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Come From Away online reunion event to raise money for Acting For Others

Published: 30 November 2020

The smash-hit musical, Come From Away has got to be one of my favourite musicals of all time. It tells the joyous true story of friendship in the wake of… Read More

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns to the West End this Christmas

Published: 30 November 2020

If you're looking for a pick-me-up this December, I couldn't recommend this sassy show any more. Inspired by the 2011 BBC Three documentary Jamie: Drag Queen At 16, Everybody's Talking… Read More

Les Misérables – The Staged Concert announces full cast and further performances

Published: 30 November 2020

We have some brilliant news for Les Mis fans to start the week including full casting and more performance dates, so if you missed out on tickets the first time,… Read More

From Covid Closure to Christmas Magic: How Hertford Theatre coped with Covid-19

Published: 30 November 2020

Celebrating Past, Present and Evolution: How a regional theatre coped with COVID-19 Once upon a time, 10 years ago, to be exact, in a town not so very far away,… Read More

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe land their third number one album

Published: 27 November 2020

The only non-family duo to have topped the album charts three times, Michael and Alfie prove that friendship and togetherness really is what everyone needs, this year more than ever!… Read More

Juliet Gilkes Romero wins Alfred Fagon Award for The Whip

Published: 27 November 2020

The Alfred Fagon Award announced yesterday that Juliet Gilkes Romero has won the Award for Best New Play Of The Year for The Whip. Each year, the  Alfred Fagon Awards… Read More

Doorstep Productions brings the West End to your front door this winter

Published: 27 November 2020

Doorstep Productions has been founded by actors Maria Friedman and Adrian Der Gregorian. Nothing can equal the experience of a live performance, so, while most theatres remain closed, Doorstep Productions… Read More

Magic Mike Live will return to London in April 2021

Published: 27 November 2020

Channing Tatum and his co-producers are delighted to announce that Magic Mike Live will be returning to its London home on Friday 16 April 2021.  For anyone booking by 31 December 2020,… Read More

The West End sings for The Show Must Go On Christmas single

Published: 27 November 2020

“Christmas Again (The Show Must Go On)” is a brand-new original song written by Anna Hale, Joe McNeice and Matthew Spalding which features 30 performers from the West End and… Read More

A statement on today’s Government announcement

Published: 26 November 2020

The Government has announced this morning the areas that will be in Covid restriction Tiers 1, 2 and 3. Under current regulations, theatres in Tiers 1 and 2 can remain… Read More

Minnie Driver, Imelda Staunton and Giles Terera to star in Looking A Lot Like Christmas

Published: 26 November 2020

The Donmar Warehouse announces today that it will present a special concert online to mark the festive season. Looking A Lot Like Christmas will be performed in the beautiful setting of… Read More

& Juliet to perform on Strictly Come Dancing next month

Published: 25 November 2020

On Sunday 6 December, you can tune into performances from the Olivier Award-winning musical, & Juliet on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing the results show. Featuring the songs of Max Martin… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt and Amélie nominated for 2021 Grammy Award

Published: 25 November 2020

The Prince Of Egypt and Amélie musicals have been nominated for the 2021 Grammy Award in the 'Best Musical Theatre Album' category. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be… Read More

BBC announces Christmas line-up including The Goes Wrong Show and Uncle Vanya

Published: 24 November 2020

If you're eyeing up what's on the small screen this festive season, you might just be in luck as the BBC have today announced their Christmas line-up and there's plenty… Read More

Six extends socially distanced run at Lyric Theatre until April 2021

Published: 24 November 2020

Get ready Queendom because we've got some amazing news! SIX today announces that it will extend for a further 11 weeks through to April 18, 2021 at the Lyric Theatre… Read More

New theatrical coffee table book celebrates the Arts industry

Published: 23 November 2020

I love nothing more than a coffee table book and now, I have the perfect excuse to splurge knowing I'll be supporting theatre artists too. Danny Kaan and Sophie Ross… Read More

Theatres within Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas to reopen and those within Tier 3 to remain closed

Published: 23 November 2020

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson today announced the new restrictions under the new three-tier system that will be imposed as of 2nd December. Theatres within Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas… Read More

Magic Goes Wrong’s return to the West End postponed until October 2021

Published: 23 November 2020

Mischief Theatre today announced that Magic Goes Wrong's return to the West End will be postponed until October 2021. Magic Goes Wrong's return to the West End has been postponed.… Read More

West End stars to perform in charity streamed show A West End Christmas

Published: 23 November 2020

Put on your sparkles, your reindeer Christmas jumper, switch on the Christmas tree lights and settle down for an evening of festive fun and music.  The Make a Difference Trust today announces “A West End… Read More

