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Why it takes time for shows to reopen

Published: 24 August 2020

On 16 March, theatres across the country closed their doors and though from 15 August, theatres were finally given the green light to reopen for indoor performances with social distancing,… Read More

Head to St Martin’s Lane to spot your fave West End show’s barrier boards

Published: 21 August 2020

If you needed an excuse to pop down to Theatreland... now you've got one! We're delighted to have worked with Heart of London Business Alliance and West End shows to… Read More

Russell Tovey to star in new online play about coronavirus key workers

Published: 21 August 2020

Russell Tovey (Years and Years) joins the cast of No Masks, a brand-new Sky original to mark the launch of Sky Arts as a free-to-air channel. The drama, in partnership… Read More

Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan launches Panto Online

Published: 21 August 2020

Blue Peter legend Peter Duncan - a critically acclaimed Panto Dame, Writer and Director - is planning his biggest and best “Here’s One I Made Earlier” challenge. Peter has assembled… Read More

Catch an open-air version of Broadway’s Pippin in London next month

Published: 21 August 2020

After launching as an exciting new outdoor London theatre venue with the sold-out, critically acclaimed musical ‘Fanny and Stella’, which just extended its run due to overwhelming public demand, The… Read More

Willy Russell’s Educating Rita sees huge demand for tickets and adds extra performance

Published: 21 August 2020

With performances almost sold out within two weeks of going on sale, Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer David Pugh and Zoe Curnow, Executive Director of the Minack Theatre, added an… Read More

Preliminary research suggests singing is no more risky than talking at a similar volume for virus spread

Published: 21 August 2020

New research suggests that singing does not produce substantially more respiratory particles than speaking at a similar volume. But this all depends on how loud a person is, according to… Read More

Sleepless A Musical Romance announces further cast and trials on-site Covid-19 tests

Published: 20 August 2020

Sleepless A Musical Romance, which announced last month it would begin socially distanced indoor performances at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 25 August, will begin using a new accurate… Read More

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds adds two more shows to their At Home With…series

Published: 20 August 2020

If you're looking for ways to get your theatre fix from the comfort of your own home... step this way! Tonight sees the very first Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds… Read More

Catch your fave West End stars in a new series of live-streamed concerts next week

Published: 20 August 2020

Theatre fans assemble! We have some exciting news... On Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August, you can catch a new series of online concerts streamed live to your homes featuring… Read More

First Look: Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Published: 20 August 2020

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has today released first look production images of the concert staging of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert which runs until Sunday… Read More

The Old Vic announces new dates for Three Kings with more tickets released

Published: 19 August 2020

The Old Vic today announced that the world premiere of Three Kings will now be live-streamed straight to your homes from Thursday 3 - Saturday 5 September, with more tickets… Read More

The Bush Theatre announces a new series of on-stage masterclasses

Published: 19 August 2020

The Bush Theatre has today announced a series of new masterclasses, which will offer an insight into theatre by leading practitioners including writer Jonathan Harvey (1 Sept), writer, and director… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe restarts award-winning Guided Tour

Published: 19 August 2020

After closing in March this year, the Globe Theatre opens its oak doors once more for guided tours from 21 August. As well as hearing about Shakespeare, the history of London and… Read More

Enjoy mystery puzzle experiences delivered straight to your door with The Mystery Agency

Published: 19 August 2020

It was announced today that immersive mystery puzzle experience, The Mystery Agency has officially launched! Created by Henry Lewis, the Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and Artistic Director of Mischief Theatre,… Read More

Join the Globe’s Shakespeare and Race Festival online from 21 – 23 August

Published: 18 August 2020

Shakespeare's Globe will be hosting it's Shakespeare and Race festival for the third year from 21 - 23 August and audiences can get involved with a whole host of online… Read More

Doctor Who: Time Fracture a new immersive theatrical event is opening next year

Published: 18 August 2020

Immersive Everywhere today revealed further details for Doctor Who: Time Fracture, a new immersive theatrical event from the team behind The Great Gatsby, the UK’s longest-running immersive show. Officially licensed by… Read More

Sadler’s Wells’ Digital Stage and Breakin’ Convention release new film Our Bodies Back

Published: 18 August 2020

Sadler’s Wells’ Digital Stage and Breakin’ Convention have today announced the release of Our Bodies Back, a riveting new dance film that speaks out against anti-Black racism and honours the lived experiences of… Read More

