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Who we are
The Stage Media Company Limited provides news and services for the UK theatre, entertainment and performing arts industry.
Established in 1880, The Stage is a private limited company owned by the family of one of the two founders. Publishing across the web and print, The Stage is a must-read for those with an involvement or interest in the performing arts industry in Great Britain and beyond. The Stage is an essential resource for actors and performers, backstage workers, creative teams and those in training and education.
The Stage provides a variety of services
WEB
The Stage website is updated daily with the latest news, reviews interviews, in-depth features and advice on working within the performing arts industry.
Subscribers to The Stage website can get unlimited access to website content.
Registered users can view up to three pages per month.
Top content from The Stage is curated into a weekly newspaper.
Subscribe to the Print Edition and get the newspaper delivered directly to your door. Print Edition subscribers also receive unlimited web access and free access to the Digital Edition as part of their subscription. The Print Edition is also available from newsagents nationwide. Or you can purchase a single trial copy here.
This is 'the App'. It fits your device's screen perfectly. It also features the digitised, page-turning version of the weekly Print Edition accessible via desktop computer, smartphone and tablet.
Click here to start your Digital Edition subscription and download it onto your device of choice.
Digital Edition subscribers get unlimited web access as part of their subscription.
This is the resource for all technical, creative and backstage roles as well as auditions. Register here to receive email alerts for free to be the first to apply for the latest vacancies.
If you are interested in advertising a role on The Stage Jobs please see our advertising options here.
Our archive is now available as part of the British Newspaper Archive. Register today to receive 3 free pages and start exploring theatre history including reliving opening nights, discovering forgotten stories and more.
The Stage’s very own dating site where you can find and meet up with cultured singles you’re most likely to click with.
Your Love Arts login is different to your other logins for The Stage.
EXACT EDITIONS - DIGITAL ARCHIVE PLATFORM
Our archive of fully searchable digital edition issues in partnership with Exact Editions which span a two-year period, is accessible cross-platform on web, iOS and Android and is available for institutional and individual subscriptions.
Our story
1880
Business founded by Charles Carson and Maurice Comerford
February 1880
The first edition of The Stage was published (under the title The Stage Directory – a London and Provincial Theatrical Advertiser)
1989
The Comerford family takes full control of the business
1959
The Stage was relaunched as The Stage and Television Today
1995
The name on the masthead reverted to The Stage
2014
Alistair Smith became Editor of The Stage
Meet our editorial hiring team
What is it like to work for The Stage?
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From my very first interview with The Stage team, I felt incredibly welcomed. What I love most about The Stage is that everyone is so friendly and always willing to help out. Whether you're a new employee or a seasoned veteran, everyone always says hello and makes you feel like a valued part of the team
Cordelia Tarbrooke
Social media executive
