Exeter University invests in Northcott Theatre refurbishment by Georgia Snow

Exeter's Northcott Theatre has announced a new partnership with the University of Exeter, which will see the venue undergo a refurbishment. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:03am on May 14, 2015☆⚑

UK Theatre and BECTU agree 6% rise for theatre workers by Georgia Snow

Backstage theatre workers are being offered a 6% pay increase over two years, following negotiations between union BECTU and UK Theatre. BECTU

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:01pm on May 13, 2015☆⚑

Dutch dance director Peggy Olislaegers appointed Rambert's first associate artist by Georgia Snow

Contemporary dance company Rambert has appointed its first artistic associate, as part of a drive to encourage international collaboration. Peggy Olislaegers, who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:16am on May 13, 2015☆⚑

Production news round-up: May 6 to 13 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' Sharon Small is to star in Luna Gale at Hampstead Theatre. She will play the lead role in the UK

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:25am on May 13, 2015☆⚑

Scientists: 'Give arts same billing as STEM subjects' by Georgia Snow

Leading British scientists and engineers are calling on the incoming government to give arts education the same value as science, technology, engineering

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Arts leaders rally in face of new Conservative government by Georgia Snow

Arts leaders have rallied to support the future of the sector after the election of a new Conservative government. More than 300

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Peter Bowles drops out of Stop!…The Play by Georgia Snow

Peter Bowles has withdrawn from the upcoming production of Stop!…The Play, which runs at Trafalgar Studios next month. He will be replaced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:37am on May 12, 2015☆⚑

Casting announced for The Dead Monkey at Park Theatre by Georgia Snow

James Lance, Ruth Gibson and Charles Reston are to star in a London revival of Nick Darke’s The Dead Monkey. The show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:53am on May 12, 2015☆⚑

Chris Bryant appointed shadow culture secretary by Georgia Snow

Chris Bryant has been appointed shadow secretary of state for culture, media and sport in the Labour party’s shadow cabinet reshuffle. Bryant,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:44pm on May 11, 2015☆⚑

Performances of The Hudsucker Proxy cancelled after cast members hospitalised by Georgia Snow

The Nuffield Theatre in Southampton has been forced to cancel the opening performances of The Hudsucker Proxy after two members of the

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Drama schools dispute diversity report findings by Georgia Snow

Drama schools have defended the diversity of their student intake, after research claimed that just 10% of actors come from working-class backgrounds.

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Barbara Windsor to host first West End Bake Off by Georgia Snow

Barbara Windsor is to co-judge the first West End Bake Off, which will be held for charity next week. The baking competition,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18am on May 11, 2015☆⚑

First BBC Young Dancer winner announced by Georgia Snow

Contemporary dancer Connor Scott has been announced as the first winner of the BBC Young Dancer competition. Scott, 17, beat off competition

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:27am on May 11, 2015☆⚑

Rachelle Ann Go joins cast of Les Miserables by Georgia Snow

Rachelle Ann Go is to star in the West End production of Les Miserables at the Queen’s Theatre. Go, who recently completed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:34am on May 11, 2015☆⚑

Regional theatres sign up for 2015 Young Director Scheme by Georgia Snow

Bristol Old Vic, Leicester's Curve and the Liverpool Everyman are among theatres taking part in the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:30am on May 10, 2015☆⚑

Sandy Grierson: actor and writer by Georgia Snow

Sandy Grierson has been working on a musical about Scottish poet and songwriter Ivor Cutler since the project's conception, both as an

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

The Audience rewrites scene following election result by Georgia Snow

A scene from The Audience has been rewritten to reflect the news that David Cameron will form a new Conservative government following

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:14am on May 8, 2015☆⚑

What does a Tory majority mean for the arts? by Georgia Snow

The continuation of theatre tax relief and a frozen BBC licence fee are among the pledges made by the Conservative party, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:22am on May 8, 2015☆⚑

Stanley Wells: 'White actors should be allowed to play Othello' by Georgia Snow

Shakespeare scholar Stanley Wells has said that the theatre industry should "grow up" and allow white actors to play traditionally black characters

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 4:00am on May 8, 2015☆⚑

Outdoor arts 'attract more diverse audiences' by Georgia Snow

Outdoor arts, including theatre, circus and dance, attract a more diverse audience than other art forms, new research has revealed. The Audience

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:26pm on May 7, 2015☆⚑

TreePress online play text store launched by Georgia Snow

An online store has been launched that allows drama teachers to browse, compare and buy plays from across the world. TreePress has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:37am on May 7, 2015☆⚑

Don Warrington and Susie McKenna mentor young directors by Georgia Snow

Don Warrington, Susie McKenna and Kerry Michael are among industry figures taking part in a new project that will see them mentor

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28am on May 6, 2015☆⚑

Sharon Small to star in Hamsptead Theatre's Luna Gale by Georgia Snow

Sharon Small is to star in Luna Gale at Hampstead Theatre. She will play the lead role of Caroline Cox in Michael

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:53am on May 6, 2015☆⚑

Production news round-up: April 29 to May 5 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS Derek Jacobi will play Mercutio in Kenneth Branagh's production of Romeo and Juliet. He joins the previously announced Lily James and

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Paul Hart to replace Hedda Beeby at Newbury's Watermill Theatre by Georgia Snow

Paul Hart has been appointed artistic and executive director of the Watermill Theatre in Newbury. He replaces Hedda Beeby, who has announced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:00am on May 6, 2015☆⚑