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Monday, June 8, 2020

Drama Desk Awards 2020 scheduled to stream on 13 June by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Originally scheduled to stream on 31 May, it has been announced that the 65th Annual Drama Desk Awards will now be streamed on 13 June 2020. This post Drama Desk Awards 2020 …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:07PM

Playbox announce guests for new series of Chatterbox by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Playbox Theatre have announced its guests for a new series of Chatterbox giving young people a change to speak to artists and industry professionals. This post Playbox announ…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:56AM

Marisha Wallace releases a cover of Tomorrow from Annie ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Marisha Wallace has released a cover of Tomorrow from the musical Annie for charity and it is devastatingly beautiful! Donate now! This post Marisha Wallace releases a cover …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:28AM

Online production of Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks to stream online by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Birdsong adapted from Rachel Wagstaff from the Sebastian Faulks novel to be specially staged in costumes with digital design will be streaming on 1 July This post Online prod…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:23AM
Sunday, June 7, 2020

From Here To Eternity cast and creatives reunite for one night only by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sir Tim Rice, Stuart Brayson and cast members of the West End production of From Here To Eternity are to appear in a special one night only reunion. This post From Here To Et…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:32PM
Friday, June 5, 2020

Chicago the musical UK Tour 2021 – dates announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Chicago the musical UK Tour returns in 2021. Kander and Ebb's musical vaudeville starts at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre in March 2021. This post Chicago the musical UK Tour…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:42AM
Thursday, June 4, 2020

Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman delayed – New dates announced soon by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The new production of Martin McDonagh's The Pillowman which was to have played at the Duke Of York's Theatre in July 2020 has been delayed This post Martin McDonagh’s The …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:05AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

London theatres closures extended until 2 August 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Society Of London Theatres has extended London theatre closures due to COVID-19 until 2 August 2020. Check out the latest info. This post London theatres closures extende…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:15PM

The Great Gatsby to re-open in West End in October. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers are to trial the re-opening of immersive shows this autumn with The Great Gatsby from 1st October 2020. Book Now! This post The Great Gatsby to re-open in West End …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:52AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2020

RSC updates performance plans for 2020 – London and Stratford by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) updates production plans for 2020 in both Stratford and London due to COVID-19 pandemic. This post RSC updates performance plans for 2020 …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:46AM
Monday, June 1, 2020

Theatre Support Fund+ raises £125,000 for UK theatre workers by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Theatre Support Fund+ raise £125,000 for people working in the theatre industry across the UK. This post Theatre Support Fund+ raises £125,000 for UK theatre workers first …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:32PM

A unique opportunity to buy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Chitty Chitty Bang Bang one of the famous cars in the world, is coming up for auction at Hanson's Auctioneers on 21 June 2020. This post A unique opportunity to buy Chitty Ch…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:22PM

Rent revival rescheduled to late 2020 at Hope Mill Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester has announced the full creative team and rescheduled dates for its production of Jonathan Larson's Rent. This post Rent revival rescheduled to l…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:25PM
Friday, May 29, 2020

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat reschedules to 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers are pleased to announce new performance dates for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium. This post Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:00AM

Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton at Adelphi Theatre is delayed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers David Ian and Michael Harrison have announced that Dominic Cooke's new production of Jerry Herman's Hello Dolly starring Imelda Staunton has been delayed. This post…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:06AM
Thursday, May 28, 2020

The Drowsy Chaperone International casts sing to raise funds by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo International cast members of The Drowsy Chaperone have created this video of As We Stumble Along to raise funds for Actors Fund / Fund for Freelancers. This post The Drowsy …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:07PM

The Seagull and A Doll’s House West End productions postponed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Jamie Lloyd Company has postponed its productions of The Seagull and A Doll's House as a result of theatre closures due to VOVID-19. This post The Seagull and A Doll’s …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:49AM
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Old Vic In Camera to take social distancing to new extremes by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Old Vic In Camera - a new series of live-streamed lockdown theatre from the Old Vic stage aims to replace box office income from theatre closure. This post Old Vic In Camera …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:32PM
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Selladoor Worldwide postpone all their UK tours into 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Selladoor Worldwide announced that all their UK productions will be postponed into 2021 and the temporary closure of three of their venues until November. This post Selladoor…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:08PM

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain – The Car Park Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Birmingham Stage Company's production of Horrible Histories Barmy Britain will tour car parks across the UK. Find out more This post Horrible Histories Barmy Britain – The …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:12AM

Shows To Watch At Home – What’s Shows Are Streaming and When by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Stage Shows To Watch At Home - we have compiled a rolling calendar of the number of shows streamning to allow you to keep track of what on and when. This post Shows To Watch …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:53AM

Hope Theatre London given grant from Arts Council Emergency Response Fund by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Hope Theatre, Islington is being supported by a grant from the Arts Council Emergency Response Fund to help the venue survive during the Covid-19 crisis. This post Hope T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:21AM

Priscilla cast members worldwide celebrate Pride in lockdown by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cast members of Priscilla from around the world are adding a bit of colour to the world with the release of this great video celebrating Pride in lockdown. This post Priscill…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:33AM
Sunday, May 24, 2020

West End Live 2020 – a virtual celebration not to be missed. by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo West End Live 2020 is to celebrate the best of the West End with two highlights programmes featuring performances from the last five years on 20-21 June. This post West End L…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:26AM

The Drive In launches at Troubadour Meridian Water by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Drive-In is a new contact-free way to experience film, pre-recorded theatre and live events at Troubadour Meridian Village in Enfield. This post The Drive In launches at …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:16AM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

School Of Rock conducts online casting search for UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber's School Of Rock is holding an online talent search for young musicians to take part in the 2021 UK Tour of the hit musical. This post School Of Rock cond…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:04PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

The Shows Must Go On continues with Carrie Underwood in The Sound Of Music by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Shows Must Go On are back this week with the streaming of Rogers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music Live starring Carrie Underwood. This post The Shows Must Go On conti…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:59PM

Alan Ayckbourn to star with his wife in new play written in lockdown by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Alan Ayckbourn and his wife Heather Stoney are to star in the World Premiere of his play Anno Domino written in lockdown. This post Alan Ayckbourn to star with his wife in ne…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:34PM

Mountview bring Judi Dench and Giles Terera together for a chat by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dame Judi Dench, Mountview’s President, shares insights into the acting profession with Olivier Award-winner and Mountview alumnus Giles Terera on 1 June This post Mountvie…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:58AM
Monday, May 18, 2020

Sheffield Theatres announce Shakespeare to Sheffield outdoor shows by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sheffield Theatre announces that it hopes to bring Shakespeare to Sheffield's outdoor spaces later this year. This post Sheffield Theatres announce Shakespeare to Sheffield o…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:41PM

Bush Theatre announces Monday Monologues by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Bush Theatre London is releasing a series of filmed monologues by UK and Irish writers under the title of Monday Monologues which started this week. This post Bush Theatr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:19PM

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