Donmar Warehouse extend Blindness run with new installations

Published: 18 August 2020

The Donmar Warehouse today announced the extension of the critically acclaimed socially distanced sound installation – Blindness, with new installations added from 24 August – 5 September 2020 following a sold-out run.… Read More

The Drifters Girl starring Beverley Knight reschedules premiere to 2021

Published: 18 August 2020

Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have today announced rescheduled dates for The Drifters Girl, a brand new musical starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the… Read More

Catch new open-air musical St. Anne Comes Home this month

Published: 17 August 2020

It was announced today that brand-new open-air musical St. Anne Comes Home will be opening with a socially distanced audience this month. Written and composed by Jack Miles and directed… Read More

Casting announced for Role’s We’ll Never Play open-air concert

Published: 17 August 2020

The Turbine Theatre's new open-air series will include a special Role's We'll Never Play open-air concert on 13 September and we can finally reveal the cast! For one-night only, the… Read More

The road to reopening theatres

Published: 17 August 2020

It’s been so long since performances have been able to take place in front of a live audience that we are so excited that this month sees the opening of… Read More

Casting announced for immersive digital outdoor play opening this month

Published: 17 August 2020

Aria Entertainment and WEF Productions today announced full casting for the UK premiere of C-o-n-t-a-c-t, an immersive outdoor performance with a 3D sound design which audiences will listen to on… Read More

5 feel-good musical anthems sung during lockdown

Published: 14 August 2020

When theatres closed back in March, industry members were looking for different ways to connect with their audiences, after all that's the most magical thing about theatre - it brings… Read More

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! postponed until 2021

Published: 14 August 2020

New Adventures announced today that the forthcoming 2020/2021 National tour and the 2020/2021 Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells of Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! has been postponed until 2021/2022. Recent events and the inevitable… Read More

Turbine Theatre announces Hair revival concerts & new open-air series

Published: 14 August 2020

The Turbine Theatre has today announced that it will be running a specially curated festival of live entertainment for all the family from 26 August - 19 September. First up… Read More

Noël Coward: Art & Style exhibit will open at Guildhall Art Gallery in November

Published: 14 August 2020

To coincide with the 100th anniversary of Noël Coward’s West End debut, a major exhibition titled Noël Coward: Art & Style will be presented at the City of London Corporation’s… Read More

Come From Away is being adapted into a movie

Published: 14 August 2020

Irene Sankoff and David Hein’s Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has been touching the hearts of audiences around the world since it's opening in Broadway in 2017 and it's… Read More

National Theatre to reopen in October with Death Of England sequel

Published: 14 August 2020

The National Theatre (NT) today announced that it will begin creating new work again and will plan to resume socially distanced live performances in the Olivier Theatre in late October.… Read More

Government confirms indoor theatre performances can begin from 15 August

Published: 14 August 2020

Last night, the government announced that indoor performances with social distancing can take place as of Saturday 15 August. While outdoor performances with socially distanced audiences were permitted from 11… Read More

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical announces a second live-streamed performance

Published: 13 August 2020

The Olivier Award-winning West End musical, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical will be live-streaming a second socially distanced and full improvised musical this month and we cannot wait! The company's first… Read More

Camden People’s Theatre announces new commissions to support artists and local community

Published: 13 August 2020

Thanks to funding from the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Camden People's Theatre (CPT) has announced its biggest round of commissions to offer much-needed support to nineteen artists, with a particular focus… Read More

The Last Five Years returns to Southwark Playhouse in October

Published: 13 August 2020

It was announced today that The Last Five Years will be returning to the Large Space at Southwark Playhouse from 1 - 31 October 2020, subject to the government giving… Read More

Shortlist announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2020

Published: 13 August 2020

It was announced today that Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Suits), David Mitchell (Peep Show), Aimee Lou Wood (Netflix's Sex Education) and the stars of West End musical Dear Evan Hansen are all… Read More

West End restaurants, attractions and shops you can now visit

Published: 12 August 2020

Although the majority of London's West End theatres remain closed, the district remains one of the most exciting areas to explore in the city. Famous for its attractions, spectacular shopping… Read More

Broadway’s Diana musical to be screened on Netflix in 2021 ahead of its opening

Published: 12 August 2020

Producers Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams), Frank Marshall and The Araca Group announced today that Diana A True Musical Story will be premiering on Netflix next year, ahead of the Broadway… Read More

Catch Victoria Hamilton & Daisy Edgar-Jones in Mike Bartlett’s Albion on BBC Four this month

