Whether you’ve been in the business for years or you’re just starting out, we can all benefit from looking at the places where conflicts may arise between stage management and performers. Generally, the relationship between the two is one of mutual support and respect. The stage manager acts as advocate, overseer and support for the

One of the most common questions synchronized swimmers hear is: “How do you breathe underwater?”  The simple answer is: we don’t. But there is an important nuance. Many people assume that because synchronized swimmers spend so much time underwater, we must be able to hold our breath for several minutes while performing. In reality, synchronized

One of the most common questions synchronized swimmers hear is: “How do you breathe underwater?”  The simple answer is: we don’t. But there is an important nuance. Many people assume that because synchronized swimmers spend so much time underwater, we must be able to hold our breath for several minutes while performing. In reality, synchronized

Self-tapes are now a regular part of the audition process for young performers, not only for screen work, but increasingly for theatre auditions, drama school first rounds, musical theatre courses and wider performance opportunities. Lisa Southam, actor, drama coach and host of The Drama Coach Podcast, explores why young actors need more than talent and

In its 50th anniversary year, Theatres Trust is marking the 20th year of the Theatres at Risk  Register by highlighting both encouraging progress and continuing challenges for theatres  across the UK.   The 2026 Theatres at Risk Register comprises of 39 theatres across the UK under threat of  closure, redevelopment or severe decay, which all have

With its first productions sold out days in advance and pre-sales surging for the Australian finale, Pescara’s Festival Internazionale del Nuovo Circo is closing its 20th anniversary edition as Italy’s best-attended circus event — and one of the country’s rare festivals where mass appeal and artistic ambition share the same bill. Funambolika’s 20th edition, running