Tall Stories to live-stream The Gruffalo stage production this December

Published: 23 November 2020

Following a hugely successful virtual tour of ‘The Snail and the Whale’ over October half-term, leading family theatre company Tall Stories are proud to present a special live-streamed version of their… Read More

Save 50% on your at home interval drinks with Virgin Wines

Published: 20 November 2020

Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre (our parent companies) have partnered with Virgin Wines to offer theatre fans a fantastic deal on wine, so you can get that interval… Read More

Donate to the Theatre Artists Fund

Published: 20 November 2020

The Theatre Artists Fund needs your help now more than ever. The Government's latest announcement on Monday 14 December has resulted in more theatres across the UK being forced to… Read More

Nominations open for Hearts for the Arts Awards 2021

Published: 20 November 2020

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Hearts for the Arts Awards, celebrating local authority and cultural trust arts champions and creative community projects. The awards are an annual initiative… Read More

Anything Goes returns to the West End with Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay

Published: 20 November 2020

One of the all-time greatest musicals ANYTHING GOES is making a welcome return to the London stage in spring and summer 2021 for a strictly limited 15 week engagement at… Read More

Sandi Toksvig to star in Globe Theatre’s online film premiere of Christmas At The (Snow) Globe

Published: 18 November 2020

If you're like me, you'll have already started scribbling down all the festive virtual theatre fixes onto your calendar, while making a mental note to stock up on your mulled… Read More

All That Jazz fundraising performance brings together Broadway and West End stars

Published: 18 November 2020

Featuring over 150 performers and musicians, reunited from across the world to present a truly unique, memorable and breath-taking performance of ALL THAT JAZZ from the legendary Kander and Ebb… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt Cast Recording CD to be released on 20 November

Published: 18 November 2020

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new hit musical based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film, is pleased to announce that Ghostlight Records will release its original cast recording on CD online and in stores… Read More

Death Of England: Delroy to be streamed for free this month

Published: 18 November 2020

Death of England: Delroy, which was mid-way through its run at the National Theatre before it was forced to close, will be streamed for free on YouTube on 27 November at… Read More

West End star Emma Hatton announces new podcast, Dear Music

Published: 17 November 2020

For Emma Hatton - West End star, renowned singer and radio presenter – music truly is the food of love. A lifetime devotee of jazz and blues she has trod… Read More

Morpheus announces Locked Down, a new immersive theatrical experience

Published: 16 November 2020

Morpheus presents Locked Down, an innovative and exhilarating new theatrical experience which offers participants the thrill of immersive theatre in the safety of their own homes. This is a show like no… Read More

Spotlight On The Future LIVE! announces drive in concert starring West End stars

Published: 16 November 2020

Following the success of the streamed online concert Spotlight on the Future LIVE!, Louis Rayneau and The Drive In London today announces the return of Spotlight on the Future LIVE! at The Drive In. Taking place on… Read More

NHS workers and families to enjoy free tickets to first performances of ATG pantos across the UK

Published: 16 November 2020

Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that all tickets for the first performance of their pantomimes, produced by Qdos Entertainment in Manchester, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham will be gifted to NHS workers and their families. Mark… Read More

Guest Blog: West End Stage Summer School 2021 – Believe the hype!

Published: 13 November 2020

Booking for 2021 now open! This amazing week-long summer school gives you the chance to perform on the West End, watch a West End Show and be taught by West… Read More

An extract from Gyles Brandreth’s new book of theatrical anecdotes

Published: 13 November 2020

Gyles Brandreth’s new book is described as “the ultimate anthology for theatre-lovers”. Jam-packed with stories of theatrical life spanning more than four-hundred years, The Oxford Book Of Theatrical Anecdotes is… Read More

Bush Theatre Reopens with new play Overflow by Travis Alabanza

Published: 12 November 2020

Overflow, a hilarious and devastating tour of women’s bathrooms by acclaimed writer and performer Travis Alabanza (Jubilee, Burgerz), will be the first public performance at the Bush following national restrictions.… Read More

Creators of The Show Must Go On merch announce half a million pound milestone

Published: 12 November 2020

The creators of ‘The Show Must Go On!’ merchandise, the Theatre Support Fund + are delighted to announce they have raised half a million pounds for charities Acting For Others,… Read More

The Royal Shakespeare Company announce details of Winter 2020 programme

Published: 12 November 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company has today announced details of its Winter 2020 programme which includes a newly commissioned series of Tales for Winter running from Saturday 5 December 2020 to… Read More

Faina And The Snow Beast kids show reworked into interactive audiobook

Published: 11 November 2020

Laura, Alice and Siân are talented theatre-makers in their twenties. Based in Exeter, Devon and the London Borough of Bexley, they started their theatre company Scratchworks in 2103. They have… Read More

