jobs – apply for FREE today.
👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=stage_cue_new_year_2026
In this week's My Favourite Play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville 👇
My favourite play: Ron Cook
For his favourite play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville
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January 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In this week's My Favourite Play, actor Ron Cook chooses director Robert Icke's reworking of Sophocles’ pivotal ancient drama starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville 👇
We pay tribute to a selection of the entertainment industry’s figures who died over the past 12 months, from Joan Plowright and Tom Stoppard to The Vivienne 👇
In memoriam: Entertaiment industry farewells of 2025
We pay tribute to a selection of the entertainment industry’s figures who died over the past 12 months, from Joan Plowright and Tom Stoppard to The Vivienne
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January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
We pay tribute to a selection of the entertainment industry’s figures who died over the past 12 months, from Joan Plowright and Tom Stoppard to The Vivienne 👇
Industry leaders from across the UK tell The Stage’s news team of the likely challenges for the year ahead, from dealing with rising production costs to the government legislation that could make – or break – an organisation’s 2026 👇
What’s in store for 2026? Theatre leaders share their forecasts
Industry leaders on the likely challenges for the year ahead
www.thestage.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Industry leaders from across the UK tell The Stage’s news team of the likely challenges for the year ahead, from dealing with rising production costs to the government legislation that could make – or break – an organisation’s 2026 👇
The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed.
Read more 👇
Read more 👇
Concerns for Worcester theatre as council set to ‘cease’ annual funding
The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed
www.thestage.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM
The new owner of the Swan Theatre in Worcester has warned that the venue could be under threat as annual funding from the council is no longer guaranteed.
Read more 👇
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University College London is seeking a Technical and Production Manager for its Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering.
Apply by January 10 👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30662/technical-production-manager-greater-london-london
Apply by January 10 👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30662/technical-production-manager-greater-london-london
January 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
University College London is seeking a Technical and Production Manager for its Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering.
Apply by January 10 👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30662/technical-production-manager-greater-london-london
Apply by January 10 👉https://jobs.thestage.co.uk/career/30662/technical-production-manager-greater-london-london
Congratulations to all the amazing shortlistees that are in the running for #TheStageAwards 2026! 🎉
In association with Tysers Live, the ceremony takes place on January 12 at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, celebrating the very best of British theatre under one roof⭐️
In association with Tysers Live, the ceremony takes place on January 12 at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, celebrating the very best of British theatre under one roof⭐️
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations to all the amazing shortlistees that are in the running for #TheStageAwards 2026! 🎉
In association with Tysers Live, the ceremony takes place on January 12 at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, celebrating the very best of British theatre under one roof⭐️
In association with Tysers Live, the ceremony takes place on January 12 at the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre, celebrating the very best of British theatre under one roof⭐️
Teamwork makes the dream work!The shortlist for Team of the Year is…
✨ATG Entertainment's Creative Learning team
✨British Youth Music Theatre's marketing team
✨Lyric Theatre, Belfast's Lyric Scene Shop
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✨ATG Entertainment's Creative Learning team
✨British Youth Music Theatre's marketing team
✨Lyric Theatre, Belfast's Lyric Scene Shop
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/the-stag...
January 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Teamwork makes the dream work!The shortlist for Team of the Year is…
✨ATG Entertainment's Creative Learning team
✨British Youth Music Theatre's marketing team
✨Lyric Theatre, Belfast's Lyric Scene Shop
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/the-stag...
✨ATG Entertainment's Creative Learning team
✨British Youth Music Theatre's marketing team
✨Lyric Theatre, Belfast's Lyric Scene Shop
👉 www.thestage.co.uk/the-stag...