Published: 12 August 2020

Following two sold-out runs at the Almeida Theatre, Mike Bartlett's (Doctor Foster) hit production Albion will be available to watch on BBC Four later this month, as part of BBC's… Read More

UK theatres light up in red to raise urgent awareness to the industry’s crisis

Published: 12 August 2020

Last night, over 100 venues across the UK came together to highlight the industry's crisis as part of the #WeMakeEvents Red Light Alert Day. With various pantos being cancelled for… Read More

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announces live screen relays of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert

Published: 12 August 2020

Theatre fans, you're in for a treat today! Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have announced that they will be relaying live performances of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert from 19… Read More

Enjoy an outdoor Shakespeare dining experience this month

Published: 11 August 2020

Summer is about to get a little more exciting because Olivier Award-winning producer Matthew Gale and award-winning director Helen Tennison will be presenting an original open-air theatre evening from Thursday… Read More

EKP & Paines Plough announce shortlisted scripts for The Women’s Prize For Playwriting 2020

Published: 11 August 2020

Ellie Keel Productions and Paines Plough, with 45North and in association with Sonia Friedman Productions, today announced the 35 shortlisted scripts for the inaugural The Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2020,… Read More

Helen Murray explores Britain’s empty theatres

Published: 11 August 2020

Theatre photographer Helen Murray has released a powerful new digital photo exhibition capturing the images of 22 empty theatres. Helen's Our Empty Theatres photography series was taken during the lockdown… Read More

Theatre industry joins War Child’s Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder

Published: 10 August 2020

UK charity War Child has today launched the second phase of its Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder and we are proud to announce that the theatre industry is joining them. The charity… Read More

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will remain closed in the West End until 2021

Published: 10 August 2020

The record-breaking production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has today announced that it will remain closed in the West End until February 2021. The news was shared on… Read More

Top stars support the 2020 Platform Presents Playwright’s Prize

Published: 10 August 2020

This Summer, during Lockdown, Platform Presents decided to spotlight the finalists of their 2020 Platform Presents Playwright’s Prize by teaming up with a range of talented actors and asking them… Read More

London Theatre Company announces plans to reopen the Bridge Theatre in September

Published: 10 August 2020

London Theatre Company (LTC) today announced plans to reopen the Bridge Theatre during September and October, subject to the Government giving the green light to indoor performances with socially distanced… Read More

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and Theatre Support Fund + launch a special edition face covering

Published: 10 August 2020

Last month, The Show Must Go On! merch reached a milestone by raising £250,000 for Theatre Support Fund+ and, they're showing no signs of stopping yet! It was announced today… Read More

#WeMakeEvents Day Of Action takes place tomorrow in a fight for the industry

Published: 10 August 2020

The live events industry will be coming together tomorrow as part of the #WeMakeEvents London Red Alert Day, which calls on the government for urgent support to protect the industry… Read More

Four of the biggest Pantos in London postponed to 2021

Published: 10 August 2020

Four of the biggest pantomimes in London have announced their productions will be postponed until 2021. Hackney Empire, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre Royal Stratford East will… Read More

A first look at Blindness at the Donmar Warehouse

Published: 7 August 2020

Blindness is an exciting new piece of theatre at the Donmar Warehouse. Since Blindness is a sound installation rather than a performance involving live actors, it was able to open… Read More

Behind The Curtain With… a free online theatre series

Published: 7 August 2020

We're excited to announce a new series of exclusive theatre content, Behind The Curtain With..., to fill that theatre gap in your lives, continue to support the theatre industry and… Read More

A peek behind the scenes at Jesus Christ Superstar

Published: 7 August 2020

We're so excited about Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre - one of the first pieces of live theatre to make it back to London!… Read More

A statement on TKTS

Published: 7 August 2020

It is with enormous regret that we have had to inform employees working for the TKTS operation that their roles will be made redundant as a result of the unavoidable decision to… Read More

Register to attend London Red Alert day of action

Published: 7 August 2020

After the announcement last week that the #WeMakeEvents campaign had entered Red Alert stage, flagging the crisis face by the live events industry, they're hosting a major outdoor event in… Read More

Five ways to enjoy the West End right now

Published: 6 August 2020

Theatres might not yet be able to re-open, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the West End, especially with all this sunshine we've got coming up! So… Read More

Alice in Wonderland – Down the Rabbit Hole comes to the Aeronaut Outdoor Theatre

Published: 6 August 2020

The magic of Wonderland is coming alive this month in the Aeronaut Outdoor Theatre this month. Follow Alice on her adventures down the Rabbit Hole and all the strange creatures… Read More

Get 50% off your first toucanBox and help support Kids Week!

