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Monday, January 30, 2017

Lillie Flynn: ‘Acting in a kid-friendly show is a new, amazing experience’ by Georgia Snow

Lillie Flynn has worked mostly in musical theatre, and juggles her career as an actor with one as a musician. She talks

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Saturday, January 28, 2017

John Hurt dies aged 77 by Georgia Snow

Veteran actor John Hurt has died at the age of 77. Hurt, who enjoyed a career spanning six decades, had been suffering

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Friday, January 27, 2017

Radio 4 to air behind-the-scenes documentary on National Theatre Brexit play by Georgia Snow

BBC Radio 4 is to go behind-the-scenes at the National Theatre as it creates a production responding to Brexit called My Country;

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Mathew Russell appointed exec director of Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch by Georgia Snow

The Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch has appointed Mathew Russell as its new executive director and Claire Gevaux as chair. They will work

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Rachelle Ann Go and Giles Terera among first names confirmed for Hamilton by Georgia Snow

Initial casting for the West End production of Hamilton has been announced, with confirmed performers including Rachelle Ann Go and Giles Terera.

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Ivo van Hove to direct Bryan Cranston in National Theatre’s new season by Georgia Snow

Bryan Cranston is to make his UK theatre debut in a new stage adaptation of Network, directed by Ivo van Hove at

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Orange Tree Theatre spurns Arts Council funding process by Georgia Snow

The Orange Tree Theatre has confirmed it is not applying to return to Arts Council England’s portfolio after being dropped from it

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Royal Academy of Dance reveals plans for new London home by Georgia Snow

The Royal Academy of Dance has unveiled plans for a new purpose-built home in south London. The new headquarters will be located

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Darcey Bussell and Fiona Shaw back ‘call to arms’ for arts education by Georgia Snow

Dancer Darcey Bussell, actor Fiona Shaw and culture minister Matt Hancock are among those backing a “call to arms” for arts education,

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Russell T Davies: ’Freedom of speech is more possible in theatre than TV’ by Georgia Snow

  Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies has revealed early plans to refocus his career on theatre, claiming television has a “frightening”

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Trevor Nunn to direct Rattigan and Shaffer plays at the Menier Chocolate Factory by Georgia Snow

Trevor Nunn will direct two plays at the Menier Chocolate Factory this year, returning to the venue for the first time since

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Chiswick’s Tabard Theatre closes amid management overhaul by Georgia Snow

West London pub venue the Tabard Theatre has temporarily closed as it undergoes a change of management. The fringe venue in Chiswick

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Lucy Prebble and Russell T Davies on judging panel for Bruntwood Prize 2017 by Georgia Snow

Writers Lucy Prebble and Russell T Davies, and director Lyndsey Turner are among the figures announced for the judging panel of this

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Underbelly submits fresh plans for temporary theatre in central London by Georgia Snow

Entertainment and events company Underbelly has resubmitted plans for a temporary theatre in central London, following the withdrawal of initial proposals for

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Sonia Friedman slams Let It Shine: ‘BBC should not fund commercial musicals’ by Georgia Snow

West End producer Sonia Friedman has questioned the morality of BBC talent show Let It Shine, claiming it is free advertising for

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Bazalgette leads government review into role of creative industries in UK future by Georgia Snow

Outgoing Arts Council England chair Peter Bazalgette will conduct a review into how the UK’s creative industries can contribute to the country’s

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Sara Kestelman to star in new comedy at Hampstead Theatre by Georgia Snow

Sara Kestelman is to star in a new comedy by Ryan Craig at Hampstead Theatre. Filthy Business will be directed by Hampstead

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Loughborough University academics to explore gender bias in theatre industry by Georgia Snow

Academics at Loughborough University are conducting a major study into gender inequality within theatre. It is thought that the study is the

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Mark Goucher appointed chief exec of Cheltenham Everyman by Georgia Snow

Producer Mark Goucher has been appointed chief executive of the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, in a move that will lead to more

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Kaisa Hammarlund: ‘TV is great, but there’s nothing like the buzz of theatre’ by Georgia Snow

Swedish-born Kaisa Hammarlund has spent her career balancing work in both the UK and her home country. After training in musical theatre,

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Peers pressure government to commit to arts sector post-Brexit by Georgia Snow

Members of the House of Lords have called on the government to show more commitment to supporting the creative industries when the

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Howard Barker defends Print Room casting from ‘yellowface’ criticisms by Georgia Snow

Playwright Howard Barker has addressed accusations of ‘yellowface’ in the casting of his play In the Depths of Dead Love, claiming theatre

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Casting announced for Birmingham Rep’s Bob Marley musical by Georgia Snow

Alexia Khadime and Mitchell Brunings are to star in One Love: The Bob Marley Musical. Brunings will make his UK stage debut

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Gemma Chan and Benedict Wong join ‘yellowface’ protest outside London’s Print Room by Georgia Snow

British East Asian actors Gemma Chan and Benedict Wong were among 200 people who protested outside London fringe theatre the Print Room

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£5k funding boost sparks fresh hope for Burnley Empire by Georgia Snow

Campaigners fighting to save the derelict Burnley Empire Theatre are one step closer to bringing the building back to life after receiving

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Print Room turns on Equity in ‘yellowface’ casting row by Georgia Snow

  West London venue the Print Room has accused Equity of misrepresenting and misquoting its public statement in the midst of a

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Charcoalblue expands footprint with Scotland office by Georgia Snow

Theatre consultancy Charcoalblue has opened a studio in Glasgow as it expands its work in Scotland. The company has also announced new

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Banbury’s Grand Theatre under threat from developers again by Georgia Snow

Banbury’s Grand Theatre is once again under threat from developers, after a third planning application to turn it into flats was submitted.

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Richard Nelson’s Gabriels trilogy to run at Brighton Festival by Georgia Snow

A trilogy of plays by US writer Richard Nelson are the first shows to be announced for this year’s Brighton Festival. The

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Sadler’s Wells and East London Dance launch scheme to support mental health by Georgia Snow

East London Dance has announced a new strategic partnership with Sadler’s Wells, which will begin this year with an initiative to tackle

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Bolton Octagon appoints architect for £10m redevelopment by Georgia Snow

The Octagon Theatre in Bolton has appointed Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios as architect for its major £10 million capital redevelopment project. The

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