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Keep up to date with all our activities by reading our regular blogs written by actor and theatre practitioner Janine Haynes.
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Mothers in theatre. Why are they treated differently?
26th August 2025Being a mother in the theatre industry can be incredibly tough. While talent, professionalism and commitment should be the only reasons why women are chosen for jobs...
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The worrying decline in arts studies continues
28th July 2025In recent years, the number of students choosing to study the arts at GCSE and A-level has seen a sharp and worrying decline....
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Are we sacrificing great theatre for star power and short shows?
15th July 2025Theatre continues to see an increase in the number of high-profile celebrities stepping into leading roles. From Hollywood names and TV and film stars to musicians and social media influencers headlining West End productions, it is obvious theatre producers are using famous faces as a major draw to sell tickets and bring in new audiences...
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Do audiences want shorter plays?
26th June 2025Dame Rosemary Squire, the co-founder of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has recently said: “Audiences don't want long shows and industry should listen”.
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AI vs theatre: What does Artificial Intelligence mean for the future of theatre?
14th June 2025Artificial Intelligence (AI) in theatre has been a hot topic of conversation in the industry for many years with it raising vital questions more recently around creative replacement, legality and the future of theatre.