Amanda Hale to lead cast of new Marius von Mayenburg play by Georgia Snow

Amanda Hale is to lead the cast of Martyr, which receives its UK premiere next month. Hale, whose recent credits include The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 8:39am on August 5, 2015☆⚑

Arcola to host international theatre festival by Georgia Snow

Four international playwrights will collaborate with UK-based directors as part of a new theatre festival. The Volta International Play Festival will take

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:20am on August 5, 2015☆⚑

Roar Group expands with new comedy division by Georgia Snow

Talent agency Roar Group is expanding into representing comedians with the launch of a new division. The new agency, called Roar Comedy,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on August 4, 2015☆⚑

New open-air performance space for Newcastle park by Georgia Snow

A new outdoor performance space in Newcastle has been given the green light as part of Live Theatre’s £10 million development plans.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:28pm on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Richard O'Brien: 'Easy' jukebox musicals may threaten genre by Georgia Snow

Rocky Horror Show writer Richard O’Brien has criticised jukebox musicals for being too “easy”, warning that the musical as a genre may

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:28pm on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Strong winds delay Edinburgh Circus Hub opening by Georgia Snow

Edinburgh Fringe’s first dedicated circus venue has been forced to delay the opening of its larger auditorium due to bad weather. Underbelly’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:28pm on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Lloyd Webber plans 50-year Joseph comeback by Georgia Snow

Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed plans for a new London production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, celebrating 50 years of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:46am on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Sheridan Smith to star in Funny Girl by Georgia Snow

Sheridan Smith has been confirmed to star in Funny Girl at the Menier Chocolate Factory later this year. Smith will play Fanny

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:46am on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Online venue database Gobo to be launched by Georgia Snow

A new online service is designed to ‘matchmake’ theatremakers with venues across the country. Gobo, which launches in September, will be a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:46am on August 3, 2015☆⚑

Julia Pascal: 'I am a political writer, I don't know how not to be' by Georgia Snow

Julia Pascal says she has spent her life observing people and situations, all of which have become fodder for her plays, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on August 1, 2015☆⚑

Arlene Phillips, Equity and SOLT join campaign against government's Ebacc proposals by Georgia Snow

Arts leaders have ramped up a campaign against proposed changes to GCSEs, claiming the move will “jeopardise” opportunities for young people. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:08pm on July 31, 2015☆⚑

Sutton Theatres to launch new 120-seat venue by Georgia Snow

A new 120-seat performance space with a focus on original work, cabaret and music will open as part of the relaunched Secombe

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:08pm on July 31, 2015☆⚑

Joan Littlewood sculpture to be unveiled in October by Georgia Snow

A sculpture of pioneering theatre director Joan Littlewood will be unveiled at Theatre Royal Stratford East this October. The bronze sculpture, called

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:47am on July 31, 2015☆⚑

Richard O'Brien returns to Rocky Horror Show for first UK appearance in 20 years by Georgia Snow

Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien is to play the role of the Narrator in a run of the musical at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:46pm on July 30, 2015☆⚑

Date set for Whatsonstage versus Terri Paddock compensation hearing by Georgia Snow

A date has been set for a hearing at which Whatsonstage founding member Terri Paddock will be told how much compensation she

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:21am on July 30, 2015☆⚑

Production news round-up: July 22 to 28 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' The Mentalists is to close in the West End one month earlier than planned, with producers blaming a "challenging post-summer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:33pm on July 29, 2015☆⚑

Old Red Lion to produce world premiere of Arthur Miller's first play by Georgia Snow

The Old Red Lion Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Arthur Miller’s first play, No Villain. The 1936 play is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:03pm on July 29, 2015☆⚑

Leeds council awards £4.9m for West Yorkshire Playhouse redevelopment by Georgia Snow

Plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of West Yorkshire Playhouse have moved one step closer after Leeds City Council granted the project

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:55am on July 29, 2015☆⚑

Sky Arts to broadcast Matthew Bourne's The Car Man by Georgia Snow

Sky Arts is to broadcast a performance of Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, which is currently running at Sadler’s Wells. The New

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:14am on July 29, 2015☆⚑

Hoxton Hall to reopen as home of new variety after £2m revamp by Georgia Snow

East London venue Hoxton Hall is to relaunch later this year as a home for contemporary variety performance. The Victorian music hall

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:33pm on July 28, 2015☆⚑

Neil LaBute and Bola Agbaje pen plays as part of global food crisis project by Georgia Snow

Neil LaBute and Bola Agbaje are among six playwrights who have teamed up to create six new plays in response to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:51am on July 28, 2015☆⚑

Jenny Bede: 'I graduated as celebrity casting came of age' by Georgia Snow

Jenny Bede began her career in musical theatre before developing a taste for stand-up comedy. Her latest show, Don't Look at Me,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on July 26, 2015☆⚑

All-female theatre company Othermother launches in Wales by Georgia Snow

An all-female theatre company is being launched in Wales to promote new writing and voices for the stage. Othermother has been set

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:08am on July 24, 2015☆⚑

Andre Rieu concert breaks cinema box office record by Georgia Snow

A performance by musician and conductor Andre Rieu has become the highest grossing music concert ever in UK and Irish cinemas. Around

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:45pm on July 22, 2015☆⚑

Production news round-up: July 15 to 21 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' The Importance of Being Earnest starring David Suchet will be broadcast live to cinemas on October 8. The show is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:45pm on July 22, 2015☆⚑