Published: 6 August 2020

The curtain may have fallen on theatre for a little while but kids can still get creative with toucanBox, who have teamed up with us to offer you a huge… Read More

Immersive outdoor theatrical experience, C-o-n-t-a-c-t, comes to London

Published: 6 August 2020

Tickets go on sale today for the UK premiere of a brand new immersive outdoor theatrical experience, C-o-n-t-a-c-t, with a 3D sound design which audiences will listen to on their… Read More

Madame Kalamazoo is back with the National Theatre

Published: 5 August 2020

A mysterious visitor from the Blue Moon has been taking children on exciting and imaginative adventures, finding a special way to reach kids around the country, and now she's back!… Read More

Steven Carter-Bailey, Beverley Knight and Alexia McIntosh to judge West End Bake Off 2020

Published: 5 August 2020

The West End Bake Off is back for another year! As the coronavirus pandemic has sadly made holding a physical event impossible, the West End Bake Off team is taking… Read More

Bush Theatre launches Write The Bush’s Future Campaign

Published: 4 August 2020

The Bush Theatre has launched their campaign to Write The Bush's Future - a fundraising initiative that aims to secure the venue's future in a difficult and uncertain time. Alongside… Read More

Mischief Movie Night is back in open-air theatres

Published: 3 August 2020

We could all do with a laugh at the moment, and our friends over at Mischief have got exactly the thing! The Olivier Award-winning theatre company have announced the return… Read More

#WeMakeEvents enters Red Alert

Published: 3 August 2020

The #WeMakeEvents campaign, which is raising the alarm for the live events and entertainment sector, have announced that their campaign is now in the Red Alert phase, and have planned… Read More

Watch song that won A Song For Our Time, sung by Hadley Fraser

Published: 3 August 2020

To mark 20 weeks since theatres were shut down, the winning song from the search for A Song For Our Time has been announced! Looking At The Moon by Amir… Read More

Black Womxn In Theatre create #AllOfUs Redundancy Care Campaign

Published: 3 August 2020

Black Womxn In Theatre and Eclipse Theatre in partnership with Bush Theatre have created a new campaign to support Black, Asian, ethnically diverse and migrant arts workers facing redundancy -… Read More

Ex-Phantoms bring musical theatre to the great outdoors

Published: 3 August 2020

With over 9 years behind the mask between them, two Phantoms have used their musical theatre prowess and experience to bring some more live theatre to the great outdoors. Earl… Read More

The Government announces that some coronavirus restrictions will not be lifted tomorrow

Published: 31 July 2020

The Government has announced this afternoon that the planned easing of restrictions tomorrow, Saturday 1 August, will not be going ahead due to a rise in the number of new… Read More

Eleven past and present Queens to perform live at the West End Musical Drive In

Published: 31 July 2020

The Queens had a very exciting announcement for us this morning, taking to Instagram to tell us all about a special live concert coming up in September. Not just six,… Read More

The Royal Court Theatre opens pop-up bar and café in Sloane Square

Published: 30 July 2020

The Royal Court Theatre is opening a brand new pop-up bar and café in the middle of Sloane Square from midday tomorrow. Throughout the summer, coffees, cakes and snacks will… Read More

The Drive In will now have seats for pedestrians and cyclists

Published: 30 July 2020

Have you, like some of us, been desperately trying to find a friend or family member with a car just so you can make it to some of the drive-in… Read More

The Bush Theatre will reopen next week

Published: 30 July 2020

The Bush Theatre has announced that it will reopen a week today! The theatre will open its doors on 6 August with new social distancing measures and interim opening times.… Read More

Grace Mouat announces new podcast Cut To The Grace

Published: 30 July 2020

& Juliet and Six star Grace Mouat is launching a new podcast talking all things theatre with a series of special guests. Grace rose to musical theatre fame as the… Read More

A Mamma Mia Masterclass with Helen Anker

Published: 30 July 2020

On Sunday, 2 August at 7pm, West End actor, Helen Anker (Tanya in the Mamma Mia UK Tour) will be giving a Mamma Mia Masterclass. If you've ever wanted to… Read More

Theatre producer André Ptaszynski has passed away

Published: 30 July 2020

Independent theatre producer André Ptaszynski passed away yesterday morning. André was a valued member of the Society Of London Theatre board and a previous president of the organisation. Society of… Read More
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