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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Gregory Doran appointed artistic director of RSC by Alistair Smith

Gregory Doran has been appointed to succeed Michael Boyd as artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:27AM
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Home Office apologises for actor passport snub by Alistair Smith

Equity has received an official apology from the Home Office after one of the union's members was told he was not able to serve as a passport counter-signatory because "acting is not a prope…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Paul Iles leaves £200,000 to Georgian Theatre Royal in will by Alistair Smith

Paul Iles, the late theatre manager and consultant, has left more than £200,000 and an extensive collection of theatrical memorabilia to the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, North Y…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:30PM
Monday, March 19, 2012

O2 arena to host first panto in purpose-built theatre by Alistair Smith

London's O2 arena is to host its first ever pantomime this Christmas, with Lily Savage appearing as Widow Twankey in a production of Aladdin.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45AM

The Ladykillers announces UK tour by Alistair Smith

Graham Linehan's stage adaptation of The Ladykillers is to tour the UK and Ireland from this September.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM
Friday, March 16, 2012

Seven days on stage: Matilda on course for Olivier awards domination by Alistair Smith

Kevin Spacey is 'embarrassed' by poor theatre access for young people, Edinburgh and LIFT unveil their festival lineups, and Birmingham Opera Company prepares for Stockhausen lift-offThe kid…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:56AM
Thursday, March 15, 2012

Manchester Theatre Awards announce winners by Alistair Smith

The Lowry in Salford has won in six categories at the Manchester Theatre Awards 2011.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:50AM

Matilda sweeps the board at Olivier award nominations by Alistair Smith

Matilda the Musical has dominated the nominations for the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards, picking up nods in ten categories.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:30AM
Monday, March 12, 2012

Stagecoach lined up for £6.5m buy-out by Alistair Smith

Stagecoach Theatre Arts, the UK's largest stage school franchise, is being sold, as part of a management buy-out that could lead to further international expansion for the company.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:43AM
Friday, March 9, 2012

Seven days on stage: China and Scotland join theatrical hands by Alistair Smith

The national theatres of China and Scotland form a partnership, Steptoe and Son hit the stage and a tornado hits a theatre owned by David 'Spirit of the Dance' KingTartan chopsticksThis week…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:02AM
Thursday, March 8, 2012

New theatre chair could "revolutionise retractable seating" by Alistair Smith

A theatre chair designed for multi-use venues was unveiled this week which its creator claims will "revolutionise retractable seating".

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:16AM
Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Consortium launches project to encourage families to attend arts by Alistair Smith

Arts Council England has awarded £1.1 million for a three-year programme to encourage more families to attend the arts.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:53AM
Friday, March 2, 2012

Seven days on stage: Rylance, Djalili and Braff are in, but Gareth Gates is out by Alistair Smith

The West End welcomes Zach Braff and awaits Mark Rylance and Omid Djalili, but Pop Idol star won't be joining them as Hair tour is pulled; meanwhile, the passport office insults actorsScrubs…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Shortlist for Sheridan Morley book prize unveiled by Alistair Smith

Biographies of Lionel Bart, James Corden and Stephen Sondheim are among the nominations for the fifth annual Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:56AM
Thursday, March 1, 2012

The Houdini Experience, Peacock Theatre, London by Alistair Smith

Peacock Theatre, London: "Tonight, it's all about Houdini," says Hans Klok during his debut London show. It isn't. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:11AM

Exclusive: Outrage as passport office says 'acting is not a proper job' by Alistair Smith

Equity president Malcolm Sinclair has written to home secretary Theresa May to complain after a West End performer's reference for a passport application was rejected because "acting was not…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:27AM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Jennifer Haley wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Alistair Smith

US playwright Jennifer Haley has been awarded the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for her play Nether.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:01PM

Soho Theatre backs outer London venue plans by Alistair Smith

Soho Theatre and the Waltham Forest Cinema Trust have unveiled plans to reopen the former Granada Cinema in Walthamstow as a live entertainment venue.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:54AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

RSC to take Matilda to Broadway in 2013 by Alistair Smith

Matilda the Musical will transfer to New York in early 2013, the Royal Shakespeare Company has confirmed.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:31AM

Inbetweener to star in West End play by Alistair Smith

Inbetweeners actor Blake Harrison is to make his West End debut in Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios this May.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:44AM

Government should ringfence drama school funding - Henley by Alistair Smith

Government must protect funding for conservatoire-level drama schools in the long-term, according to Darren Henley's much anticipated review of cultural education in England.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:22AM

Business support for arts drops by 7% by Alistair Smith

Corporate sponsorship of the arts has fallen for the fourth year in a row, down 7% on 2010's figures, according to results published this week by Arts & Business.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:01AM
Monday, February 27, 2012

Mark Rylance's Richard III and Twelfth Night confirm West End run by Alistair Smith

Shakespeare's Globe's forthcoming productions of Richard III and Twelfth Night, starring Mark Rylance, will transfer to the West End, it has been confirmed.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:44AM

RSC's Written on the Heart will transfer to West End by Alistair Smith

David Edgar's Written on the Heart is to transfer to the West End this April.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:43AM

UK City of Culture competition extended to 2017 by Alistair Smith

Arts minister Ed Vaizey has announced that the nationwide competition to find the UK's City of Culture will be extended to 2017.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:30AM
Friday, February 24, 2012

Seven days on stage: Woody Allen gives Bullets Over Broadway a musical shot by Alistair Smith

Allen is adapting his 1994 movie for the stage, Matilda wins the public vote at the Whatsonstage awards, and Chortle's female-unfriendly comedy awards shortlist is no laughing matterScreen t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:07AM

ACE to include 'green clauses' in funding contracts by Alistair Smith

Arts Council England is to incorporate eco-friendly clauses into its funding agreements with national portfolio organisations, making it the first arts funding body in the world to have envi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:47AM

Brining sets out vision for West Yorkshire Playhouse by Alistair Smith

Incoming West Yorkshire Playhouse artistic director James Brining has said that he wants to make "world class local" work at the venue, reflecting the theatre's home in Leeds but with potent…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:49AM
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Lloyd Webber's foundation donates £150K to Royal Court Studio by Alistair Smith

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation is to give £150,000 over two years to the Royal Court Theatre's Studio programme, which supports emerging playwrights.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

International flavour for Brighton Fringe by Alistair Smith

This year's Brighton Fringe will feature more than 675 events at nearly 200 venues, with an increased international element.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:58AM

Tina Turner musical to premiere at Hackney Empire by Alistair Smith

A new musical based on the story of Ike and Tina Turner and featuring their music will premiere at the Hackney Empire this April.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:18AM

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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