The Guide #236: Is celebrity casting a cynical marketing stunt or does it help to democratise theatre?
From singers to YouTube stars and TV hosts, more and more famous faces are treading the boards. 'Proper' actors say it's killing the industry, but some think it opens theatre to a…
From singers to YouTube stars and TV hosts, more and more famous faces are treading the boards. 'Proper' actors say it's killing the industry, but some think it opens theatre to a wider audience
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/mar/27/celebrity-casting-marketing-stunt-democratise-theatre-stage-sadie-sink-self-esteem