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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

#LoveTheatreDay 2015 – live by Matthew Caines

On 18 November, more than 300 theatres and groups from across the world will join audience members to celebrate #LoveTheatreDay on TwitterHow you can get involvedA list of the theatres and g…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:08AM
Friday, October 16, 2015

#LoveTheatreDay 2015: key info and how to get involved by Matthew Caines

Here’s all you need to know about this year’s Twitter event, which takes place on Wednesday 18 November 2015On Wednesday 18 November, theatres, amateur groups, arts companies and audienc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04AM
Wednesday, November 19, 2014

#LoveTheatre day – live by Matthew Caines

Today, theatres from across the UK and beyond will be celebrating the stage as part of the very first #LoveTheatre day on Twitter• How to get involved in #LoveTheatre day• Theatre in the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:04AM
Monday, March 24, 2014

Musicals we love: The Book of Mormon by Matthew Caines

It's not the kind of show you take home to meet your parents, but the sheer joyfulness of this musical makes it specialLike the rumbling thunder that precedes a flash of lighting, I heard Th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:08AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Interview with Dawn Walton, artistic director, Eclipse Theatre | Arts head by Matthew Caines

Diversify audiences and casting directors and you will improve theatre overnight, says the touring company chiefHi Dawn, what can you tell me about Eclipse Theatre?Eclipse Theatre Company ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:40PM
Monday, December 30, 2013

Top five tips from 2013 for arts and culture professionals by Matthew Caines

From art theft to museum mobile apps, we roundup some of the best insights from a year of online live chatsKeep it simple"For me, keeping it simple is about getting to market early and then …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM
Friday, December 27, 2013

Top ten arts industry quotes from 2013 by Matthew Caines

From sculpture park programmers to Google directors, we round up some of best quotes from our weekly interviewsAnne Carson asked in Decreation, a collection of poems and essays: what is a qu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:01AM
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

'Dance communicates in a way that no other artform can' | Antonia Grove, Probe by Matthew Caines

The woman behind the dance theatre company on funding, gender issues and why now is the time for cross-artform workHi Antonia, can you tell me a little bit about Probe? What is it and what i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Arts head: Purni Morell, artistic director, Unicorn theatre by Matthew Caines

The theatre director on childhood creativity, paying attention to parents and why audiences should know more than performersHi Purni, could you tell me a bit more about Unicorn Theatre and h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:23AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Arts head: Michael Walling, founder, Border Crossings by Matthew Caines

The intercultural theatre director on translation, censorship and plays seen as tragedy in one country and comedy in anotherHi Michael, can you tell me a little bit about Border Crossings an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:51AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Arts head: Chantal Guevara, director, Cloud Dance Festival by Matthew Caines

The festival director and freelance producer on gender issues in dance, and why regional artists don't actually care about LondonHi Chantal, can you tell me a bit about Cloud Dance Festival …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:49AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Arts head: Jessica Hepburn, executive director, Lyric Hammersmith by Matthew Caines

The venue's joint chief on Secret Theatre, Walking Wednesdays and managing a multimillion pound development projectHi Jessica, can you tell me a bit more about the Lyric Hammersmith and your…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:38AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Virtual theatre rehearsal: when Skype saved the day (and play) by Matthew Caines

After Clout Theatre lost their director to visa issues, the company turned an unlikely situation to their creative advantageClout Theatre's latest production should have been just like any o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:23AM
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Arts head: Claire Simpson, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry by Matthew Caines

The general manager of Belgrade's community and education work on creative resilience and the infectious nature of ambitionHi Claire, can you tell us a bit more about Belgrade Theatre and it…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:21AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

15 tips on setting up a theatre company by Matthew Caines

From funding to fringe festivals, a panel of theatre pros who have been there and done it share their expert insights• Read a full transcript of this panel discussionAlexander Kelly, co-ar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05AM
Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Arts head: Suba Das, associate director, Curve Theatre by Matthew Caines

Over-supply, not lack of support, may be pricing out artists from low-income or diverse backgrounds, says the directorHi Suba, can you tell us a little bit about Leicester's Curve Theatre an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:07AM
Monday, July 22, 2013

How to set up your first theatre company – live chat by Matthew Caines

Join us from noon on Friday 26 July to talk founding a theatre company – from structure and funding to logos and namesThey say if you can't beat them, join them. And there's a similar sayi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:28AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Arts head: Nobby Dimon, North Country Theatre by Matthew Caines

The artistic director explains how the rural theatre company faced almost complete closure, and then rose from the ashesHi Nobby, can you tell us a bit about North Country Theatre and what y…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:38AM
Monday, April 22, 2013

Arts head: Julian Bird, chief executive, the Society of London Theatre by Matthew Caines

The ex-Tate man talks producing the Olivier Awards 2013 and what theatre can learn from the art worldHi Julian, can you tell us a bit about the Society of London Theatre, the Theatrical Mana…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:13AM
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Les Mis to Book of Mormon: how to make a musical in 2013 – live chat by Matthew Caines

Join us and a chorus line of stage musical experts from noon on Friday 22 February to talk putting on a showWhy is it that musicals are so often a guilty pleasure? With some embarrassment, I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:34AM
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Marketing a regional production – ask West Yorkshire Playhouse by Matthew Caines

Join the press and comms team at WYP to talk Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the secret to marketing regional theatre• Ask the team any question from noon on Friday 26 October, or leave a questi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:41PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards