Rachel Zegler replaced as Evita by understudy mid-way through show by Maira Butt

An announcement was made at the interval of the show that Zegler would be replaced

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 7:54am on July 25, 2025☆⚑

Royal Opera House cast member unfurls Palestine flag during curtain call by Maira Butt

An ROH spokesperson has condemned the action as 'unauthorised' and 'wholly inappropriate'

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:36pm on July 20, 2025☆⚑

West End theatres respond to claims that theatre ticket prices are higher than ever by Maira Butt

Industry leaders said prices are 'misrepresented'

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 7:48am on July 4, 2025☆⚑

How 25 working-class Manchester kids became a theatre troupe " and could help change the face of British acting by Maira Butt

At a time of crisis when it comes to class diversity in the UK's performing arts, a collaboration between a theatre and a not-for-profit organisation has resulted in one of the most exciting…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 2:36am on May 1, 2025☆⚑

Cynthia Erivo accuses Rada of 'classism' after 'tough' experience she's 'never talked about before' by Maira Butt

'The people running the place don't necessarily understand people who aren't given everything,' she said

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:24am on January 27, 2025☆⚑

Actor Julien Arnold dies on stage while performing A Christmas Carol by Maira Butt

Performer 'died doing what he loved most'

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:06am on November 29, 2024☆⚑

The Old Vic announces Rupert Goold as new artistic director by Maira Butt

Goold said he will be joining with 'excitement and trepidation'

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:24am on November 27, 2024☆⚑

National Theatre announces UK premiere of final musical by Stephen Sondheim by Maira Butt

Rosamund Pike will also make her National Theatre debut

SOURCE: The Independent at 8:48am on September 24, 2024☆⚑

Cate Blanchett to return to the stage for first time in six years by Maira Butt

Oscar-winning actor will star alongside Tom Burke in Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull'

SOURCE: The Independent at 8:24am on August 22, 2024☆⚑

Layton Williams opens up about being kicked out of private school by Maira Butt

Star received a scholarship to attend the Sylvia Young theatre school

SOURCE: The Independent at 8:24am on June 20, 2024☆⚑

Roger Daltrey calls out Royal Albert Hall members for 'cashing in on charity seats' by Maira Butt

'I am deeply ashamed by the conduct of those currently in control of the Albert Hall,' said a former president of the Hall

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:06pm on May 13, 2024☆⚑

Sheridan Smith is 'heartbroken' as she opens up about early closure of West End play by Maira Butt

'I felt that I'd let them down in a way, that I couldn't sell it,' said the tearful actor

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:18am on May 5, 2024☆⚑

Olivier Awards: Full winners list as Nicole Scherzinger's Sunset Boulevard dominates by Maira Butt

Musical picked up seven wins

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:36am on April 15, 2024☆⚑

Michael Jackson's children attend London premiere of MJ the Musical by Maira Butt

Prince, 27, Paris, 25, and Blanket, 22, appeared at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:00am on March 28, 2024☆⚑

New West End play allocates two nights for Black audiences to watch 'free from the white gaze' by Maira Butt

Playwright Jeremy O Harris said it was necessary to 'radically invite' black audiences with iniatives such as Black Out nights

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:12am on February 28, 2024☆⚑

Vanessa Williams to star as iconic Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada Musical in West End by Maira Butt

The 'Ugly Betty' actor is switching offices as 'fashion's most powerful and terrifying icon'

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:18am on February 19, 2024☆⚑