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Friday, June 1, 2012

Seven days on stage: Edinburgh festival fringe gets the Hoff by Alistair Smith

David Hasselhoff is set to star in a one-man show at Edinburgh this summer, Broadway shows there's no business like box-office business, and politics takes centre stage at the GlobeBigger an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:39AM

Ambassador Theatre Group launches UK-wide writing project by Alistair Smith

Ambassador Theatre Group has launched a new writing project spanning eight of its regional venues, asking young people from across the UK to help create short plays to be performed as part o…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:27AM
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Government backs down on plans for 'charity tax' by Alistair Smith

The government has dropped plans to impose a cap on tax relief on philanthropic donations, which arts organisations had warned could lead to them missing out on tens of millions of pounds of…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01AM

Proud Cabaret backs down over bid to stop acts working for rivals by Alistair Smith

Cabaret operator Proud has been forced to back down on attempts to prevent artists working in its clubs from appearing at rival establishments, following complaints from the performers.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:32AM

Devoted and Disgruntled hits the road by Alistair Smith

Devoted and Disgruntled, the 'open space' industry event discussing the future of theatre, is to embark on its first UK tour this summer as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:30AM
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Bristol's Theatre Royal set for autumn reopening by Alistair Smith

Bristol Old Vic's historic Theatre Royal auditorium will reopen this autumn following a £10.5 million redevelopment, with two plays performed in repertory.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM
Monday, May 28, 2012

Spamalot returns to West End for summer run by Alistair Smith

Monty Python's Spamalot is to return to the West End for a seven-week season at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:17AM

Gambon, Atkins and Nunn unite for rare Beckett revival by Alistair Smith

Michael Gambon and Eileen Atkins are to star in the London premiere of All That Fall by Samuel Beckett.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:29AM
Friday, May 25, 2012

Seven days on stage: 1 million viewers could bring the Olivier awards back to terrestrial TV by Alistair Smith

Viewing figures for the Oliviers could prompt terrestrial pickup, the Met rescinds a ban on its own magazine, the Royal Court scores a hat-trick and Piff the dragon may have a doppelgängerO…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM

Michelle Ryan to play Sally Bowles in West End Cabaret by Alistair Smith

Former EastEnders actress Michelle Ryan is to star as Sally Bowles in the forthcoming West End revival of Cabaret.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:26AM
Thursday, May 24, 2012

The future "looks bleak" for the arts, warns Equity president by Alistair Smith

President Malcolm Sinclair has warned of "storm clouds ahead" for Equity, as it faces "one of the most difficult periods in the union's history".

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:29AM

Early Ibsen to premiere at Jermyn St by Alistair Smith

Jermyn Street Theatre is to stage the UK premiere of Henrik Ibsen's first publicly performed play, St John's Night.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Equity restructure plans gain conference go-ahead by Alistair Smith

Controversial plans to revamp Equity's democratic structure will be able to progress unimpeded, after motions enabling the radical streamlining of the organisation to proceed were passed at …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:13AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Southbank's Mallyon to be RSC executive director by Alistair Smith

Southbank Centre deputy chief executive Catherine Mallyon has been appointed to succeed Vikki Heywood as executive director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:31AM
Friday, May 18, 2012

Seven days on stage: Chris Moyles joins Jesus Christ Superstar-studded cast by Alistair Smith

DJ joins Tim Minchin and Melanie C in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, the Coronation Street musical hits a bump in the road, and Baldrick helps train announcers improve their patterChrist on a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

Soho Cinders to premiere at Soho Theatre by Alistair Smith

Soho Cinders, a new musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe based on Cinderella, will have its full stage premiere at the Soho Theatre this August.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:13AM
Thursday, May 17, 2012

NT and Southbank launch joint summer box office by Alistair Smith

Neighbouring arts organisations the Southbank Centre and National Theatre have opened a joint ticket office and information point on the South Bank.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:47AM

Finding Neverland musical confirms Leicester premiere by Alistair Smith

The stage musical adaptation of Finding Neverland will premiere at Leicester's Curve Theatre this September.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:11AM

Leicester Square's Empire Cinema to bring back live shows by Alistair Smith

Leicester Square's Empire Cinema is to host live entertainment for the first time in more than 50 years from next month.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:54AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Andrew Lloyd Webber recognised by fellow composers by Alistair Smith

Andrew Lloyd Webber will be presented with a fellowship by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors at the Ivor Novello Awards tomorrow.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:02PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Yes, Prime Minister returns to West End by Alistair Smith

The stage version of Yes, Prime Minister is to return for a third West End season this summer, with an open-ended run at the Trafalgar Studios.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:54AM
Monday, May 14, 2012

Croydon Warehouse goes into administration by Alistair Smith

Croydon's Warehouse Theatre is threatened with closure, after the organisation's board placed the 35-year old venue into administration.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:13AM

Derren Brown confirms second West End run for Svengali by Alistair Smith

Derren Brown's latest live show, Svengali, is to return to the West End this summer for a month-long run at the Novello Theatre.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59AM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Seven days on stage: National Theatre of Scotland on top by Alistair Smith

In this week's roundup, the National Theatre of Scotland dominates Scottish critics' awards – plus Des O'Connor becomes the oldest performer in the West EndCATS WhiskersThe National Theatr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:43AM

Support drops for public funding of the arts by Alistair Smith

Public support for government funding of the arts has fallen significantly during the recession, according to research published by Arts Council England.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:20AM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

Jailed West End producer Andrew Fishwick to make theatre return by Alistair Smith

Andrew Fishwick, the West End producer who was jailed for fraud in 2010, is to re-enter the theatre industry working as executive director of the soon-to-launch Park Theatre in London.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:23AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Des O'Connor joins West End Wizard of Oz by Alistair Smith

Des O'Connor will appear in the title role of the Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium from May 22.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:27AM

Alarm sounds over missing London actor Richard Gent by Alistair Smith

An actor who has worked for the Rondo Theatre in Bath and has appeared in TV series including Casualty, Teachers and Mistresses, has been reported missing in London.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:12AM
Friday, May 4, 2012

Seven days on stage: Dance world puts spotlight on anorexia by Alistair Smith

Royal Ballet director speaks out about eating disorders at Dance UK conference and Brits do well on Broadway with awards nods for James Corden and Tracie BennettTalking pointeThe movers and …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:42AM
Thursday, May 3, 2012

Exclusive: Independent producers join forces to boost bargaining power by Alistair Smith

Independent theatre producers are combining to launch an association that will represent their interests in negotiations with theatre managements, in the face of worsening trading conditions…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:53AM

Culture ministry is here to stay, insists Vaizey by Alistair Smith

Minister for the arts Ed Vaizey has accused Labour's shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman of 'concocting' a rumour that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport is set to be abolished.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:23AM

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