CONTENTS
FOREWORD – CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19
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A PLAY ABOUT AMATEURS
Paul Johnson speaks with Ian Hislop and Nick Newman about their new touring comedy.
SOPHIE-LOUISE DANN
The musical theatre star speaks about an idea to get around the blanket closure of theatres.
EDUCATING RITA
Paul Johnson’s interview Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson just prior to the lockdown.
YOUR NEWS
Our regular round-up of news stories relevant to amateur theatremakers around the country.
- Molesey Bullseye
- Ken Hindle: Induction into The Hall of Fame
- Joan Cooper RIP
- Late Panto Pics
- All-Party Parliamentary Group for Theatre Holds First Oral Evidence Session
- Calling all Writers
- North Norfolk Chamber Opera Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
- 2019 Box Office figures released by Society of London Theatre (SOLT)
- Research Reveals the World’s Favourite Musical Hits of All Time
- NT’s Drama Teacher Conference
- Outstanding Contribution
- Acquiring an Artist
- Stables Theatre New Writing Festival
- Save the Salford Victoria Theatre
- Fabulous at Fifty!
- Tim Levy Joins Nicholas Hytner & Nick Starr at the London Theatre Company
- Noteworthy Winners
- Larry Lolly!
- NYT’s HQ Transformation
- NT Collection Free for State Schools
- Razzamataz Finalists
- Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust (Masterclass)
- Scotland Up in the Air
BANG BANG!
Images from the tour of John Cleese’s new farce starring Tessa Peake-Jones.
eREADERS VERSUS BOOKS
Kenny Trinh looks at the pros and cons when comparing eReaders to traditional books.
HAIRSPRAY’S LONDON RETURN
Michael Ball, Paul Merton and Rita Simons are to star in the London return of Hairspray.
TAMARA von WERTHERN
In her regular advice column, Tamara talks about producing short-length productions
SUMMER SCHOOL & TRAINING 2020
Susan Elkin introduces our annual feature and advice focusing on post-virus Summer schools.
Inclusivity in Theatre Schools
Non-contact Training in Stage Management
New CEO Announced for The Actors Centre
Summer School Course Finder 2020
ONE STEP BEYOND!
Martin Tyrrell describes St. Nicholas Players’ admirable set-building feat prior to heartbreak.
I’LL BE IN MY TRAILER! – LOUISE DEARMAN
She’s played both witches in Wicked (West End) and is preparing for her solo concert in London.
REVIEW: SHREK THE MUSICAL
Michael Gray reviews Chelmsford Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s February show.
STRIKE UP THE BAND!
Our regular preview, looking at what the musical theatre industry has in store for us.
PLAYS, BOOKS & MUSICALS 
Our regular section where we list all the new and re-released titles for amateur performance.