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Friday, April 24, 2020

Sister Act London reschedules performances due to COVID-19 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Due to current government guidelines resulting in a delay to the production, the producers of SISTER ACT announced today that performances in London have now been rescheduled…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:52AM
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Southwark Playhouse launches free streaming platform Southwark Stayhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Southwark Stayhouse has launched a new streaming service sharing shows and exclusive video content for free until Southwark Playhouse is able to re-open. This post Southwark …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:05PM

Mark Rylance to star in revival of Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem in 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mark Rylance is to star in a revival of Jez Butterworth's award-winning play Jerusalem of 2021 to be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. This post Mark Rylance to star in…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:23AM

National Theatre at Home to stream Frankenstein and Antony and Cleopatra by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in Frankenstein and Ralph Fiennes in Antony and Cleopatra to be streamed on YouTube as part of National Theatre Home. This post Nati…

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RSC celebrate William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday virtually by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo In celebration of William Shakespeare’s 456th birthday, the RSC has today unveiled the results of its largest ever digital celebration by audiences. This post RSC celebrate…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:10AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Theatre companies and wardrobe departments help NHS by sewing scrubs by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Theatre companies and wardrobe staff from across the UK are pitching in to help NHS have the PPE they need during the COVID-19 Crisis. This post Theatre companies and wardrob…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:33AM
Monday, April 20, 2020

American Idiot UK Tour cast release Green Day cover to aid NHS by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tom Milner along with band members from UK and Ireland tour of American Idiot released a unique cover version of Green Day’s ‘Wake me up When September Ends’ to raise f…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:38PM

Judi Dench in Conversation with Giles Brandreth to be streamed online by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dame Judi Dench in conversation, hosted by Giles Brandreth, will be streamed online to support the Orange Tree Theatre. This post Judi Dench in Conversation with Giles Brandr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:29AM
Sunday, April 19, 2020

Les Misérables The Staged Concert charity download announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Les Misérables - The Staged Concert is to be made available for digital download in the UK and Australia benefitting COVID 19 charities This post Les Misérables The Staged …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:53AM
Saturday, April 18, 2020

Michael Ball, Capt Thomas Moore, NHS Choir hit No1 with charity single by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Michael Ball, Captain Thomas Moore and the NHS Choir's single has hit number 1 bolstering 99-year-old Captain Moore's £22 million NHS collection. This post Michael Ball, Cap…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:08PM

Behind the scenes at The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Phantom Of The Opera 25th anniversary production awas an incredible. We found these two great YouTube videos taking you backstage. This post Behind the scenes at The Phan…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:12AM

REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary Production ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Douglas Mayo reviews Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera 25th Anniversary Production at the Royal Albert Hall in 2011. This post REVIEW: The Phantom Of The Opera 2…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:41AM

Watch the cast of Rent 20th anniversary London cast celebrate the NHS by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Rent 20th anniversary London cast have used to lockdown to re-unite and celebrate the men and women of the NHS. Enjoy this video of Seasons of Love. This post Watch the c…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:30AM

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures bring three productions to Sky Arts by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New Adventures, Sir Matthew Bourne's internationally acclaimed dance-theatre company are to present Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Carman on Sky Arts. This post Matthew …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:26AM
Friday, April 17, 2020

Private Lives Tour 2020-21 starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Private Lives Tour to be presented by The Nigel Havers Company and starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge will tour in 2020-21. This post Private Lives Tour 2020-21 starrin…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:20AM

Touring adaptation of Crongton Knights to stream for free by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The stage adaptation of Alex Wheatle’s award-winning young adult novel Crongton Knights is to be streamed for free after the tour was cut short by the coronavirus. This pos…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:52AM

Hampstead Theatre extends free streaming series by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hampstead Theatre, in partnership with The Guardian, extends its free digital streaming series with Tiger Country and #AIWW: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei. This post Hampstead Thea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:02AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Open Air Theatre London announces changes to upcoming season due to COVID by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have announced changes to their upcoming season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more... This post Open Air Theatre London announ…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:36AM

Disney On Broadway 25th Anniversary concert free on YouTube by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney on Broadway's 25th anniversary concert will be streamed this weekend for free on YouTube. This post Disney On Broadway 25th Anniversary concert free on YouTube first a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:39AM

Avenue Q lockdown parody featuring original London cast released by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The original cast of London's Avenue Q has released a great parody called I Wish It Were Life Before Lockdown which is now available on You Tube. This post Avenue Q lockdown …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:58AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Groan Ups UK Tour – Book Tickets Now! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Groan Ups UK Tour is presented by award-winning Mischief Theatre. The Groan Ups tour kicks off at The Lowry on 21 August 2021. Book Now! This post Groan Ups UK Tour – B…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:25AM
Friday, April 10, 2020

Frozen West End to star Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Frozen West End, Disney Theatrical Productions' stage adaptation of the hit film will star Samantha Bark and Stephanie McKeon as Elsa and Anna when it opens at the Theatre Ro…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:49PM
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Curtains the musical starring Jason Manford to be streamed for charity by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The UK touring production of Kander and Ebb's musical Curtains starring Jason Manford is to be streamed on 14 April with proceeds to Funds For Freelancers. This post Curtains…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:14PM

Peter James’ Looking Good Dead Tour 2021 – Book Now by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Peter James Looking Good Dead Tour brings Roy Grace back to the stage at a theatre near you in 2021. Tickerts on sale now. This post Peter James’ Looking Good Dead Tour 202…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:56AM

Mercury Theatre to stream Cinderella pantomime this Easter by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mercury Theatre, Colchester is to stream their hit pantomime Cinderella this Easter weekend for the whole family to enjoy. This post Mercury Theatre to stream Cinderella pant…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:30AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber thinks Covid-19 will keep theatres shut until Sept by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber fears that it will be September before the West End theatres including his own LW Theatre group re-open. This post Andrew Lloyd Webber thinks Covid-19 wil…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:55AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Broadway theatre closure extended to 7 June 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Broadway's theatres will remain closed until 7 June 2020.  The statement made today by the Broadway League extends the closure of Broadway shows which came into effect on 12…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:10PM

Hope Mill Theatre celebrate Rodgers and Hammerstein in online concert by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre will celebrate Rodgers and Hammerstein with West End stars in Some Enchanted Evening an online concert on 26 April This post Hope Mill Theatre …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:45PM

Let it Be – Lopez Family Singers in quarantine – Watch this! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Meet the Lopez Family Singers and listen to this amazing rendition of lennon and McCartney's Let It Be. Watch this video! This post Let it Be – Lopez Family Singers in quar…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:30AM

Leopoldstadt and To Kill A Mockingbird to reschedule London runs by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers of Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt and Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harpern Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird are to reschedule their London seasons. This post Leopoldstadt a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:48AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Performers in isolation raise their voices to support others in unique videos by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Performers in isolation from around the world are joining together thanks to the wonders of modern technology to bring us amazing virtual performances. This post Performers i…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:41AM

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