Through interviews and behind-the-scenes discussions, Spotlight Theatre Talk explores the people and processes that bring productions to life

Reports of the death of stagecraft are exaggerated, says Brent Meersman. He turns the footlights on SA’s playmakers who are getting it right.

Funding shortages, political meddling and a lack of interest and understanding from audiences and government have left SA artists out in the cold.

Lavish costumes are an intrinsic part of the magic of ballet, opera and theatre, but they are every bit as much of an illusion as the performance.