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Thursday, January 14, 2016

How do we archive theatre? by Thomas Hescott

Theatre is a transitory art form, and in many ways we celebrate that. One of the great joys of seeing a play

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Monday, December 21, 2015

The Green Room: Are we too focused on theatre buildings? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert

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Friday, December 18, 2015

Why the Linbury Prize is a signpost for designers by Thomas Hescott

Last week marked one of the most important dates for graduates of theatre design courses, when the winners of the 2015 Linbury

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Monday, December 14, 2015

The Green Room: Does theatre need stars? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thomas Hescott: Should the arts council fund individual artists? by Thomas Hescott

The news is good if you work for a small-scale, independent theatre company: Arts Council England wants to support you. You just

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Small-scale companies offer big rewards for eager students by Thomas Hescott

In September, I was invited to speak at the Higher Education and Professional Theatre Conference organised by De Montford University and Curve

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Monday, November 9, 2015

Why RADA’s gender-equality group leads the way on support by Thomas Hescott

Women@RADA is a new initiative set up by graduates and staff at RADA, and supported by the drama school, to offer a

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Why we need more focus on the training of our stage directors by Thomas Hescott

How we train directors is often the cause of much discussion and debate. Directing is a relatively new role in the history

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Friday, August 21, 2015

Explained: what does a producer actually do? by Thomas Hescott

“What do you actually do?” This is a question any of us who don’t appear on stage often get asked, but none

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Thomas Hescott: Student showcases are a complete waste of money by Thomas Hescott

One of the most important things a drama school offers its students is a bridge into the industry. As predominantly vocational institutions,

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Are concerns about diversity in drama schools unwarranted? by Thomas Hescott

In the past year, a whole host of leading actors, from David Morrissey to Judi Dench, have stated that drama school training

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Monday, March 30, 2015

Insight: Are collaborations between theatres and education a good thing? by Thomas Hescott

When Derby Playhouse was shut down in 2007, it was ultimately the University of Derby which stepped in to save it with

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Friday, September 19, 2014

East 15 MA Acting Showcase 2014, Criterion Theatre, London by Thomas Hescott

Criterion Theatre, London: East 15's Postgraduate Showcase starts with a burst of energy and maintains that energy throughout. East 15 have made the wise choice of showcasing students f…

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Birmingham School of Acting MA showcase, Tristan Bates Theatre, London by Thomas Hescott

Tristan Bates Theatre, London: This is a swift, sharp and witty showcase from the MA course at the Birmingham School of Acting. The company strides on stage in bright colours and an enormous…

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Analysis & Opinion: How to make sure the hype is right by Thomas Hescott

Online social media offers a great way of building excitement over a new show, but the production still has to be top drawer if such marketing is to succeed, writes director Thomas Hescott

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards