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Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard to announce winners on Sunday 25 October
The winners of this year's Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard will be announced on Sunday 25 October in a special programme hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast on ITV and… Read More
The Play That Goes Wrong to return from 19 November 2020
The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, is delighted to announce today that it will return to the Duchess Theatre, its home for the last six… Read More
Neal Street Productions announces new screenwriters bursary
Neal Street Productions has today announced a brand-new screenwriters bursary scheme aimed at supporting and training emerging Black, Asian and ethnic minority screenwriters. Five successful writers will each receive £20,000… Read More
New Music Theatre Award for writers and composers
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) has launched their New Music Theatre Award 2021, aimed at supporting high-quality, emerging writers and composers; the award is part of a programme to identify… Read More
Tickets go on sale for cinema screenings of Uncle Vanya
London-based Event Cinema specialist More2Screen has been appointed by Sonia Friedman Productions and Angelica Films (an All3Media company) to distribute Uncle Vanya, Ian Rickson's highly acclaimed production of Conor McPherson's… Read More
Free online reading of Terence Rattigan's Cause Célèbre
The first project of the newly formed Classic Play Reading Company, Terence Rattigan's final play Cause Célèbre will be read via Zoom this coming Wednesday 23 September at 7pm. The… Read More
New venture brings hope for theatrical costume makers affected by COVID-19.
Alliance of Theatrical Seamsters (ALOFTS) will bring a much-needed income to the many self-employed seamsters who have been unable to continue with the work they love since theatres all over… Read More
Julia Donaldson's Stick Man LIVE at Rose Theatre Kingston this Christmas
Freckle Productions are delighted to announce that Stick Man, based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will return to the stage this Christmas for a 4-week run at Rose… Read More
Westminster launches festival of outdoor arts
The vibrant arts and culture scene in the West End will be brought back to life in a unique partnership between Westminster City Council and the area's world-famous cultural institutions. … Read More
National Theatre announces plans for reopening, including a pantomime
The National Theatre have announced they will be reopening to audiences on the 21 October, with Death Of England: Delroy and for one year only, a pantomime will be taking… Read More
Royal Court to open with new socially distanced live performance from November
From Thursday 12 November 2020 the Royal Court Theatre will present six weekly editions of a living newspaper, each edition created and edited by a collective of writers. Living Newspaper… Read More
Good, starring David Tennant announces new 2021 dates & venue
C.P.Taylor's GOOD, starring David Tennant and directed by Dominic Cooke, which was due to open this October, has announced new dates for 2021 and a new run at the Harold… Read More
The Queens are back – divorced, beheaded, live at the Lyric!
Six the Musical will be back in November, temporarily moving from their home at the Arts Theatre to the Lyric on Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited 11-week run from 14… Read More
Nimax Theatres to open West End theatres in sequence from 22 October with social distancing
Nimax Chief Executive Nica Burns said: "On the six-month anniversary of the last performance in the West End I am delighted to announce that we will be switching on all… Read More
Michael Ball & Alfie Boe are 'Back Together' in an exclusive cinema event
Nothing was going to get in the way of the ultimate musical duo, Ball & Boe as they bring the final show of their UK tour to cinemas up and… Read More
Original song aims to raise funds for theatre workers in the UK & the US
Published: 9 September 2020
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT), The Hollywood Film Chorale, The Pinewood Singers, Ten Two Six Music Group and West End musical performers form a 90 strong, transatlantic virtual choir that… Read More
A Marvellous Party – Digital celebration to mark the centenary of Noël Coward's West End Debut
The Noël Coward Foundation today announces A MARVELLOUS PARTY, a transatlantic, star-studded collection of performances celebrating the continuing legacy of Noël Coward and coinciding with the 100th anniversary of his West End debut… Read More
Dates announced for Tonight at the London Coliseum
There are more chances to see fabulous talent performing. London Coliseum will be streaming seven intimate acoustic performances from 18 September - 23 October. Get your calendars open as the… Read More
Dear Future Generation, an original film written & performed by Kiln Theatre 16-18 young company
Following the success of the 19-25 Young Company's virtual sharing of their work-in-progress, Honeymoon, Kiln Theatre will screen Dear Future Generation – an original film written and performed by Kiln Theatre's 16-18 Young Company. The… Read More
West End Unplugged – a series of four free virtual concerts
An impressive line-up of the West End's most well-loved singers will perform with some of theatre's top musicians featuring a mixture of show tunes and some of the performers' personal… Read More
Frantic Assembly has developed online schools' workshops plus CPD course for teachers
The company has developed online workshops in response to the fact that they are unable to deliver their workshops in person due to the restrictions in place as a result… Read More
How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Femi Elufowoju Jr.
In our Theatre Artists Fund series, we speak to the recipients about their stories and how the pandemic has affected them. In today's interview, we are speaking to actor, performer,… Read More
Theatre Royal Stratford East announce casting for 846 Live
Theatre Royal Stratford East today announce the selection of plays and the cast for 846 Live, which will be performed as part of the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival on Sat 12 Sep… Read More
Josie Lawrence is The Boss of It All in streamed Lars von Trier stage adaptation
The cult classic Lars von Trier film, The Boss of It All, has been adapted for a specially staged streamed version by theatre company New Perspectives, with Josie Lawrence playing the title… Read More
The Old Vic announces next in live stream series starring Michael Sheen, David Threlfall and Indira Varma
Today, The Old Vic announces the next in the OLD VIC: IN CAMERA series with a scratch performance of Brian Friel's classic play Faith Healer. This production will star Michael Sheen, David Threlfall and Indira Varma for just… Read More
English National Ballet today announces its revised plans for Autumn 2020
English National Ballet today announces its revised plans for Autumn 2020, as the Company's previously scheduled performances have been cancelled due to the continuing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. An… Read More
Casting announced for Jason Robert Brown's iconic musical The Last Five Years
Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson will return to their roles of Cathy and Jamie in The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse this October. They will be in the same 'support bubble' which means that… Read More
First look: Sleepless Production Shots
Opening tonight! Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre have released brand new production shots from Sleepless. [inline-image-gallery id="sleepless"] Kimberley Walsh and Jay McGuiness star as Annie and Sam respectively, with Daniel Casey… Read More
Live Virtual Table Read Of Noël Coward's Private Lives In Aid Of The Royal Theatrical Fund
Starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Emilia Clarke, Robert Lindsay And Emma Thompson Following the sell-out success of Samuel Beckett's Waiting For Godot in June, Lockdown Theatre, in association with The Royal Theatrical Fund, today announces a live virtual table read… Read More
Jodie Steele Associates launch National Dance Competition 2020
Following its huge success of the National Singing Competition, Jodie Steele Associates performing school is offering dancers the chance to show off their skills in the National Dance Competition 2020.… Read More
First look: Ralph Fiennes' Bridge Theatre debut in David Hare's monologue Beat the Devil
Yesterday, Ralph Fiennes made his Bridge Theatre debut performing David Hare's monologue Beat the Devil, a new play written as a response to the author's experience of contracting coronavirus. [inline-image-gallery… Read More
How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Amy Dolan
In our new Theatre Artists Fund interview series, we're speaking to the recipients of the grant to find out more about their stories and how the pandemic has affected them.… Read More
How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Loussin-Torah Pilikian
In today's Theatre Artists Fund interview series, we are speaking to Loussin-Torah Pilikian to find out how the pandemic has affected her and why she applied for the grant. Loussin-Torah… Read More
Southwark Playhouse to live-stream a new musical starring Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser
It was announced today that Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser will star in new musical Before After via live-stream at Southwark Playhouse next month. Before After is a staged reading… Read More
Jennifer Lunn wins The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 with extract performed by Sharon D. Clarke & Celia Imrie
It was announced today that Jennifer Lunn has been awarded The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 for her play 'Es and Flo', and has received a cash prize of £2,500. The… Read More
& Juliet star Miriam-Teak Lee to host The Stage Debut Awards 2020
The Stage has today announced the award-winning & Juliet actress Miriam-Teak Lee will host this year's The Stage Debut Awards, in association with Access Entertainment. The Stage Debut Awards celebrate… Read More
Theatre Artists Fund raises £3.5m including a £1m contribution from Arts Council England
Theatre Artist Fund today announces that thanks to significant investment from Arts Council England, the fund is now open for its next round of applications. The Arts Council has contributed… Read More
Watch a newly released trailer from Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has released a new trailer for the socially distanced production of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert playing at the iconic venue until 27 September 2020.… Read More
