Norwich Theatre Royal wins top energy-efficiency rating by Georgia Snow

Norwich Theatre Royal has been awarded an energy-efficiency rating that puts it on the same footing as Wembley Stadium, Glyndebourne Opera House

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:52pm on August 25, 2015☆⚑

Darren Walsh scoops best joke award at Edinburgh Fringe by Georgia Snow

Comedian Darren Walsh has picked up the award for the funniest joke at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. A one-liner from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:52pm on August 25, 2015☆⚑

'Street clutter' guidance keeps theatres off-limits to road signs by Georgia Snow

London theatre owners will continue to be protected from the installation of road signs and street lighting to their venues under new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:20pm on August 24, 2015☆⚑

Finborough management: residential development boom is 'worrying trend' for fringe theatres by Georgia Snow

Finborough Theatre artistic director Neil McPherson has warned of a "worrying trend” that is seeing building developments threaten small venues. McPherson, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:37am on August 24, 2015☆⚑

Sian Reese-Williams: 'I went in for three months and left after five years' by Georgia Snow

They say performing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe is about as intense as it gets. Sian Reese-Williams is performing in three.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on August 23, 2015☆⚑

Creative Scotland chases £4m debt following Glasgow Arches closure by Georgia Snow

Creative Scotland has launched a claim for almost £4 million following the closure of former Glasgow venue the Arches. The funding body

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:08pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Pip Utton receives The Stage Special Award at Edinburgh Fringe by Georgia Snow

Actor and playwright Pip Utton has been recognised with The Stage’s Special Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The prize celebrates sustained

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:08pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Hull New Theatre unveils expansion plans by Georgia Snow

Plans have been submitted for a major upgrade of Hull’s New Theatre, which would include increasing both the stage size and the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:08pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Sunny Afternoon announces new cast by Georgia Snow

Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon has announced new casting for its lead roles. Danny Horn will take over from John Dagleish as Ray

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:08pm on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Production news round-up: August 12 to 18 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS John Heffernan and Anna Maxwell Martin are to lead the cast of Macbeth at the Young Vic Theatre. The pair will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:27am on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Royal Opera House to be transformed for sound and light show by Georgia Snow

The Royal Opera House will be transformed next month as its building becomes the canvas for a large-scale visual art project celebrating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:27am on August 21, 2015☆⚑

Genee ballet competition to be streamed online by Georgia Snow

The final of this year’s Genee International Ballet Competition is to be live streamed online. The renowned competition was first held in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:10pm on August 20, 2015☆⚑

Dusty announces Alison Arnopp as new lead by Georgia Snow

Musical Dusty has announced that Alison Arnopp will takeover as the show’s lead after her predecessor left the production. Ellie Ann Lowe

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 8:47am on August 20, 2015☆⚑

Hytner and Starr's London Theatre Company to build 900-seat theatre at Tower Bridge by Georgia Snow

Former National Theatre bosses Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr have revealed plans for their new venture, which includes the creation of central

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:24am on August 20, 2015☆⚑

Shubbak festival to commission Syrian refugee artists by Georgia Snow

A commissioning programme for work by Syrian refugee artists is being developed by the organisers of Arab culture festival Shubbak. Called And,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:44pm on August 19, 2015☆⚑

Jesus Christ Superstar tour axes performances at three venues by Georgia Snow

Dates on the forthcoming tour of Jesus Christ Superstar have been cancelled at several venues across the UK, according to theatres. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 8:10am on August 19, 2015☆⚑

McQueen previews cancelled at Haymarket due to 'longer-than-planned rehearsal period' by Georgia Snow

The opening of the West End transfer of McQueen has been delayed after the show’s rehearsal period overran, its producers have said.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Plymouth to host open-air theatre by Georgia Snow

Plymouth waterfront will now be able to host outdoor theatre, music and film events all year round. Permission was granted by Plymouth

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Trevor Nunn defends all-white Shakespeare cast as 'historically accurate' by Georgia Snow

Trevor Nunn has defended his all-white cast for Shakespeare trilogy The Wars of the Roses, which opens at the Rose Theatre Kingston

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Arts groups must work with universities " report by Georgia Snow

Higher-education institutions and arts organisations need to work more effectively together to “add to their potential value", according to a new report

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith becomes the Menier's fastest selling show by Georgia Snow

Funny Girl starring Sheridan Smith has broken box office records at the Menier Chocolate Factory, becoming the theatre’s fastest selling show. Tickets

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Future of Sex cast among new winners of The Stage Awards at Edinburgh by Georgia Snow

Andy Gray, Sean Michael Verey and the ensemble of 1972: The Future of Sex have been announced as the second set of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:18pm on August 18, 2015☆⚑

Tom Stade: 'If Edinburgh is a buffet, I have put a lot of food on my plate' by Georgia Snow

Canadian comic Tom Stade is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe " he even lives in the city full-time. This year he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on August 16, 2015☆⚑

John Richardson to step down at Old Vic by Georgia Snow

John Richardson is to step down as producer at the Old Vic after nine years at the venue. His departure comes as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45am on August 14, 2015☆⚑

Amanda Hale withdraws from Von Mayenburg's Martyr by Georgia Snow

Amanda Hale has withdrawn from the forthcoming UK premiere of Marius von Mayenburg’s Martyr. Hale, who was due to lead the cast,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:06am on August 14, 2015☆⚑