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Friday, November 25, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

From One Man, Two Guvnors hitting the West End, to this week's theatre award winners. Plus Brucie at the Albert Hall and Rocky the musicalAlistair Smith

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM
Thursday, November 17, 2011

So who is the mystery West End tweeter? by Alistair Smith

While @westendproducer poses as an impresario, many producers don't even know what Twitter is, still less have the time. Might a resting actor be to blame?Thanks to an article in the Observe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:23AM
Monday, November 14, 2011

Sing-along-a Grease to tour UK in 2012 by Alistair Smith

The sing-along version of the film musical Grease has announced a major UK tour for 2012, which will visit 80 theatres across the country.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM
Friday, November 11, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

Poor Spider-Man's caught in a web of law suits and there's no room for Spacey on the Evening Standard theatre awards shortlist; meanwhile Sooty meets Chicago in the West End. The Stage's Ali…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:33AM
Monday, November 7, 2011

Commercial theatre struggles in Evening Standard shortlist by Alistair Smith

Kevin Spacey and James Corden have missed out on the shortlist for the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards, in a line-up that is full of surprises.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:09AM
Friday, November 4, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

From tenor man to Wicker Man ... Plácido Domingo's 40th anniversary celebrations at the Royal Opera House are hit and miss with critics, while a cult horror film is being turned into a stag…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:32AM
Thursday, November 3, 2011

Josie Rourke unveils debut Donmar season by Alistair Smith

Josie Rourke has announced her debut season as artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse in London, launching with a revival of George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer in February.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:55AM
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Peter Hall and Derek Jacobi among winners at Theatre Awards UK by Alistair Smith

Derek Jacobi's King Lear and Bertie Carvel's performance as Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical have picked up the top performance prizes at this year's inaugural Theatre Awards UK.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:58PM
Friday, October 28, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

Pinter gets a West End home, Moscow's Bolshoi gets a criticised renovation and the RSC starts hunting for a roof of its own as the nagging picks up back at HQ. The Stage's Alistair Smith thr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:25PM
Friday, October 21, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

The return of Mark Rylance to London in the much-heralded Jerusalem is this week's big news, as the National theatre announces a tour for War Horse and a new in-the-round venue is mooted for…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:01PM

Cameron Mackintosh announces details for Phantom of the Opera's UK tour by Alistair Smith

John Owen-Jones and Earl Carpenter are to share the title role in the new touring production of The Phantom of the Opera, which launches in spring 2012.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:43AM
Thursday, October 20, 2011

King Kong musical set for 2013 premiere by Alistair Smith

The new stage musical version of King Kong is to open in Melbourne in early 2013.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Full casting announced for Menier's Pippin by Alistair Smith

Harry Hepple, Ian Kelsey, Matt Rawle and Frances Ruffelle have been cast to star in the Menier Chocolate Factory's Christmas show Pippin.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:40AM
Friday, October 14, 2011

Michael Boyd and Vikki Heywood to leave RSC by Alistair Smith

Michael Boyd and Vikki Heywood are to step down from their roles at artistic director and executive director of the Royal Shakespeare Company by the end of 2012.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:59AM

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

The Beatles hit the West End, SuBo limbers up for showtime and Beyoncé boogies into a plagiarism row. The Stage's Alistair Smith on this week's big theatre newsAlistair Smith

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:27AM
Friday, October 7, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

The Stage's Alistair Smith guides you through a week at the theatre, with Phantom of the Opera proving it can still party after 25 years and Russell Brand blaming Canada for his failure to m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:21PM
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Exclusive: Theatre calls for US-style tax relief by Alistair Smith

Commercial producers and Arts Council England are lobbying the government to introduce US-style tax relief that would allow theatre investors to write off losses against income tax.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:24AM
Friday, September 30, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

The West End's Rock of Ages opens to a chorus of protest, Shakespeare's Globe goes global and 'genital origami' gives Leamington Spa the williesAlistair Smith

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:26AM
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Theatre Awards UK announces nominations by Alistair Smith

Derek Jacobi, Marianne Oldham and David Haig are to vie for the best performance in a play award at this year's relaunched Theatre Awards UK, sponsored by The Stage.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:46AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wicked's success is thanks to young, repeat audiences - McCabe by Alistair Smith

Wicked celebrated five years in the West End this week, with its executive producer claiming its ongoing success has been thanks to a predominantly young audience.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:18AM
Monday, September 26, 2011

Wicked to celebrate five years in West End by Alistair Smith

Wicked will celebrate five years in the West End tomorrow, having grossed £145 million at the box office.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:06AM
Friday, September 23, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

Paul McCartney takes his first steps in the world of ballet, Dominic West reunites with an old Wire friend, and Darcey Bussell owns up to some trickery. It's the week in theatre, as seen by …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:51PM

Seven days on stage in pictures by Alistair Smith

Paul McCartney takes his first steps in the world of ballet, Dominic West reunites with an old Wire friend, and Darcey Bussell owns up to some trickery. It's the week in theatre, as seen by …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:51PM
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

How do you solve a problem like the West End musical? by Alistair Smith

Its future may not be as bleak as some commentators argue, but the British musical must change if it's to surviveMark Lawson, writing in today's G2, is shocked by the forthcoming closure of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:01PM

Menier to revive Schwartz's Pippin for Christmas show by Alistair Smith

Southwark's Menier Chocolate Factory is to revive the 1972 musical Pippin for its Christmas show this year.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:54AM
Friday, September 16, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

The Stage's Alistair Smith finds a lot of firsts this week in the world of theatre: cinema-style adverts take centre stage, injured dancers gain specialist NHS treatment, and Lloyd Webber le…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:50AM
Friday, September 9, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

Jay and Silent Bob announce their first UK tour, the Royal Court ups sticks to Peckham and the West End calls time on Priscilla – it's the week in theatreAlistair Smith

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM
Friday, September 2, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

Awards all round as Matthew Bourne launches a choreography prize and the Edinburgh festival ends in a flurry of gongs. The Stage's Alistair Smith brings you the week in theatreAlistair Smith

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:47AM
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust launches authorship campaign by Alistair Smith

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has launched a campaign to debunk the "conspiracy theories" surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's works.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM
Friday, August 26, 2011

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

As Edinburgh says hello to its annual comedy awards, London says goodbye to Betty Blue Eyes. Meanwhile, on Broadway, Chicago's not going anywhere. Alistair Smith rounds up the week's theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48AM

Seven days on stage in pictures by Alistair Smith

As Edinburgh says hello to its annual comedy awards, London says goodbye to Betty Blue Eyes. Meanwhile, on Broadway, Chicago's not going anywhere. Alistair Smith rounds up the week's theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48AM

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