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Monday, November 4, 2019

Sarah Frankcom begins LAMDA tenure by slashing initial audition fees by 75% by Georgia Snow

Audition fees for LAMDA are being cut by 75% to £12 for first-round applicants, in Sarah Frankcom’s first move as the drama

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Friday, November 1, 2019

West End Les Misérables concert to be broadcast in cinemas by Georgia Snow

The staged concert of Les Misérables will be broadcast to cinemas next month, following its closure in the West End. Starring Michael

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students accuse school of failing to act on ‘systemic abuse’ claims by Georgia Snow

Students and recent graduates from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have accused the school of failing to act against “systemic abuse” and

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

One in five parents with special needs children feel uncomfortable at the theatre, survey claims by Georgia Snow

Theatres are being called upon to do more to cater for young audiences with a disability, after new research revealed that one

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Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird confirms West End transfer by Georgia Snow

Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird has confirmed a West End transfer for 2020. The production of Harper Lee’s novel

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Lorne Campbell: Regional theatre cuts have led to great innovation and resilience by Georgia Snow

Sustained cuts to regional theatre in the UK has enabled the sector to prove its worth and resulted in “great innovation”, the

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Election manifesto for theatre requests funding for school trips and energy efficiency by Georgia Snow

Schools should be given funding to take children on trips to see plays, the theatre industry’s key membership bodies have argued in

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London fringe theatre the Bunker to close in 2020 by Georgia Snow

The Bunker in London Bridge is set to close next year due to proposed redevelopment of the site, its management has announced.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Creative industries bodies publish pre-election manifesto by Georgia Snow

A £1 billion creative investment bank dedicated to supporting the regions that need it most and a significant increase to public arts

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West End comedy The Man in the White Suit to close early by Georgia Snow

The Man in the White Suit will close its run in the West End a month earlier than planned, with producers blaming

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Unicorn strikes up partnership with Great Ormond Street to develop children’s theatre for hospitals by Georgia Snow

London’s Unicorn Theatre has established a partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital to create work for children and young people receiving treatment

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King’s Head wins inaugural London Pub Theatre of the Year award by Georgia Snow

The King’s Head has been named the inaugural London Pub Theatre of the Year, at an awards ceremony celebrating pub theatres’ role

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David Hasselhoff to join West End cast of 9 to 5 the Musical by Georgia Snow

David Hasselhoff is to join the West End cast of 9 to 5 the Musical. The actor will play Franklin Hart Jnr

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Sunday, October 27, 2019

UK Theatre Awards 2019: the winners in full by Georgia Snow

The UK Theatre Awards 2019, which celebrate achievement in regional theatre, took place at London’s Guildhall on October 27. They were hosted

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Actor Michael Jibson sets up trust to support drama students from the North East by Georgia Snow

Olivier-winning actor Michael Jibson is setting up a fund to enable young people from Hull and East Yorkshire to access drama-school training.

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Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act by Georgia Snow

Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her starring role in Sister Act for a London run of the musical version next year, which will

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Deborah Bull calls on government to reverse arts education decline by Georgia Snow

Former Royal Ballet principal dancer and peer Deborah Bull has criticised the omission of culture from last week’s Queen’s Speech, calling for

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Government launches £5m academy to boost arts on prescription by Georgia Snow

Nearly one million people will be referred for singing or art activities by doctors under a £5 million plan to roll out

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London’s Royal Court pledges to become net-zero carbon venue in 2020 by Georgia Snow

The Royal Court in London has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions over the course of next year. The theatre said it

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh to receive 2019 Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts by Georgia Snow

Cameron Mackintosh will receive this year’s Gielgud Award for Excellence in the Dramatic Arts. The accolade is traditionally handed out as part

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Ovalhouse director Deborah Bestwick to step down after 20 years by Georgia Snow

Deborah Bestwick is to step down as director of Ovalhouse as the theatre prepares to relocate to a new building in Brixton.

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Welsh National Opera to recruit associate artists via open audition process by Georgia Snow

Welsh National Opera is launching a new associate artist programme as part of efforts to develop young talent. The Cardiff-based company is

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Northern Stage’s Lorne Campbell appointed to lead National Theatre Wales by Georgia Snow

Lorne Campbell has been appointed artistic director of National Theatre Wales. The Scottish theatre director is currently artistic director of Northern Stage

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Roundhouse and Donmar Warehouse reveal Sackler grant refusals amid opioid crisis allegations by Georgia Snow

Two major British arts institutions have revealed that they have rejected grants from the Sackler family amid the controversy over its alleged

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Liverpool’s Unity Theatre to mark 40th birthday with £40k fundraising drive for outreach work by Georgia Snow

Liverpool’s Unity Theatre is launching a campaign to raise £40,000 to expand its outreach work, to mark the venue’s 40th birthday. The

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Watermill Theatre announces 2020 season by Georgia Snow

The Watermill Theatre will premiere two new British musicals next year as part of its 2020 season. The Newbury venue will stage

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Call for campaign to improve theatres’ accessible offering as report reveals gaps in provision by Georgia Snow

The head of arts accessibility charity VocalEyes has called for an in-depth campaign to improve support for disabled audience members, after its

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Online choreography marketplace created to support dance makers by Georgia Snow

An online platform for dancers, choreographers and teachers to purchase choreography has launched, aiming to enable work to be shared globally. Described

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London’s pub theatres to be celebrated in dedicated award by Georgia Snow

Pub theatres in London are set to be recognised with a new dedicated award celebrating their contribution to the industry. The inaugural

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Hamilton announces West End cast change by Georgia Snow

Karl Queensborough is to take over the title role in Hamilton from Jamael Westman, who has starred in the show since it

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting unveils 2019 shortlist by Georgia Snow

The Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting has announced its shortlist for 2019, which includes an international award for the first time. The international

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