In this edition of Half-Hour, I’ll discuss the significance of culture, elucidating how it can improve employee experiences and foster talent retention. We will delve into the unique challenges and opportunities the entertainment industry presents and examine how a positive workplace culture can address these challenges. Culture is pivotal in shaping the work environment, encouraging

Discover circus & variety performers jobs with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest opportunities for circus artists, specialty performers, and live entertainment professionals worldwide. The StageLync Job Board is your go-to destination for discovering jobs for circus & variety performers across the performing arts industry. Whether you’re searching for your next role or

In July 2022, a giant LED screen fell onto the stage during a Mirror concert in Hong Kong. Two dancers were struck, with Mo Li Kai-yin suffering catastrophic spinal injuries that left him permanently paralysed from the neck down. Many people working in the events industry will remember the footage. If you do decide to

In the world of children’s theatre, there is often a strong temptation to filter out life’s complexities, sanitizing stories into bright, uncomplicated narratives. However, for Australia’s Slingsby Theatre Company and its artistic director, Andy Packer, shielding young minds from the murkier corners of human experience does them a disservice. Founded with a bold vision to

Stage One has announced the 10 outstanding producers selected for the Bridge the Gap  programme for 2026/27. Bridge the Gap is a bold Stage One initiative championing  underrepresented voices in commercial theatre producing. Launched in 2018, it is the only year long programme of its kind, dedicated to diversifying and opening doors across the industry. 

Touring the UK this autumn, Bright Places is a joyous and life-affirming show about coming to terms with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Following a critically acclaimed run at Soho Theatre in 2024, this deeply honest autobiographical show tells the story of growing up in the shadow of a chronic illness. Inspired by writer