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Friday, September 8, 2017

Teenagers launch seven-point pledge for future of London’s Yard Theatre by Giverny Masso

A committee of young people has created a manifesto for London’s Yard Theatre that will directly impact the venue’s future programming. Ten

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Production news round-up: Hull City of Culture final season and new musical version of An Officer and A Gentleman announced by Giverny Masso

This week Hull City of Culture 2017 announces its final season, which includes new plays from James Graham and Maxine Peake.  Other

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Free online yoga resource set up to help improve performers’ well-being by Giverny Masso

A musical theatre performer has created a free online resource of yoga videos for people working in theatre, in a bid to

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Howard Brenton play to premiere at new Southampton theatre by Giverny Masso

The world premiere of Howard Brenton’s The Shadow Factory has been announced to run at a new theatre in Southampton. Brenton’s latest

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Theatre Royal Bath to launch performing academy by Giverny Masso

Theatre Royal Bath and Bath College are to collaborate on the college’s level three diploma in performing and production arts. For the

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Five Guys Named Moe extends run by Giverny Masso

Five Guys Named Moe has extended its run at the pop-up Marble Arch Theatre in London. The musical, written and directed by

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier photography exhibition to raise money for Old Vic by Giverny Masso

An exhibition of photographs of actors Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier will be auctioned to raise money for London’s Old Vic Theatre.

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Casting announced for Royal Court productions by Giverny Masso

Sharon Duncan-Brewster has been cast in a new play by Chris Thorpe at London’s Royal Court Theatre. The Bad Girls and EastEnders

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Arcola seeks BAME or refugee playwright for main stage commission by Giverny Masso

London’s Arcola Theatre has announced a new commissioning opportunity for black, Asian, minority ethnic or refugee playwrights. The theatre, based in Dalston,

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Les Miserables creator’s latest work to show in London by Giverny Masso

The Other Palace in London has announced a workshop production of Les Miserables creator Alain Boublil’s latest work. Manhattan Parisienne, a story

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Christian Slater to star in Glengerry Glen Ross West End production by Giverny Masso

Christian Slater will star in a West End production of Glengarry Glen Ross at the Playhouse Theatre. The actor, whose credits include

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Max Stafford-Clark to quit Out of Joint after 23 years by Giverny Masso

Max Stafford-Clark has announced he is leaving Out of Joint, the theatre company he founded, after 23 years. Stafford-Clark, who was previously

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Caroline or Change to transfer to London’s Hampstead Theatre by Giverny Masso

Jeanine Tesori’s Caroline, or Change will transfer to London’s Hampstead Theatre following a run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Sharon D Clarke

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James Graham: ‘Hull is bucking the trend in nightmare local arts funding crisis’ by Giverny Masso

Playwright James Graham has slammed “nightmare” local arts funding cuts, but praised Hull City Council for investing in culture. Graham, who has

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Prince Charles named royal patron of the Old Vic by Giverny Masso

Prince Charles has been appointed royal patron of the Old Vic theatre in London. The venue has also announced a new partnership

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Graeae playwriting programme launches search for BAME writers by Giverny Masso

Graeae Theatre Company is calling for D/deaf or disabled writers from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for its writing

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Gender fluid children’s storytelling events announced by Giverny Masso

Wilton’s Music Hall in London is to host a series of storytelling hours for children with gender fluid performers. Tales in Drag

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Film-maker Farooq Beg: ‘The only training I had was in cutting people open’ by Giverny Masso

Farooq Beg is currently directing Ishq, a musical inspired by ancient Sufi folklore celebrating 70 years of Pakistan’s independence. He tells Giverny

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Friday, September 1, 2017

Council backs plans for pop-up Shakespeare theatre in York by Giverny Masso

City of York Council has given its approval to plans for a pop-up Shakespearean theatre in the city centre. The council’s executive

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New cast for The Ferryman announced by Giverny Masso

Maureen Beattie and Catherine McCormack are to join the cast of The Ferryman at London’s Gielgud Theatre. A new cast has been

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Perth Theatre to hold costume sale by Giverny Masso

Perth Theatre is selling thousands of costumes from its 120-year history to members of the public. Clothing, accessories, hats and shoes from

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Plays by Maxine Peake and James Graham lead Hull City of Culture season by Giverny Masso

New plays by Maxine Peake and James Graham have been announced as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017’s final season.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Dance piece to be live-streamed online from army drill hall by Giverny Masso

Rosie Kay Dance Company’s 5 Soldiers – The Body is the Frontline is to be live-streamed from a working army drill hall. The

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Children’s theatre to take up residency in new Wimbledon arts space by Giverny Masso

The Colour House Children’s Theatre is to become the first resident company at a new performance space in London. Wimbledon Library’s Arts

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Full casting announced for Cilla Black musical by Giverny Masso

Full casting has been announced for a musical exploring the life of Cilla Black. Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel and Carl Au,

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Council to investigate compulsory minimum wage at Edinburgh Fringe by Giverny Masso

Edinburgh’s City Council is to produce a report on how to promote fair working conditions at the fringe. The council has officially

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All-female The Picture of Dorian Gray to run at Watermill Theatre by Giverny Masso

Owen Horsley is to direct an all-female cast in an adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray at the Watermill Theatre in

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Pleasance unveils winners of new Edinburgh awards scheme by Giverny Masso

Rhum and Clay Theatre Company’s Testosterone has been announced as one of the winners of the Pleasance’s new in-house Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Final Fringe Firsts for 2017 announced by Giverny Masso

The Wardrobe Ensemble’s Education, Education, Education is among the final batch of winners of the Scotsman Fringe First awards. Six Fringe Firsts

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Lyn Gardner and Salt show among Total Theatre Awards winners by Giverny Masso

Critic Lyn Gardner and performer Selina Thompson are among the winners of this year’s Total Theatre Awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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BECTU demands 9% pay increase for West End theatre workers by Giverny Masso

Entertainment union BECTU is seeking a 9% pay rise for West End theatre workers. The body is also asking for employers covered

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