How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Tess Letham
In today's Theatre Artists Fund interview, we're talking to Tess Letham, a contemporary dance artist based in Edinburgh. Check out our interview below to find out how the pandemic has… Read More
Sleepless A Musical Romance begins performances tonight
Tonight, for the first time since lockdown, a fully staged musical is opening inside a theatre. Directed by Morgan Young, Sleepless A Musical Romance begins previews tonight at the Troubadour… Read More
Sky Arts free-to-view channel reveals initial programming in the lead up to its premiere
Sky Arts free-to-view TV channel is set to premiere on 17 September and will be available on Freeview channel 11 for UK viewers and Freesat channel 147. The initial programming… Read More
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures to release short films created by female choreographers
New Adventures have announced their latest digital offering, Adventures In Film, a unique opportunity for three carefully selected and talented female choreographers to work with TEA films to create bold and… Read More
Catch your fave West End stars in a new series of free outdoor performances
From Thursday 27 August, you can catch some of your fave West End stars in a series of free outdoor performances taking place at The Garden at The Centre Point,… Read More
How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: CJ Mitchell
Last month, the Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre launched the Theatre Artists Fund to support theatre workers and freelancers across the UK who have not been able to… Read More
Why it takes time for shows to reopen
On 16 March, theatres across the country closed their doors and though from 15 August, theatres were finally given the green light to reopen for indoor performances with social distancing,… Read More
Head to St Martin's Lane to spot your fave West End show's barrier boards
If you needed an excuse to pop down to Theatreland... now you've got one! We're delighted to have worked with Heart of London Business Alliance and West End shows to… Read More
Russell Tovey to star in new online play about coronavirus key workers
Russell Tovey (Years and Years) joins the cast of No Masks, a brand-new Sky original to mark the launch of Sky Arts as a free-to-air channel. The drama, in partnership… Read More
Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan launches Panto Online
Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan - a critically acclaimed Panto Dame, Writer and Director - is planning his biggest and best "Here's One I Made Earlier" challenge. Peter has assembled… Read More
Catch an open-air version of Broadway's Pippin in London next month
After launching as an exciting new outdoor London theatre venue with the sold-out, critically acclaimed musical 'Fanny and Stella', which just extended its run due to overwhelming public demand, The… Read More
Willy Russell's Educating Rita sees huge demand for tickets and adds extra performance
With performances almost sold out within two weeks of going on sale, Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer David Pugh and Zoe Curnow, Executive Director of the Minack Theatre, added an… Read More
Preliminary research suggests singing is no more risky than talking at a similar volume for virus spread
New research suggests that singing does not produce substantially more respiratory particles than speaking at a similar volume. But this all depends on how loud a person is, according to… Read More
Sleepless A Musical Romance announces further cast and trials on-site Covid-19 tests
Sleepless A Musical Romance, which announced last month it would begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August, will begin using a new accurate… Read More
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds adds two more shows to their At Home With…series
If you're looking for ways to get your theatre fix from the comfort of your own home... step this way! Tonight sees the very first Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds… Read More
Catch your fave West End stars in a new series of live-streamed concerts next week
Theatre fans assemble! We have some exciting news... On Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August, you can catch a new series of online concerts streamed live to your homes featuring… Read More
First Look: Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has today released first look production images of the concert staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert which runs until Sunday… Read More
The Old Vic announces new dates for Three Kings with more tickets released
The Old Vic today announced that the world premiere of Three Kings will now be live-streamed straight to your homes from Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 September, with more tickets… Read More
The Bush Theatre announces a new series of on-stage masterclasses
The Bush Theatre has today announced a series of new masterclasses, which will offer an insight into theatre by leading practitioners including writer Jonathan Harvey (1 Sept), writer, and director… Read More
