Scott Palmer (@drscottpalmer.bsky.social)

Decline of drama at school prompts UK training drive for backstage work The National Theatre is worried about a shortage of skills from costume designers, to set creators, to computer technicians The decline of drama as a school subject has had a serious knock-on effect on the live entertainment business. While it is harder now for a budding star to imagine a stage career, the more immediate impact is on theatres’ skills and craft departments. The problem is a top priority for Indhu Rubasingham, two weeks into her high-profile job as artistic director at National Theatre. Now she and the NT’s executive director, Kate Varah, are announcing a move to boost the supply of skilled workers across the country, from costume designers and makers to set creators and computer technicians. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/apr/13/decline-of-drama-at-school-prompts-uk-training-drive-for-backstage-work?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu