Inside Theatre & Dance

Get into stage management

A stage manager is also responsible for sourcing all of the props and furniture that are in the shows.

The role of stage manager is a busy and challenging one. Laura Flowers was Resident Stage Manager at the Almeida Theatre, and explains how she got into stage management.

Working as a lighting designer

Bruno Poet is an award-winning lighting designer who has worked extensively with theatre and opera companies all over the world.

Working as a festival promoter

Chris Greenwood spoke about his career path from DJ to club promoter to marketing and running festivals.

Building a costume career

Faye Fullerton is Head of Production Costume at The Royal Opera House. She describes how she got into the industry, with advice for people wanting to get into costume careers.

A comedy producer’s career

Charlie Hanson is an award-winning comedy producer whose work includes Birds of a Feather, Desmonds, The Harry Hill Show and Extras. He spoke about following a career in production.

News & views

Suraya Jina, actor and Masoor Mir, actor/director

Theatre Talent Survey

Do you work in theatre? Have you ever? Do you want to?
If so, take our survey to inform our understanding of the success story of British theatre.

Deborah Bull danced with The Royal Ballet between 1981-2001 and is now the Creative Director of the Royal Opera House

Taking dance seriously

Deborah Bull danced with The Royal Ballet between 1981-2001, becoming Principal Dancer in 1992. Now Creative Director of the Royal Opera House, she shared her thoughts on the dance sector.

Career article

Most artists balance a variety of part-time roles to provide extra income. Image: Diego Andres Spano, clown.

7 tips for performance careers

Working in performance does not always provide a constant income. Most artists balance a variety of part-time roles and should always consider sources of future income.

Amy Vaughan approached Caroline Felton about becoming her mentor.

How creative mentoring works

Amy Vaughan was theatre manager of The Junction, Cambridge when Caroline Felton joined as interim CEO. They both spoke about how their mentoring relationship works, and the benefits to them.