Shakespeare's Globe restarts award-winning Guided Tour
After closing in March this year, the Globe Theatre opens its oak doors once more for guided tours from 21 August. As well as hearing about Shakespeare, the history of London and… Read More
Enjoy mystery puzzle experiences delivered straight to your door with The Mystery Agency
It was announced today that immersive mystery puzzle experience, The Mystery Agency has officially launched! Created by Henry Lewis, the Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and Artistic Director of Mischief Theatre,… Read More
Join the Globe's Shakespeare and Race Festival online from 21 – 23 August
Shakespeare's Globe will be hosting it's Shakespeare and Race festival for the third year from 21 - 23 August and audiences can get involved with a whole host of online… Read More
Doctor Who: Time Fracture a new immersive theatrical event is opening next year
Immersive Everywhere today revealed further details for Doctor Who: Time Fracture, a new immersive theatrical event from the team behind The Great Gatsby, the UK's longest-running immersive show. Officially licensed by… Read More
Sadler's Wells' Digital Stage and Breakin' Convention release new film Our Bodies Back
Sadler's Wells' Digital Stage and Breakin' Convention have today announced the release of Our Bodies Back, a riveting new dance film that speaks out against anti-Black racism and honours the lived experiences of… Read More
Donmar Warehouse extend Blindness run with new installations
The Donmar Warehouse today announced the extension of the critically acclaimed socially distanced sound installation – Blindness, with new installations added from 24 August – 5 September 2020 following a sold-out run.… Read More
The Drifters Girl starring Beverley Knight reschedules premiere to 2021
Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have today announced rescheduled dates for The Drifters Girl, a brand new musical starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the… Read More
Catch new open-air musical St. Anne Comes Home this month
It was announced today that brand-new open-air musical St. Anne Comes Home will be opening with a socially distanced audience this month. Written and composed by Jack Miles and directed… Read More
Casting announced for Role's We'll Never Play open-air concert
The Turbine Theatre's new open-air series will include a special Role's We'll Never Play open-air concert on 13 September and we can finally reveal the cast! For one-night only, the… Read More
The road to reopening theatres
It's been so long since performances have been able to take place in front of a live audience that we are so excited that this month sees the opening of… Read More
Casting announced for immersive digital outdoor play opening this month
Aria Entertainment and WEF Productions today announced full casting for the UK premiere of C-o-n-t-a-c-t, an immersive outdoor performance with a 3D sound design which audiences will listen to on… Read More
5 feel-good musical anthems sung during lockdown
When theatres closed back in March, industry members were looking for different ways to connect with their audiences, after all that's the most magical thing about theatre - it brings… Read More
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! postponed until 2021
New Adventures announced today that the forthcoming 2020/2021 National tour and the 2020/2021 Christmas season at Sadler's Wells of Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! has been postponed until 2021/2022. Recent events and the inevitable… Read More
Turbine Theatre announces Hair revival concerts & new open-air series
The Turbine Theatre has today announced that it will be running a specially curated festival of live entertainment for all the family from 26 August - 19 September. First up… Read More
Noël Coward: Art & Style exhibit will open at Guildhall Art Gallery in November
To coincide with the 100th anniversary of Noël Coward's West End debut, a major exhibition titled Noël Coward: Art & Style will be presented at the City of London Corporation's… Read More
Come From Away is being adapted into a movie
Irene Sankoff and David Hein's Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has been touching the hearts of audiences around the world since it's opening in Broadway in 2017 and it's… Read More
National Theatre to reopen in October with Death Of England sequel
The National Theatre (NT) today announced that it will begin creating new work again and will plan to resume socially distanced live performances in the Olivier Theatre in late October.… Read More
Government confirms indoor theatre performances can begin from 15 August
Last night, the government announced that indoor performances with social distancing can take place as of Saturday 15 August. While outdoor performances with socially distanced audiences were permitted from 11… Read More
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