In the January 10 edition of The Stage:
Having made a name for herself in 3 Non Blondes, Jocelyn Jee Esien made history as the first black woman with her own TV sketch show. Now making the move to BBC2, she tells Tony Cooke why her native east London is still her biggest inspiration
The Rose Theatre in Kingston celebrates its opening with new production of Uncle Vanya this month. Nick Smurthwaite talks to the team behind the venture that’s been 20 years in the making and look at whether the Kingston venue is likely to succeed
News Special: With the Bush Theatre facing a £180,000 ACE funding cut, artistic director Josie Rourke tells Alistair Smith why the money is vital for encouraging new playwriting talent.
When James Lipton set up the Actors Studio Drama School in New York, he had no idea that the televised interviews he conducted with some of the top names in the business would be both so personal or so successful, he tells Matthew Hemley
Insight: With too few funded places available, it can prove a struggle for drama students without wealthy parents to find the finances to attend an accredited drama school, writes Susan Elkin
Dear John: John gives some unasked for advice to two pop performers who represent the extremes of fortune 365 days can visit upon a career.
Backstage Focus: Nick Smurthwaite talks to leading fight directors on the skills needed, from the ‘Errol Flynn factor’ to martial arts knowledge and psychological know-how
Student Showcase reviews: Our round-up of the winter season of graduate showcases
Female playwrights in the 18th century encountered great opposition, but a few intrepid souls managed o break through the hostile ranks nonetheless, writes Anthony Field
Columnists: Ian Herbert on the Beijing Cultural Olympics: Maria Hodson on becoming an animated character (and filing her self-assessment returns), Patrick Newly on Danny La Rue in Benidorm and Howard Bird on backstage accidents
Showpeople: Interviews with comedienne, singer and impressionist Karen Dalton, panto star Janet Greaves, gymnasts turned Cirque du Soleil performers Andrew and Kevin Atherton
Plus all the usual news, reviews, national UK theatre listings and recruitment ads.
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