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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical announces a second live-streamed performance by Hira Desai

If you missed the first performance of Showstopper! (The Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical last month, you've got a second chance this month. Find out more here. The post Showstopper! T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:12AM

Camden People’s Theatre announces new commissions to support artists and local community by Hira Desai

Camden People's Theatre has announced its biggest round of commissions to offer much-needed support to artists, with a particular focus on marginalised voices. The post Camden People’s The…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:26AM

The Last Five Years returns to Southwark Playhouse in October by Hira Desai

The Last Five Years will be returning to the Southwark Playhouse in October subject to the government giving the go-ahead for socially distanced indoor performances.  The post The Last Five…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:57AM

Shortlist announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2020 by Hira Desai

Wendell Pierce, David Mitchell and Aimee Lou Wood are among the nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2020. Find out how you can get involved, here! The post Shortlist announced for The Stage…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

West End restaurants, attractions and shops you can now visit by Hira Desai

We've rounded up the restaurants, attractions and shop that you can now visit in the West End including some exciting offers you won't want to miss! The post West End restaurants, attraction…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:07PM

Broadway’s Diana musical to be screened on Netflix in 2021 ahead of its opening by Hira Desai

It was announced today that Broadway's Diana musical will be screened on Netflix next year ahead of it's opening in New York. The post Broadway’s Diana musical to be screened on Netflix in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:18AM

Catch Victoria Hamilton & Daisy Edgar-Jones in Mark Bartlett’s Albion on BBC Four this month by Hira Desai

From 16 August, you can catch Mark Bartlett's Albion starring Victoria Hamilton and Daisy Edgar Jones on BBC Four and BBC iplayer. Find out more. The post Catch Victoria Hamilton & Daisy…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:44AM

UK theatres light up in red to raise urgent awareness to the industry’s crisis by Hira Desai

Hundreds of venues and theatres across the UK were lit up in red last night to urge the Government to provide urgent support for the industry. The post UK theatres light up in red to raise u…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:56AM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announces live screen relays of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert by Hira Desai

Enjoy live screen relays of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert from the lawn at The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre for just £20! Find out more. The post Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre a…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:23AM
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Enjoy an outdoor Shakespeare dining experience this month by Hira Desai

Enjoy a magical open-air evening of Shakespeare and delightful dining from Thursday 20 August - Sunday 23 August in Northwood, just outside of London. The post Enjoy an outdoor Shakespeare d…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:09PM

EKP & Paines Plough announce shortlisted scripts for The Women’s Prize For Playwriting 2020 by Hira Desai

Find out who the 35 shortlisted scripts are for the inaugural The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020, with the winner to be announced this autumn. The post EKP & Paines Plough announce…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:32AM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Theatre industry joins War Child’s Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder by Hira Desai

UK charity War Child has launched the second phase of its Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder and the theatre industry is donating several prizes in support. The post Theatre industry joins W…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:43AM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will remain closed in the West End until 2021 by Hira Desai

The critically acclaimed production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021. The post Harry Potter and the Cursed Child …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:37AM

London Theatre Company announces plans to reopen the Bridge Theatre in September by Hira Desai

Find out all about London Theatre Company's plans to reopen the Bridge Theatre during September and October, subject to the government giving a green light. The post London Theatre Company …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:53AM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund + launch a special edition face covering by Hira Desai

The Theatre Support Fund & Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have launched a special edition face covering to coincide with the venue reopening on 14 August. The post Regent’s Park Open …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:55AM

#WeMakeEvents Day Of Action takes place tomorrow in a fight for the industry by Hira Desai

Hundreds of venues will be turning their lights red tomorrow to symbolise the industry going into red alert as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign. The post #WeMakeEvents Day Of Action takes…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:27AM
Friday, July 17, 2020

Theatre Quiz Round 9: Movie musicals by Hira Desai

This week's quiz is all about movies that have been turned into musicals! Guess the title of the movie and the character who said the memorable line! The post Theatre Quiz Round 9: Movie mus…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:17AM

Live indoor performances can begin from August subject to the success of pilots by Hira Desai

The Prime Minister today announced that indoor theatre performances can begin from August, subject to the success of pilots. Find out more here. The post Live indoor performances can begin f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:27AM

Disney’s Frozen announces West End cast and will now open in April 2021 by Hira Desai

Disneys Frozen have announced that they will be opening from 2nd April and is now booking! Read all the latest here including the full cast. The post Disney’s Frozen announces West End cas…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:05AM
Thursday, July 16, 2020

10 things you didn’t know about The Mousetrap by Hira Desai

The world's longest-running play will be reopening on 23rd October and to celebrate, we're rounding up 10 things you didn't know about The Mousetrap. The post 10 things you didn’t know abo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:26AM

David Hunter and Caroline Kay release new online musical created during lockdown in support of Theatre Artists Fund by Hira Desai

David Hunter and Caroline Kay have come together to produce The Space Between a new musical short created during lockdown in support of Theatre Artists Fund. The post David Hunter and Caroli…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:04AM

English National Opera announces 90-minute Drive & Live series at Alexandra Palace by Hira Desai

In September you can enjoy a specially-stage 90-minute version of Puccini's classic La bohéme performed live in a unique drive-in theatre experience. The post English National Opera announ…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:01AM

Theatre Royal Stratford East to release audio play in response to George Floyd’s death by Hira Desai

Find out how you can tune into 846, an audio play written in response to the death of George Floyd and led by playwriter Roy Williams. The post Theatre Royal Stratford East to release audio …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:57AM

The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong cancelled until 6 September by Hira Desai

All performances of The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong will be cancelled until atleast 6 September 2020. The post The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong cancelled until 6 S…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:46AM

Ida Girls London release Les Misérables medley Stars in support of Help Musicians charity by Hira Desai

London's leading classical crossover group Ida have released a special medley of iconic songs from Les Misérables to support Help Musicians charity. The post Ida Girls London release Les Mi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 04:57AM
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Six Live From The Drive In Tour cancelled by Hira Desai

Live Nation Entertainment have announced that their Live From The Drive-In concert series that was to feature Six the Musical will no longer proceed as planned. The post Six Live From The Dr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:25PM

Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie’s Jekyll And Hyde to be streamed online by The Old Vic by Hira Desai

Oliver Award winner Drew McOnie's Jekyll And Hyde will be available to watch for free on The Old Vic's YouTube channel from 7am BST on Wednesday 5 August. The post Olivier Award winner Drew …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:40AM

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre to reopen next month with Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert & MOREoutdoor series by Hira Desai

From 14 August, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will be welcoming back audiences with 70 live performances in August and September. Find out more! The post Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre to…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:46AM
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Catch Almeida Theatre’s Shifting Tides digital festival this weekend by Hira Desai

Shifting Tides is aimed at and created with 14 - 25 year-olds and will feature brand new audio drama, world film screenings, panel discussions & more! The post Catch Almeida Theatre’s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:07AM

Donmar Warehouse to reopen temporarily in August with sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson by Hira Desai

From 3 August, you can catch a socially distanced sound installation of Blindness based on the dystopian novel by Nobel-prize winning José Saramago. The post Donmar Warehouse to reopen temp…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:39AM

RSC confirms rescheduled programme for winter 2021 and plans for this year by Hira Desai

The Royal Shakespeare Company today announced the winter 2021 season including The Magicians Elephant & The Wars Of The Roses Part 1 and 2. The post RSC confirms rescheduled programme fo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:47AM

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