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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Love letter to Scottish theatre part of digital Edinburgh International Festival by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon A “personal love letter to Scottish theatre” from the National Theatre of Scotland and a new take on Kieran Hurley’s hit play Mouthpiece are part of this year’s digita…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:27AM
Thursday, August 6, 2020

REVIEW: Theatre Blogging – Emergence of a Critical Culture, Methuen Drama ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Megan Vaughan’s new book and anthology tracing the development of theatre blogging. This post REVIEW: Theatre Blogging – Emergence of a Critical Cultur…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:40AM
Thursday, July 30, 2020

Maureen Lipman on starring in the online revival of Martin Sherman’s play, Rose by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Maureen Lipman speaks to Mark Ludmon about playing the title role in Martin Sherman’s Rose in its online revival for Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre This post Maureen Lipma…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:37AM
Monday, July 20, 2020

New version of Tell Me on a Sunday switches to gay man’s story by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Lyricist Don Black is working on a gender-switched version of Tell Me on a Sunday changing the main character to a gay man. This post New version of Tell Me on a Sunday switch…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:34AM

Mikron Theatre Company plans 2021 tours after fundraiser by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mikron Theatre Company are planning to tour two new shows in 2021 after a successful fundraising drive. This post Mikron Theatre Company plans 2021 tours after fundraiser firs…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:27AM
Sunday, June 28, 2020

From Marvel to Doctor Who, TV and film cannot exist without theatre by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon examines how much the TV shows and films that we enjoy owe to theatre. Theatre does not exist in isolation but is an integral part of British culture. This post Fr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:24AM
Friday, June 5, 2020

REVIEW: Anansi the Spider Re-Spun, Unicorn Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Anansi the Spider Re-Spun playing as part of the Unicorn Theatre online. This post REVIEW: Anansi the Spider Re-Spun, Unicorn Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭ f…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:02AM
Saturday, May 30, 2020

BOOK REVIEW: This is Shakespeare, Emma Smith ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews This Is Shakespeare by Emma Smith published by Pelican Books. This post BOOK REVIEW: This is Shakespeare, Emma Smith ✭✭✭✭✭ first appeared on Brit…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:50PM
Monday, May 18, 2020

Adventures with the Pitlochry people by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon speaks to Elizabeth Newman about Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s efforts to reach audiences during shutdown. This post Adventures with the Pitlochry people first ap…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:28AM
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

West End theatre closures extended to 28 June 2020 by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon West End Theatre Closures have now been extended until Sunday 28 June, according to the latest statement from Sociert Of London Theatres This post West End theatre closures ex…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:12AM
Monday, May 4, 2020

Diana Quick to star in Donmar’s first online premiere by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon London’s Donmar Warehouse is to premiere a new online production of Adam Brace’s play Midnight Your Time starring Diana Quick. This post Diana Quick to star in Donmar’s …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:22PM
Sunday, May 3, 2020

REVIEW: A Separate Peace, The Remote Read, Zoom ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews A Separate Peace by Tom Stoppard performed live via Zoom and starring Jenna Coleman, Denise Gough, Ed Stoppard and David Morrissey. This post REVIEW: A Sep…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:57AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Leading actors announced for online Headlong plays by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon More than 50 actors have been announced for new digital plays by theatre company Headlong and Century Films in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This post Leading actors anno…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:46AM
Monday, April 20, 2020

New online show promises Irish mythical adventure by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Theatre company Big Telly is to take audiences at home on “an Irish adventure to a mythical other world” through a new online theatrical experience. This post New online s…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, April 18, 2020

Freedom Studios to stream show recorded for mobile phones by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios is to stream a live recording of one of its shows – created specifically for watching online on mobile devices. This post Freedom St…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:32AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Film with new Leeds People’s Theatre to be streamed for free by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The Good Book, a new short film made by Leeds theatre company Slung Low is to be streamed online for free as the latest in a series of dystopian dramas from James Phillips. Th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41AM
Saturday, April 11, 2020

Playtexts of shows you are missing during the shutdown by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Here is the first in our round-up of some of the playtexts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown. Nothing beats live theatre, and some of t…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:16AM

Playscripts of shows you are missing during the shutdown Part Two by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon continues his round-up of some of the playscripts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown. This post Playscripts of shows you are…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:15AM
Thursday, April 9, 2020

RSC extends shutdown for Stratford productions due to COVID-19 by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The RSC has announced that it is now cancelling all performances and events until 30 June and closing its Swan Theatre until the autumn. This post RSC extends shutdown for Str…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:57AM

Omnibus Theatre launches online programme of work by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon A new digital platform for artists and audiences has been set up by Omnibus Theatre in south London, launching with a live recording of coming-of-age comedy-drama Dem Times. …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:26AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Online Fringe Theatre Festival launched to stream shows by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon A rich variety of fringe shows are being streamed online as part of an Online Fringe Theatre Festival set up to help artists during the theatre shutdown. This post Online Frin…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:08PM

Stage version of Night of the Living Dead to stream online by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon A stage version of classic horror film Night of the Living Dead is to be available to watch online as part of a series released by theatre company Imitating the Dog. This post…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:28AM

Pitlochry theatre commissions leading writers for digital works by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland has commissioned a series of digital works by playwrights, poets and performers after announcing the postponement of its summer season. …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:02AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Zoom into The Tempest in new live interactive adaptation by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon An anarchic new adaptation of The Tempest will allow the audience to immerse themselves in Shakespeare’s classic story live via Zoom while in lockdown. This post Zoom into T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:48AM
Friday, April 3, 2020

West End stars offer theatre masterclasses – Westend Bootcamp by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Want to learn how to sing or dance like the West End’s best while you’re in lockdown? Top musical theatre stars have come together for Westend Bootcamps - Monday Mastercla…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:45PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Globe to put content online including past productions by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Shakespeare’s Globe is preparing to release a raft of digital content during the theatre shutdown, including filmed productions and new work. This post Globe to put content …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:53PM

Theatres around the world put productions online by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon As theatres across the UK make digital content available during the shutdown, British audiences can also view productions from other theatres around the world, some with Engli…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:56AM

Nottingham Playhouse releases videos during shutdown by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Nottingham Playhouse is releasing a series of videos and podcasts to keep its audiences engaged during the shutdown. This post Nottingham Playhouse releases videos during shu…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:55AM
Monday, March 30, 2020

RSC organises ‘watch along’ for streaming Twelfth Night by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The Royal Shakespeare Company  (RSC) is to invite people to a live “watch along” of its 2017 production of Twelfth Night when it premieres on streaming service Marquee TV…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:30PM

Curve puts acclaimed football hooligan play online for free by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Leicester’s Curve theatre has made its critically acclaimed production of Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual available online for free. This post Curve puts acclaimed footb…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:10PM

Hampstead Theatre draws on archive to stream plays for free by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Live recordings of three past productions at Hampstead Theatre in London are being released over the coming weeks, available to watch for free. This post Hampstead Theatre dra…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:53AM

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