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Friday, July 20, 2018

James Graham reveals script for new Brexit drama was ’stolen and leaked’ by Matthew Hemley

Playwright James Graham has revealed that an early draft of his new Brexit drama has been stolen and leaked online. The writer

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Paines Plough and Fiery Angel unveil participants for inaugural emerging writers scheme by Matthew Hemley

Theatre companies Paines Plough and Fiery Angel have teamed up to create a fund aimed at enabling emerging writers to create work

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Natural History Museum to host purpose-built 350-seat theatre by Matthew Hemley

A theatre is to be built within the Natural History Museum in London for the first time, with a 357-seat venue that

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Opera company auctions off 600 costumes and props as it closes after 38 years by Matthew Hemley

An auction of 600 items from opera productions including The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni is being held after the company

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Third of performing arts students sexually harassed – survey by Matthew Hemley

Almost a third of performing arts students in higher education responding to a new survey said they had experienced sexual harassment. The

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Labour’s Tom Watson urges prime minister to give culture a voice on Brexit subcommittee by Matthew Hemley

Labour MP Tom Watson has written to Theresa May urging her to give the new culture secretary a seat on the cabinet’s

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Pay boost for writers at the National, Royal Court and Royal Shakespeare Company by Matthew Hemley

Writers creating work for the Royal Court, the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company are to see their minimum fees boosted

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

The Pirates of Penzance to be reimagined as ‘dance spectacular’ by Matthew Hemley

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance is being reimagined as a danced-through musical. Pirates! will be directed and choreographed by Daryl

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Creative Scotland’s Janet Archer steps down after five years by Matthew Hemley

Janet Archer is stepping down as chief executive of Creative Scotland after five years. She joined the funding organisation in July 2013

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HighTide reveals plans for festival in Lowestoft by Matthew Hemley

Theatre company HighTide has announced plans for further expansion, with a festival of work to be staged in Lowestoft from 2021. The

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Poll: Which is your favourite jukebox musical? by Matthew Hemley

As Mamma Mia! sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again opens in cinemas, we’re asking: Which jukebox musical is your favourite? Which

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Creative Industries Federation co-founder John Kampfner steps down as chief executive by Matthew Hemley

John Kampfner is stepping down as chief executive of the Creative Industries Federation to “pave the way for a new phase of

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Inspection of actors’ care home finds some areas of service ‘unsafe’ by Matthew Hemley

Actors’ care home Denville Hall has been warned that certain aspects of its operation are unsafe. The latest investigation by the Care

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New competition seeks next female musical theatre star by Matthew Hemley

A competition has been launched to find the next female musical theatre star. The winner will appear in a concert alongside performers

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Government outlines plans for cultural sector following Brexit by Matthew Hemley

A government blueprint for the UK’s future relationship with the EU has emphasised the importance of the “continued mobility of talented individuals”

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Bonnie Langford joins the cast of 42nd Street by Matthew Hemley

Bonnie Langford is to join the cast of 42nd Street in the West End, which will close in January next year. The

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Code aims to stamp out harassment and bullying among musicians by Matthew Hemley

A code aimed at stamping out bullying and harassment among musicians – including those who work in West End pits – has

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Brendan Cowell and Sarah Hadland cast in Almeida Theatre’s Dance Nation by Matthew Hemley

Brendan Cowell, Karla Crome and Sarah Hadland are to star in the UK premiere of Clare Barron’s Dance Nation at the Almeida

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

V&A exhibition to put censorship of the arts in the spotlight by Matthew Hemley

An exhibition exploring freedom of expression in the arts has been launched to mark 50 years since state censorship of the British

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Sandi Toksvig to create new production of Treasure Island for Leicester Haymarket by Matthew Hemley

Sandi Toksvig has teamed up with her sister Jenifer to create a new production of Treasure Island that will become the Haymarket

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Warrington in line for first theatre in 27 years by Matthew Hemley

Plans for Warrington’s first theatre in 27 years have been backed by the town’s local council. A commission was set up earlier