A first look at rehearsals for The Dumb Waiter

Published: 11 November 2020

We got a first look at some rehearsal images of Hampstead Theatre’s 60th-anniversary production of The Dumb Waiter if useful. [inline-image-gallery id="waiter"] Ben and Gus have a job to do.… Read More

Watching Rosie starring Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah to be re-released online from 12 November

Published: 11 November 2020

Due to the phenomenal success of its first venture, Original Theatre Company’s specially commissioned online short play Watching Rosie by Louise Coulthard will be re-released from 12 – 26 November 2020, alongside… Read More

SOLT Member James Seabright produces world premiere of new musical The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Published: 11 November 2020

James Seabright, member of the Society of London Theatre will be presenting the world premiere of brand new British musical The Sorcerer's Apprentice next year and we're bringing you all… Read More

Beginners Please! streamed charity quiz and concert announced

Published: 10 November 2020

Following the further government lockdown of the UK, Reece Kerridge and Claire Learie, presenters of the musical theatre radio show Sit In The Stalls have joined forces with Chris Matanlé… Read More

Fiver musical to be live-streamed from Southwark Playhouse

Published: 10 November 2020

Fiver the musical returns to the Southwark Playhouse from 27 - 28 November in a brand new live-streamed concert after premiering here in 2019 to packed houses and critical acclaim!… Read More

Shows you can enjoy this December

Published: 10 November 2020

On 14 December, it was announced that London will move to tier 3 from Wednesday 16 December. As a result of this, theatres will be closed until we receive further… Read More

The Stage Awards and Stage 100 to return in 2021 to celebrate theatre’s response to the pandemic

Published: 10 November 2020

The Stage has today announced that The Stage Awards and The Stage 100 will return in 2021 to recognise organisations and individuals who have gone above and beyond in the industry’s response to the biggest… Read More

Enjoy Olivier Award-winning West End productions on new streaming platform Stage2View from today

Published: 10 November 2020

If you're looking for ways to enjoy award-winning theatre productions from the comfort of your home, listen up, because Stage2View might be just the answer! The brand new streaming platform… Read More

Six, Cinderella and the Mischief Theatre company to perform on BBC Children In Need

Published: 9 November 2020

This year's BBC Children In Need appeal show will be broadcast on Friday 13 November at 7pm on BBC One and we are extremely excited to learn that the line-up… Read More

Riverside Studios announces Christmas season with comedy, musicals and more

Published: 9 November 2020

Interim Creative Director, Rachel Tackley today announced Riverside Studios’ 2020 Christmas season. Highlights include award-winning actor and comedian Eddie Izzard’s solo show; a preview of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. The full programme commences on 2… Read More

The RSC’s President, HRH The Prince of Wales, attends online annual general meeting

Published: 9 November 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s President, HRH The Prince of Wales, joined RSC Board Members, Governors and Honorary Governors at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, which covered the financial year 2019… Read More

Olivier Award-winning Emilia online premiere to feature Deborah Frances-White

Published: 9 November 2020

The upcoming online premiere of Olivier Award-winning Emilia is to be introduced by stand-up comedian, host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, and screenwriter, Deborah Frances-White. Deborah will open the Instagram… Read More

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir Ian McKellen & more British acting legends to star in charity evening

Published: 9 November 2020

Lockdown Theatre, in association with Acting for Others today announces For One Knight Only, a special evening of intimate conversation with British acting legends Dame Judi Dench, Sir Derek Jacobi,… Read More

Songs For A New World transfers to Vaudeville Theatre for limited five-week run

Published: 9 November 2020

Lambert Jackson Productions today announce that their critically acclaimed production of Jason Robert Brown’s Songs For a New World will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre for a strictly limited run from 9 February, with previews from 5 February, running… Read More

Jacqueline Jossa, Matt Jay-Willis and further star cast to join Brian Conley in A Christmas Carol

Published: 9 November 2020

A star cast will join Brian Conley in the new, musical staged concert of Alan Menken, Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent's A Christmas Carol, which is set to play a… Read More

Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical goes back online

Published: 6 November 2020

Back in March, The Showstoppers turned what would have been their final performance at the Lyric Theatre into an impromptu live-stream, beaming their particular brand of musical comedy straight into… Read More

An interview with Hannah Kinkade, co-founder of ALOFTS

Published: 6 November 2020

The Alliance of Theatrical Seamsters (ALOFTS) will bring a much-needed income to the many self-employed seamsters. We talk to co-founder, Hannah Kinkade to find out more about it. 1) Can… Read More

Mary Poppins Supercalifragilistic Cast Recording available today

Published: 6 November 2020

Cameron Mackintosh with First Night Records and Warner Music today (6 November 2020) officially release the new live cast recording of the Olivier Award-winning hit West End production of Mary… Read More

