“This week, it was announced that legendary British actor Sir Ian McKellen is about to start rehearsals for a new production of Hamlet with him playing the title character. Director Sean Mathias’s production promises to be cast ‘age-blind’ though the full casting details are yet to be released. Age-blind casting is an interesting idea, but it doesn’t seem possible that such a decision can ever be made ‘blind’ because characters’ ages have a substantial and significant impact on their relationships and situations.”

ObservationsOnStage Blog StaffMay 19, 2021Imogen Usherwood, Guest Editorial

Recorded Theatre is Great, but it Can’t Beat the Real Thing

“Recordings will continue to attract audiences during the pandemic and beyond, just as they did before, but live theatre isn’t going anywhere. When it returns, we will be ready to take our seats and watch the lights go down.”

ObservationsChristopher PetersonAugust 6, 2020Imogen Usherwood

10 Black playwrights whose works should be produced when theatre resumes

“With theatres set to reopen in the next year, they should definitely look at this list for some fantastic works to consider.”

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