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An American in Paris choreographer and director Christopher Wheeldon has criticised the high cost of commercial theatre tickets, admitting that he is
Leading theatrical marketing company Dewynters is expanding into Germany, as it looks to provide a "seamless service" for producers working across Europe
Willemijn Verkaik is to return to the West End production of Wicked to play Elphaba. She joins the cast on January 30
Stage and TV stalwart Jane Asher has accused young performers of being "snooty" about the work they choose to do early on
A range of "silent snacks" aimed at theatregoers has been launched, in a bid to combat noisy audiences during productions. The snacks
Crazy for You starring Tom Chambers is to tour the UK. The Watermill Theatre production will open at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Luke Johnson has been named new chair of the Almeida Theatre. He replaces Christopher Rodrigues, who is stepping down after eight years,
Popular theatre website West End Frame is to close after five years. Editor Andrew Tomlins broke the news on the blog at
As the West End production of Kinky Boots entered its second year, with new cast members David Hunter and Elena Skye joining
Andrew Lloyd Webber has accused some producers of staging their shows in smaller venues so they can demand higher prices for tickets.
Ramin Karimloo, Gina Beck and Ben Freeman will co-host this year's West End Bares alongside Graham Norton. The event, which takes place
As the opening night for new West End musical Dreamgirls edges closer, producers of the show have released a behind-the-scenes video. The
Campaigner Samuel West has made an impassioned plea to new culture secretary Karen Bradley to protect government funding for the arts and
The National Theatre has backtracked on plans to deny critics plus one tickets at press nights. In a letter to critics, the
Mamma Mia! will hold a second relaxed performance in November. The musical first staged a relaxed performance " aimed at families with
Liverpool's Epstein Theatre has been awarded £46,300 for a project celebrating the venue's history. The money, from the Heritage Lottery Fund, will
Directors are pushing for strengthened rights during a show's development stages, with a new set of clauses that call for proper pay
A magician who accused West End show Impossible of stealing one of his acts has settled his dispute with producer Jamie Hendry.
Performers Sarah-Louise Young and Delme Thomas are among the final winners of this year's The Stage Edinburgh Awards. They join theatre company
Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Miss Saigon is to tour the UK next year. The Boublil and Schonberg musical, which completed a
A mentoring scheme offering emerging directors placements with production companies and broadcasters has been launched. Industry body Directors UK said the scheme,
James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Richard Gadd have been nominated for this year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards. All three are for best comedy
Comedian, activist and theatremaker Mark Thomas has won The Stage Special Award at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The prize celebrates sustained
Former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey is to star in a concert staging of a new musical featuring the songs of Caro Emerald.
Guidelines outlining what audition expenses actors are entitled to have been issued by Equity, in a move the union hopes will reduce
