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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

RSC confirms rescheduled programme for winter 2021 and plans for this year by Hira Desai

The Royal Shakespeare Company today announced the winter 2021 season including The Magicians Elephant & The Wars Of The Roses Part 1 and 2. The post RSC confirms rescheduled programme fo…

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Monday, July 13, 2020

The Show Must Go On! merch raises £250,000 by Hira Desai

Theatre Support Fund+ today announced a milestone moment after reaching £250,000 from all The Show Must Go On! merchandise. The post The Show Must Go On! merch raises £250,000 appeare…

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Six the Musical announces further dates for Utilita Live From The Drive-In tour by Hira Desai

Queens...you may or may not lose your heads because Six the Musical have announced they'll be reigning across the UK right into September as part of the UK drive-in tour. The post Six the M…

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Igor Memic wins twelfth annual Papatango New Writing Prize by Hira Desai

Bosnian-born British playwright, Igor Memic has won the 12th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for his debut full-length play, Old Bridge. Read more here. The post Igor Memic wins twelfth a…

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Stiles + Drewe & The British Theatre Academy launch the annual Musical Theatre Young Singer Award by Hira Desai

Stiles + Drewe & The British Theatre Academy are launching a search for the next generation of West End talent. Find out how to apply here! The post Stiles + Drewe & The British Thea…

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Watch Showstopper! The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical online next week by Hira Desai

On July 21st, you can have the choice to create your dream musical from the comfort of your home, all thanks to Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. The post Watch Showstopper! The (Sociall…

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe says it is "not economically viable" to reopen by Hira Desai

A spokesperson from Shakespeare's Globe today announced that they will not be reopening despite the government's announcement yesterday. The post Shakespeare's Globe says it is "not economic…

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Upcoming and rescheduled West End shows by Hira Desai

We know you're missing theatre as much as we are, so we've put together a list of all the shows that are on sale so you have something to look forward to! The post Upcoming and rescheduled W…

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Theatre Quiz Round 8: Kids from shows by Hira Desai

In this week's round of stagey quizzes, we're testing your knowledge of child characters. Can you guess the kid character from the clues? Give it a go! The post Theatre Quiz Round 8: Kids f…

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West End performances of The Prince Of Egypt cancelled until 31 October by Hira Desai

Nederland Theatres today announced that all West End performances of The Prince Of Egypt are cancelled up until and including 31 October. Read more here. The post West End performances of Th…

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Ambassador Theatre Group extends closures until 20 September by Hira Desai

ATG have extended theatre closures until 20 September to help contain the spread of Coronavirus. Read the full statement here. The post Ambassador Theatre Group extends closures until 20 Se…

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Thursday, July 9, 2020

Culture Secretary announces guidance on reopening theatres and other performances by Hira Desai

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden announced today that outdoor performance can begin from 11 July. Find out more here. The post Culture Secretary announces guidance on reopening theatres and …

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Wicked the Musical extends West End run to late November 2021 by Hira Desai

Wicked the Musical has today announced that it will be extending its magical West End run until 27 November 2021. Find out more here. The post Wicked the Musical extends West End run to lat…

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Gecko Theatre's Institute to be broadcast in BBC Arts Culture in Quarantine series by Hira Desai

Institute is a visually captivating, emotionally driven performance, which openly invites its audience to consider what it means to care. Find out more. The post Gecko Theatre's Institute t…

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UK theatre industry comes together to celebrate Inspiring Future Theatre Day by Hira Desai

The UK theatre industry came together to share all the hard work that is done to inspire young people, communities & schools in #InspiringFutureTheatre Day. The post UK theatre industry …

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Dame Judi Dench & David Tennant to feature in RSC's new online series by Hira Desai

Starting from 13 July, RSC will be hosting a series of online conversations with Associate & Honorary Associate Artists from throughout the company's history starting with Dame Judi Denc…

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's new Cinderella musical will now open in March 2021 by Hira Desai

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will now open in March 2021, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Cinderella and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as Stepmother. The post Andrew Lloyd Webber's new Cin…

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Elite dancers from around the world perform Swan Lake in their bathtubs by Hira Desai

Set to Tchaikovsky's famous swan theme, Swan Lake Bath Ballet sees 27 elite ballet dancers performing Swan Lake from their own home filled baths. The post Elite dancers from around the worl…

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Miriam Margolyes & Amit Shah to star in new online short play Watching Rosie by Hira Desai

Original Theatre Company today announced that they will be streaming a brand new online short play on 7 August starring Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah. The post Miriam Margolyes & Amit …

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may begin shortly by Hira Desai

Speaking to LBC yesterday, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said outdoor performances may begin shortly with further information to come mid-July. The post Culture Secretary says outdoor pe…

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Theatre Support Fund + launch The Show Must Go On charity face masks by Hira Desai

After it's great success with the Show Must Go On limited edition t-shirts, the Theatre Support Fund + have now released a charity face mask. Find out more. The post Theatre Support Fund + l…

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Monday, July 6, 2020

The theatre industry reacts to £1.57 billion investment from the UK Government by Hira Desai

We're covering the latest reactions from the theatre industry, following the government's announcement of a £1.57 billion investment to the arts sector. The post The theatre industry re…

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Sunday, July 5, 2020

£1.57 billion rescue package to protect arts, culture & heritage industries by Hira Desai

The government announced an investment of £1.57 billion to protect Britain's world-class arts, culture and heritage industries. Find out more. The post £1.57 billion rescue package to…

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Sam Mendes, SOLT & UK Theatre announce Theatre Artists Fund for individuals in need of emergency financial support by Hira Desai

SOLT and UK Theatre today announced a new Theatre Artists Fund established with a £500k donation from Netflix and spearheaded by director Sam Mendes. The post Sam Mendes, SOLT & UK T…

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Friday, July 3, 2020

Play to the Crowd launches fundraising appeal to support Theatre Royal Winchester by Hira Desai

It was announced today that Theatre Royal Winchester needs £225,000 by the end of September in order to survive beyond the Covid-19 crisis. Read more here. The post Play to the Crowd lau…

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Theatre Quiz Round 7: Anagrams by Hira Desai

In this week's quiz, you've got to unscramble the words to find the song. To make things extra tricky, we've also thrown in a secret phrase. Give it a go! The post Theatre Quiz Round 7: Anag…

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The Mousetrap to reopen in the West End from 23 October by Hira Desai

The world's longest-running show has just announced that it'll be reopening in the West End from 23rd October and tickets are now on sale! Go get em! The post The Mousetrap to reopen in the …

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Musical masterpiece Hamilton the movie is now available to watch on Disney+ by Hira Desai

It's here, it's here! You can now watch the 11-time-Tony Award, GRAMMY Award, Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical from the comfort of your own home. The post Musical mast…

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#scenechange designers wrap theatres with pink tape in #MissingLiveTheatre campaign by Hira Desai

Today, #scenechange will be wrapping theatre buildings in pink tape to spread a positive message of hope and visibility to the industry. The post #scenechange designers wrap theatres with…

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Family-friendly show The Smeds And The Smoos to open at the Rose Theatre in Spring 2021 by Hira Desai

Award-winning production company Tall Stories' will be bringing The Smeds And The Smoos to life on stage in Spring 2021. Find out more here. The post Family-friendly show The Smeds And The …

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Culture Secretary visits the London Palladium to test safety measures by Hira Desai

Culture Secretary, Olivier Dowden, today revealed on Twitter that he had been to visit Andrew Lloyd Webber at the London Palladium. Read more here. The post Culture Secretary visits the Lon…

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