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Friday, May 27, 2016

An Inspector Calls to make West End return by David Hutchison

Stephen Daldry's staging of An Inspector Calls is to return to the West End to celebrate its 25th anniversary. First staged at

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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Secondary theatre sellers should not be punished, says report by David Hutchison

Secondary theatre ticket sellers should not be banned or have their prices capped, according to a new report published by the government.

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Paul O'Grady, Julian Clary and Lee Mead cast in West End Cinderella by David Hutchison

Paul O'Grady, Lee Mead and Julian Clary have been cast in Cinderella at the London Palladium. O'Grady will appear as the Wicked

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Controversial Streatham Playhouse begins search for operating company by David Hutchison

Developers behind a controversial new theatre in south London have begun the search for a company to operate the venue. Plans for

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Arts Council overhauls leadership structure by David Hutchison

Arts Council England is to change the structure of its governing board, splitting its deputy chief executive position into two separate roles.

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Which? report: Theatre tickets are sold illegally on secondary market by David Hutchison

Theatre tickets are being sold unlawfully by some secondary ticketing sites, new research has found. Seatwave, Viagogo, StubHub and GetMeIn! were among

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Arts funding settlement is council cuts smokescreen, claims shadow culture minister by David Hutchison

Shadow culture minister Thangam Debbonaire has claimed the government's recent arts funding settlement is a cover for axeing local authority funding. In

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

EU spent more than £8.5m on arts in past two years by David Hutchison

More than £8.5 million of European Union funding has been spent on UK arts and culture projects in the past two years.

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Tony Robinson awarded honorary life membership of Equity by David Hutchison

Tony Robinson has been awarded an honorary life membership of the actors' union Equity. The actor and TV presenter was presented with

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Vicky Featherstone: Theatres need artistic directors by David Hutchison

Royal Court chief Vicky Featherstone has defended the role of artistic directors, claiming they are needed to take the brunt of criticism

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Equity to issue guidelines supporting parents in theatre industry by David Hutchison

Equity is to call on theatres and producers across the UK to ease their demands on actors who are parents or carers.

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Rebel Wilson to star in Guys and Dolls in the West End by David Hutchison

Rebel Wilson will join the West End cast of Guys and Dolls for an eight week run in the summer. The Australian

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Equity: Mumbling is fault of 'problem' TVs, not actors by David Hutchison

Equity has refused calls from members to investigate actors mumbling in television dramas, claiming the problem lies instead with modern TVs. Responding

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Actors appeal for new faces in prominent TV roles by David Hutchison

Actors have called on the BBC and Channel 4 to actively cast more new talent in prominent roles in drama programmes. Equity

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Michael Socha: 'After more than 10 years, I'm finally living the West End dream' by David Hutchison

Fresh from a starring role in E4's Aliens, Michael Socha is making his stage return in Liam Barrett's play This Is Living

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Roy Alexander Weise wins 2016 James Menzies-Kitchen directors' award by David Hutchison

Roy Alexander Weise has won the 2016 James Menzies-Kitchen award for young directors. As well as receiving £25,000 prize money, he will

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National Theatre scraps 'plus ones' for critics by David Hutchison

The National Theatre is to stop offering free ‘plus ones’ for critics and other audience members invited to its press nights. From

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BBC's Manchester move has done nothing for northern drama, say industry chiefs by David Hutchison

Television drama made in the north of England has not been bolstered by the BBC's media hub in Manchester, according to industry

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The Exorcist to make UK stage premiere in new Birmingham Rep season by David Hutchison

A stage adaptation of The Exorcist is to make its UK premiere at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this Halloween. Based on William Peter

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Tonic Theatre's pro-gender equality Advance programme enlists National Theatre and ballet companies by David Hutchison

The National Theatre has been named as one of nine new companies to take part in a scheme to improve the representation

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Refugee arts festival among recipients of £3m ACE cash pot by David Hutchison

A refugee arts festival and Hull's City of Culture project are among organisations that have received major cash injections from Arts Council

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Industry welcomes new ATG bosses by David Hutchison

Theatre producers have claimed Ambassador Theatre Group's new leadership team is "good news" for the industry. Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire have

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Children's theatremaker's verdict on theatre in schools: 'not inspirational' by David Hutchison

Most theatre performed in schools is "not good" and is failing to inspire children to see more, according to a leading children's

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RCS deputy principal condemns 'comfort zone' casting by David Hutchison

Middle-class, able-bodied white men who have the majority of powerful theatre jobs feel "most comfortable" casting actors like themselves, according to a

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Casting director Jane Deitch: Writers 'don't get' need for diversity by David Hutchison

Playwrights and screenwriters "just don't get" the need for better diversity of talent in theatre and TV, according to claims made by

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Friday, May 13, 2016

Lynda Hornsby: Lack of work for actors with learning disabilities is 'scary' by David Hutchison

Actors with learning disabilities are battling a "scary" lack of work in mainstream theatres, according to a leading company in the field.

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Don't patronise regions, Derby Theatre chief tells London conference by David Hutchison

Derby Theatre artistic director Sarah Brigham has hit out at "patronising" suggestions that venues outside London could join in with a West

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Sheffield Theatres announces shortlist for director's prize by David Hutchison

Seven emerging directors have been shortlisted for a new prize at Sheffield Theatres that will reward the winner with a full production

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Campaigners to fight comedians' corner for fair pay at Edinburgh festivals by David Hutchison

Members of Equity Comedians’ Network are to campaign during this year's Edinburgh festivals for fair pay and better working conditions. Led by

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Tobacco Factory Theatres announces new directors by David Hutchison

Bristol’s Tobacco Factory Theatres has appointed a new leadership team, confirming Mike Tweddle as artistic director and Lauren Scholey as executive director.

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

Deaf and disabled 'shut out of theatre press nights' by David Hutchison

Theatre director Jenny Sealey has claimed deaf and disabled theatre workers are shut out of press nights because they aren't fully accessible.

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