Friday, September 16, 2016
Puppeteers are joining together to form a network that will help them work more closely with union Equity on “matters of interest
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AMKara Tointon is to star alongside Keith Allen in a new touring production of Gaslight. The cast also includes Rupert Young, and
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:22AMThursday, September 15, 2016
Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a global licensing and rights management company that aims to compete with Cameron Mackintosh’s own Music Theatre
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PMA major 12-month study into directors’ training in the UK has been launched, which aims to identify gaps in development within the
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Sheffield Theatres dominates the nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards, with a total of eight nods. The nominations are revealed as
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PMAn American in Paris choreographer and director Christopher Wheeldon has criticised the high cost of commercial theatre tickets, admitting that he is
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:40AMLeading theatrical marketing company Dewynters is expanding into Germany, as it looks to provide a “seamless service” for producers working across Europe
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AMWillemijn Verkaik is to return to the West End production of Wicked to play Elphaba. She joins the cast on January 30
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AMStage and TV stalwart Jane Asher has accused young performers of being “snooty” about the work they choose to do early on
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A range of “silent snacks” aimed at theatregoers has been launched, in a bid to combat noisy audiences during productions. The snacks
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Crazy for You starring Tom Chambers is to tour the UK. The Watermill Theatre production will open at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:34PMLuke Johnson has been named new chair of the Almeida Theatre. He replaces Christopher Rodrigues, who is stepping down after eight years,
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AMPopular theatre website West End Frame is to close after five years. Editor Andrew Tomlins broke the news on the blog at
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AMFriday, September 9, 2016
As the West End production of Kinky Boots entered its second year, with new cast members David Hunter and Elena Skye joining
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:23AMAndrew Lloyd Webber has accused some producers of staging their shows in smaller venues so they can demand higher prices for tickets.
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:47AMRamin Karimloo, Gina Beck and Ben Freeman will co-host this year’s West End Bares alongside Graham Norton. The event, which takes place
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:24AMThursday, September 8, 2016
As the opening night for new West End musical Dreamgirls edges closer, producers of the show have released a behind-the-scenes video. The
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AMCampaigner Samuel West has made an impassioned plea to new culture secretary Karen Bradley to protect government funding for the arts and
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AMWednesday, September 7, 2016
The National Theatre has backtracked on plans to deny critics plus one tickets at press nights. In a letter to critics, the
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:02AMMamma Mia! will hold a second relaxed performance in November. The musical first staged a relaxed performance – aimed at families with
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:15AMLiverpool’s Epstein Theatre has been awarded £46,300 for a project celebrating the venue’s history. The money, from the Heritage Lottery Fund, will
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:36AMFriday, August 26, 2016
Directors are pushing for strengthened rights during a show’s development stages, with a new set of clauses that call for proper pay
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:44PMA magician who accused West End show Impossible of stealing one of his acts has settled his dispute with producer Jamie Hendry.
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AMPerformers Sarah-Louise Young and Delme Thomas are among the final winners of this year’s The Stage Edinburgh Awards. They join theatre company
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AMCameron Mackintosh’s new production of Miss Saigon is to tour the UK next year. The Boublil and Schonberg musical, which completed a
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:46AMThursday, August 25, 2016
A mentoring scheme offering emerging directors placements with production companies and broadcasters has been launched. Industry body Directors UK said the scheme,
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James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Richard Gadd have been nominated for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. All three are for best comedy
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:27AMComedian, activist and theatremaker Mark Thomas has won The Stage Special Award at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The prize celebrates sustained
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AMFormer EastEnders actor Jonny Labey is to star in a concert staging of a new musical featuring the songs of Caro Emerald.
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:17AMGuidelines outlining what audition expenses actors are entitled to have been issued by Equity, in a move the union hopes will reduce
SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AMTuesday, August 23, 2016
Performers and backstage staff could face significant problems if West End shows start later after the introduction of all-night Tube services in London,
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