Performing Arts Collection

The Performing Arts Collection consists of several leading titles in their respective fields. Each magazine comes with a range of back issues offering expertise and commentary on the latest in dance, opera, and theatre.

With a subscription to this collection, all of your users will have instant access to the magazines and their archives, accessible across web, iOS and Android platforms.

This collection includes 1,793 issues and counting.

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Drama & Theatre

Archived since Issue 43, Autumn Term 1 2012/13

Twice each term of the academic year, Drama & Theatre brings you practical strategies, lesson plans, and inspiration to enhance your teaching. News keeps you up to date with developments in the theatre world; reviews help you to plan theatre trips, discover new resources or stock up your library; and features explore inspirational drama education initiatives all over the UK and internationally.

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Opera (with Opera News)

Archived since February 1950

Complete Archive

Described as "the bible of the industry" (The Daily Telegraph), OPERA has been the world’s leading commentator on the lyric stage for nearly 75 years. Founded in 1950 by the late Lord Harewood, we continue to provide unrivalled coverage of events through a mixture of reviews, features and analysis, plus listings of all major opera houses and events worldwide.

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Opera Now

Archived since April 1989

Complete Archive

Opera Now captures the drama, colour and vitality of one of the most powerful of all the performing arts. In our issues, we showcase the creative spirit of opera, both on stage and behind the scenes, with profiles of opera companies, singers, directors and designers.

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The Stage

Archived since January 4 2018

Established in 1880, The Stage is a weekly newspaper committed to covering theatre and the performing arts across the UK and beyond.