Theatre Artists Fund opens for next round of applications and broadens eligibility

Published: 6 November 2020

The Theatre Artists Fund, created to provide emergency financial support for struggling theatre freelancers, opens at 12pm today (Friday 6 November) for its next two-week round of applications. Until 12pm… Read More

Stephen Fry to star in The Understudy in the West End this December

Published: 5 November 2020

Stephen Fry, Mina Anwar, and James Norton will star in a semi-staged, rehearsed reading of The Understudy this December at the Palace Theatre. Based on the novel of the same… Read More

Barbican to continue livestreamed concert series during second lockdown

Published: 4 November 2020

The Barbican will continue its live-streamed concert series Live From The Barbican, as well as its curated digital cross-arts programme during its temporary closure from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday… Read More

Eleanor Lloyd appointed President of Society of London Theatre

Published: 4 November 2020

It has been announced at today’s Society of London Theatre (SOLT) Annual General Meeting that Eleanor Lloyd will be the new President of SOLT. As an independent Producer who has… Read More

Casting announced for Dick Whittington at the National Theatre

Published: 4 November 2020

For one year only, pantomime comes to the National Theatre, and the full company of Dick Whittington have begun rehearsals this week. This is further to confirmation from the government that rehearsals can continue in a socially distanced environment during… Read More

When Darkness Falls at Union Theatre to be postponed

Published: 4 November 2020

Following the Government’s announcement on 31 October 2020 of new national restrictions from 5 November 2020, the new spine-chilling ghost story, WHEN DARKNESS FALLS, which was due to play a… Read More

Kings Of Broadway concert is coming to the West End next month for one night only

Published: 3 November 2020

Following a successful online concert in May this year during the height of lockdown, KINGS OF BROADWAY will be recreated live at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday 9 December at 7.30PM. For… Read More

National Theatre announces free virtual courses for young people to learn theatre-making skills

Published: 3 November 2020

As the theatre industry continues to face huge challenges and the National Theatre closes again under new coronavirus restrictions, the NT is prioritising its work with young people across the… Read More

Comedian and actor John Sessions dies aged 67

Published: 3 November 2020

Comedian and actor, John Sessions, known best for his various comedy roles, has died aged 67. In a statement, his agent said the star died at home in south London… Read More

Talking Shakespeare returns with Sir Ian McKellen, Helen Mirren and David Oyelowo

Published: 3 November 2020

Following the success of the first series of Talking Shakespeare earlier this year, the RSC have today announced the return of the popular online conversation from Monday 16 November. Hosted… Read More

Culture Secretary confirms Art venues can open for rehearsals and live-streamed performances

Published: 3 November 2020

Following the government's announcement of a second lockdown from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December, including the closure of theatres across the UK, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed last… Read More

Kenny Wax, Producer of Six the Musical urges government to provide further guidance for theatres

Published: 2 November 2020

The UK Government's decision for a second lockdown will mean theatre closures across the UK from 5 November until 2 December. Kenny Wax, Producer of Six the Musical said: “We… Read More

Producers of The Great Gatsby cancel performances from 4 November until 2 December

Published: 2 November 2020

Following the Government’s announcement on a national lockdown for England and taking into consideration the safety of all staff and cast, the producers of The Great Gatsby will be cancelling… Read More

Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in Old Vic’s live-streamed A Christmas Carol

Published: 2 November 2020

The Old Vic today announced that Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, The Walking Dead) will be starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in this year's live-streamed Old Vic: In Camera - A Christmas… Read More

Nimax Theatres close West End venues from 5 November – 2 December and confirm December schedule

Published: 2 November 2020

Following the Government's latest announcement, Nimax Theatres, owners of six locations across the West End, have announced they will cancel performances from 5 November to 2 December. Nica Burns, Chief… Read More

National Theatre confirms cancellation of Death Of England: Delroy from 5 November

Published: 2 November 2020

Following the Prime Minister's announcement of new lockdown plans this weekend, the National Theatre has announced it will cancel performances of its ongoing production of Death of England: Delroy from 5… Read More

Olivier Award-winning Jersey Boys to return to the West End next April

Published: 30 October 2020

The beloved Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS returns to London’s West End, opening at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre, with a new, larger auditorium and… Read More

Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman to star in theatrical sitcom, The Fosse Forest Ballet

Published: 29 October 2020

Philip Joel, who you may know from his hilarious and satirical online sketches during lockdown and David Muscat of Emerge Production House, have joined  forces to create a new, unique theatrical… Read More

Artistic Directors of the Future launches new virtual resource: Bite-Size

Published: 29 October 2020

Artistic Directors of the Future launches Bite-Size: A new virtual resource aimed at supporting and enhancing the leadership skills of diverse artists. The UK’s first organisation dedicated to diversifying the… Read More
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