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Eleanor Lang appointed executive director of Theatre Royal Stratford East by Matthew Hemley

Cheek by Jowl’s Eleanor Lang has been appointed executive director of Theatre Royal Stratford East. She joins on October 1 from Cheek

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Historic Pavilion Theatre saved in partnership that will see it revived as an immersive theatre venue by Matthew Hemley

Blackpool’s endangered Pavilion Theatre is to be restored as a performance venue, in a move that will see it removed from a

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Guidelines produced to prevent sexual harassment in university drama departments by Matthew Hemley

Guidelines aimed at preventing sexual harassment in university drama and theatre departments have been drawn up in response to a spate of

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Matthew Bourne among winners of Creative Green Awards by Matthew Hemley

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures is among the winners of this year’s Creative Green Awards. Run by green arts charity Julie’s Bicycle, the

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Poll: Do you have a ‘survival job’ to support your career in theatre? by Matthew Hemley

Writing in The Stage this week, Lyn Gardner discusses how artists should not feel ashamed of having day jobs to support their

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On-demand TV service launches as ‘Netflix for arts lovers’ by Matthew Hemley

A new on-demand arts TV service dubbed a “cultural entertainment platform for the Netflix generation” has launched. Marquee.TV offers viewers access to

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Friday, July 6, 2018

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All stories by Matthew Hemley on BroadwayStars

James Graham reveals script for new Brexit drama was ’stolen and leaked’ by Matthew Hemley

Paines Plough and Fiery Angel unveil participants for inaugural emerging writers scheme by Matthew Hemley

Natural History Museum to host purpose-built 350-seat theatre by Matthew Hemley

Opera company auctions off 600 costumes and props as it closes after 38 years by Matthew Hemley

Third of performing arts students sexually harassed – survey by Matthew Hemley

Labour’s Tom Watson urges prime minister to give culture a voice on Brexit subcommittee by Matthew Hemley

Pay boost for writers at the National, Royal Court and Royal Shakespeare Company by Matthew Hemley

The Pirates of Penzance to be reimagined as ‘dance spectacular’ by Matthew Hemley

Creative Scotland’s Janet Archer steps down after five years by Matthew Hemley

HighTide reveals plans for festival in Lowestoft by Matthew Hemley

Poll: Which is your favourite jukebox musical? by Matthew Hemley

Creative Industries Federation co-founder John Kampfner steps down as chief executive by Matthew Hemley

Inspection of actors’ care home finds some areas of service ‘unsafe’ by Matthew Hemley

New competition seeks next female musical theatre star by Matthew Hemley

Government outlines plans for cultural sector following Brexit by Matthew Hemley

Bonnie Langford joins the cast of 42nd Street by Matthew Hemley

Code aims to stamp out harassment and bullying among musicians by Matthew Hemley

Brendan Cowell and Sarah Hadland cast in Almeida Theatre’s Dance Nation by Matthew Hemley

V&A exhibition to put censorship of the arts in the spotlight by Matthew Hemley

Sandi Toksvig to create new production of Treasure Island for Leicester Haymarket by Matthew Hemley

Warrington in line for first theatre in 27 years by Matthew Hemley

Eleanor Lang appointed executive director of Theatre Royal Stratford East by Matthew Hemley

Historic Pavilion Theatre saved in partnership that will see it revived as an immersive theatre venue by Matthew Hemley

Guidelines produced to prevent sexual harassment in university drama departments by Matthew Hemley

Matthew Bourne among winners of Creative Green Awards by Matthew Hemley

Poll: Do you have a ‘survival job’ to support your career in theatre? by Matthew Hemley

On-demand TV service launches as ‘Netflix for arts lovers’ by Matthew Hemley

Matt Cardle to replace Will Young in Strictly Ballroom the Musical by Matthew Hemley

Reading Gaol theatre plans boosted by council support by Matthew Hemley

NSPCC launches course to ensure chaperones working with children are ‘fully equipped’ by Matthew Hemley

Imelda Staunton awarded honorary membership of the Royal Academy of Music by Matthew Hemley