About

Honest Stage Stories explores how live performances tell stories through more than words. We look at space, objects, movement, sound and the relationship between performers and audiences, for curious theatregoers and anyone interested in how a staged moment works.

What we cover

Our subjects include the arrangement of a performance space, the use of props and set pieces, physical choices, vocal presence, pauses and the many ways audiences encounter a show. We focus on details that can be noticed and discussed without specialist training.

How we look

A performance is made through many choices, and no single choice explains the whole experience. We ask what a choice makes possible, what it draws attention to and how another approach might change the moment. The aim is close observation, not a verdict on what every performance ought to do.

Who it is for

Readers may be finding their way around live performance, returning to the theatre after a break or simply wondering why a moment onstage stayed with them. Articles offer ways to notice more, without assuming that there is one correct response.