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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

When Darkness Falls at Union Theatre to be postponed by Hira Desai

Following the Government’s announcement, WHEN DARKNESS FALLS at The Union Theatre in London, will now be postponed. Read more here. The post When Darkness Falls at Union Theatre to be pos…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:35AM
Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Kings Of Broadway concert is coming to the West End next month for one night only by Hira Desai

For one night only, a host of stars come together to celebrate the music of Jule Styne, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim at The Palace Theatre. Read more! The post Kings Of Broadway conc…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:40AM

National Theatre announces free virtual courses for young people to learn theatre-making skills by Hira Desai

The National Theatre is providing opportunities for young people to take part in creative activities and find new ways to explore theatre-making. Read more. The post National Theatre announc…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:59AM

Comedian and actor John Sessions dies aged 67 by Hira Desai

Comedian and actor, John Sessions, known best for his various comedy roles, has died aged 67. Read more here. The post Comedian and actor John Sessions dies aged 67 appeared first on Offici…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:29AM

Talking Shakespeare returns with Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren and David Oyelowo by Hira Desai

The RSC have today announced the return of the popular online conversation Talking Shakespeare from 16 November. Find out more about the guests here! The post Talking Shakespeare returns wit…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AM

Culture Secretary confirms Art venues can open for rehearsals and live-streamed performances by Hira Desai

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed last night that rehearsals and live-streamed performances are permitted to go ahead during the second lockdown period. The post Culture Secretary c…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:21AM
Monday, November 2, 2020

Kenny Wax, Producer of Six the Musical urges government to provide further guidance for theatres by Hira Desai

Producer Kenny Wax urges the Government to provide further guidance to help productions plan for the reopening of shows next month. The post Kenny Wax, Producer of Six the Musical urges gove…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:15PM

Producers of The Great Gatsby cancel performances from 4 November until 2 December by Hira Desai

The Great Gatsby will be cancelling performances at IMMERSIVE LDN from Wednesday 4 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020. The post Producers of The Great Gatsby cancel performances from 4…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:43AM

Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in Old Vic’s live-streamed A Christmas Carol by Hira Desai

Andrew Lincoln will be starring as Ebeneezer Scrooge in this year's live-streamed Old Vic: In Camera - A Christmas Carol adapted by Jack Thorne. The post Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:03AM

Nimax Theatres close West End venues from 5 November until 2 December by Hira Desai

Following the Government's latest announcement, Nimax Theatres, owners of six locations across the West End, have announced they will cancel performances from 5 November to 2 December. The p…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:01AM

National Theatre confirms cancellation of Death Of England: Delroy from 5 November by Hira Desai

The National Theatre has announced it will cancel performances of its ongoing production of Death of England: Delroy from 5 November to 28 November. The post National Theatre confirms cance…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:54AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Femi Elufowoju Jr. by Hira Desai

In our Theatre Artists Fund series, we speak to the recipients of the grants to find out more about their stories and how the pandemic has affected them. The post How the Theatre Artists Fun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:19AM
Monday, August 31, 2020

Jodie Steele Associates launch National Dance Competition 2020 by Hira Desai

Jodie Steele Associates performing school is offering dancers the chance to show off their skills in the National Dance Competition 2020. Find out more! The post Jodie Steele Associates laun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:19AM
Friday, August 28, 2020

First look: Ralph Fiennes’ Bridge Theatre debut in David Hare’s monologue Beat the Devil by Hira Desai

We've got the first look of production images of the Bridge Theatre's Beat The Devil monologue starring Ralph Fiennes. Check them out! The post First look: Ralph Fiennes’ Bridge Theatre de…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:57AM

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Amy Dolan by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out more about their stories and how the pandemic has affected them. The post How the Theatre Artists Fund has help…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:19AM

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Loussin-Torah Pilikian by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out how the pandemic has affected them and to why they applied for the grant. The post How the Theatre Artists Fund…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:16AM
Thursday, August 27, 2020

Southwark Playhouse to live-stream a new musical starring Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser by Hira Desai

Catch Rosalie Craig and Hadley Fraser in new musical Before After via live-stream at Southwark Playhouse next month. Find out how to get tickets here! The post Southwark Playhouse to live-st…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:36AM

Jennifer Lunn wins The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 with extract performed by Sharon D. Clarke & Celia Imrie by Hira Desai

It was announced today that Jennifer Lunn has been awarded The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 for her play ‘Es and Flo’. Find out more here. The post Jennifer Lunn wins The Popcorn Writing A…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:26AM

& Juliet star Miriam-Teak Lee to host The Stage Debut Awards 2020 by Hira Desai

The award-winning & Juliet actress Miriam-Teak Lee will host this year’s The Stage Debut Awards. Find out more here (including the full list of nominees!) The post & Juliet star Mi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:06AM
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Theatre Artists Fund raises £3.5m including a £1m contribution from Arts Council England by Hira Desai

Thanks to a significant investment from Arts Council England, the fund will now open for its second round of applications. Find out more here. The post Theatre Artists Fund raises £3.5m in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:50PM

Watch a newly released trailer from Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert by Hira Desai

Check out a new trailer of the special staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. The post Watch a newly released trailer f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:41AM

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: Tess Letham by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out how the pandemic has affected them and to learn more about their stories. The post How the Theatre Artists Fund …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The Chipping Norton Theatre postpones panto and reveals further plans by Hira Desai

Chipping Norton Theatre today announced that they will be postponing their panto for the first time in 48 years. Find out more about their plans here. The post The Chipping Norton Theatre po…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:17AM

Sleepless A Musical Romance begins performances tonight by Hira Desai

Tonight, for the first time since lockdown, a fully staged musical is opening inside a theatre. Find out more about Sleepless A Musical Romance. The post Sleepless A Musical Romance begins …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:41AM

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre reveals plans for reopening in September by Hira Desai

Audiences can catch Mischief Movie Night, a comical evening about life on stage starring Rosalie Craig and Ash Elladi and many more performances. The post Yvonne Arnaud Theatre reveals plan…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:58AM

Sky Arts free-to-view channel reveals initial programming in the lead up to its premiere by Hira Desai

Sky Arts free-to-view TV channel is set to premiere on 17 September and we're bringing you all the latest on what will be aired! The post Sky Arts free-to-view channel reveals initial progr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:41AM

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to release short films created by female choreographers by Hira Desai

Adventures In Film will feature three bold and innovative dance films based on the New Adventures love of Storytelling. Find out more here! The post Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to re…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:17AM
Monday, August 24, 2020

Catch your fave West End stars in a new series of free outdoor performances by Hira Desai

From 27 August, you can catch some of your fave West End stars in a series of free outdoor performances taking place at The Garden at The Centre Point. The post Catch your fave West End star…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:42PM

How the Theatre Artists Fund has helped: CJ Mitchell by Hira Desai

We're talking to the recipients of the Theatre Artists Fund grant to find out more about their stories and how the pandemic affected them. Find out more. The post How the Theatre Artists Fun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:17AM

Why it takes time for shows to reopen by Hira Desai

From 15 August, theatres were finally allowed to reopen for indoor performances with social distancing but the majority remain closed. Find out why here. The post Why it takes time for sho…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:53AM
Friday, August 21, 2020

Head to St Martin’s Lane to spot your fave West End show’s barrier boards by Hira Desai

Pop down to St Martin's Lane and take a photo with your favourite show-themed barrier, then share it with us using #BackOnStage. Find out more here! The post Head to St Martin’s Lane to s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:07PM

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