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Indoor theatre in England can start on 15 August says government
The government has confirmed that socially distanced indoor theatre in England can begin on 15 August after an initial delay.
Douglas Mayo
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Panto cancellations Christmas 2020 starting to count the cost
Theatres and Pantomime producers have begun to count the costs of panto cancellations, that wave of destruction with effectively cancelled Christmas.
Douglas Mayo
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Diana the musical heads to Netflix prior to opening on Broadway.
Diana the musical is to be filmed to premiere on Netflix ahead of the shows May 2021 opening at Broadway's Longacre Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Fanny and Stella, Garden Theatre at The Eagle London ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews the musical Fanny and Stella now playing at The Eagle London in their new Garden Theatre. Book Now!
Mark Ludmon
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Voices Of The West End announced for Stonor Park Henley On Thames
This September Voices Of The West End will be presented at Stonor Park Henley On Thames from 11 - 13 September 2020. Book tickets now!
Douglas Mayo
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Mercury Online Festival announces line up
The Mercury Theatre Colchester have announced the line up for the Mercury Online Festival which takes place over the weekend of the 21-23 August 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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Theatres lit up red in campaign to save live events sector
Theatres and other arts and events venues across the UK were lit up in red last night in a show of solidarity as part of a campaign to save the live events a…
Mark Ludmon
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Theatre picks for Shedinburgh fringe festival
Mark Ludmon previews theatre coming up as part of this month’s online Shedinburgh fringe festival.
Mark Ludmon
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The Merchant Of Venice Tour starring Tracy-Ann Oberman - Postponed
The Merchant Of Venice Tour starring Tracy Ann Oberman as Shylock and directed by Brigid Larmour's has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jason Manford
This week on Throwback Thursday we speak to Jason Manford whose was most recently seen on tour in Kander and Ebb's Curtains around the UK.
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Sarah Day
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REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Liz Callaway Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Liz Callaway and Seth Rudetsky in concert online presented as part of the Seth Rudetsky concert series.
Julian Eaves
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REVIEW: Howard, Disney Plus ✭✭✭✭✭
Douglas Mayo reviews Don Hahn's film Howard, a film looking and the life of lyricist, writer and director Howard Ashman which is now streaming on Disney+.
Douglas Mayo
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Bridge Theatre announces season of live monologues on stage
London Theatre Company has announced a season of monologues to be performed on stage live in front of an audience at London’s Bridge Theatre.
Mark Ludmon
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Everybody's Talking About Jamie cast go online for One Night Only
One Night Only are re-uniting the cast and creatives for Everybody's Talking About Jamie on 4th September 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Alice: A Virtual Theme Park, Zoom ✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon visits Wonderland to review Creation Theatre and Big Telly Theatre Company’s Zoom-based interactive show, Alice: A Virtual Theme Park
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Blindness, Donmar Warehouse London ✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Jose Saramago’s Blindness as a sound installation by Ben and Max Ringham at London’s Donmar Warehouse.
Mark Ludmon
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Love letter to Scottish theatre part of digital Edinburgh International Festival
A “personal love letter to Scottish theatre” from the National Theatre of Scotland and a new take on Kieran Hurley’s hit play Mouthpiece are part of this yea…
Mark Ludmon
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FIRST LOOK: Jesus Christ Superstar 2020 Regent's Park Open Air
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre releases first look rehearsal images Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert which starts performances on Friday 14 August 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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Mischief Movie Night UK Tour - Book Tickets
Mischief Theatre Company are taking to the road for the Mischief Movie Night UK Tour which will bring their improvised movie live on stage to an open air the…
Douglas Mayo
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C-O-N-T-A-C-T socially distanced outdoor experience hits London this summer.
This Summer London will get to experience the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a socially distanced outdoor experience featuring live performance and 3D sound d…
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Theatre Blogging - Emergence of a Critical Culture, Methuen Drama ✭✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Megan Vaughan’s new book and anthology tracing the development of theatre blogging.
Mark Ludmon
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REVIEW: Platform Plays- Bright. Young. Things and Heavy Weather
Paul T Davies reviews Platform Plays: Bright. Young. Things and Heavy Weather published by Nick Hern Books. Buy a copy now!
Paul T Davies
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REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Cheyenne Jackson, Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky and Cheyenne Jackson appearing as part of the latest instalment of The Seth Concert Series streamed online.
Julian Eaves
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Government failure to provide guidance on Pantomime is concerning
Michael Harrison of QDOS pantomimes set a deadline for the government to give producers and venues info to enable planning. The response wasn't great!
Douglas Mayo
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A Song For Our Time Winner Announced
Marking 20 week since theatres were shut down, the winning song from the search for ‘A Song For Our Time’ is announced.
Douglas Mayo
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