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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical cancels performances up to 28 November

Published: 29 July 2020

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical has cancelled all performances up to and including Saturday 28 November 2020. The production is in the process of contacting customers who have booked… Read More

Musical theatre stars in concert with Tonight At The London Coliseum

Published: 29 July 2020

A brand new streamed series, Tonight At The London Coliseum, will see a week of concerts performed live on stage with some of musical theatre's biggest stars. The intimate, acoustic… Read More

Government announces details of the £1.57 billion rescue package for the arts

Published: 29 July 2020

The Government has today announced further details of the £1.57 billion rescue package they pledged to assist the arts in dealing with the fall-out from the coronavirus crisis. Arts organisations… Read More

The Phantom Of The Opera to close in the West End

Published: 28 July 2020

In an article today in the Evening Standard, Cameron Mackintosh announced that he has had to permanently shut down both the UK touring and West End productions of The Phantom… Read More

150 Black and Black mixed race performers sing Make Them Hear You to fundraise for StopWatch

Published: 28 July 2020

Producer Danielle Tarento has brought together more than 150 Black and Black mixed race actors from the UK and the USA to mark two months since the death of George… Read More

Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed Vice President of Acting For Others

Published: 27 July 2020

Acting For Others has announced that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been appointed Vice President of the theatrical charity. This news comes after Pheobe's big fundraising drive for Acting For Others in… Read More

Theatre Tokens and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds launch At Home With…

Published: 24 July 2020

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is excited to launch a brand-new online series, At Home With… in partnership with Theatre Tokens and sponsored by Theatre Royal Autumn Season sponsor, Churchgates. The event, hosted… Read More

Casting announced for the staged concert of Jesus Christ Superstar

Published: 24 July 2020

We're so excited about the concert staging of Jesus Christ Superstar in Regent's Park Open Air Theatre this August and September, and casting has just been announced! Over a 6-week… Read More

Theatre Artists Fund raises £1.6m to support out of work theatre practitioners

Published: 24 July 2020

The Theatre Artists Fund has raised an incredible £1.6m to support out of work theatre practitioners around the UK. Since opening applications to theatre professionals struggling as a result of… Read More

We went to the first live performance in a London Theatre in months!

Published: 23 July 2020

Today was a milestone moment for live theatre, as Beverley Knight took to the stage of the London Palladium, to perform to the first live audience in a London theatre… Read More

Good, starring David Tennant, rescheduled to Spring 2021

Published: 23 July 2020

David Tennant will return to the West End in Spring 2021 as the protagonist in C.P. Taylor's Good, which was due to open this October at the Playhouse Theatre. The… Read More

DCMS Committee releases first report on the impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors

Published: 23 July 2020

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee has released its first report on the impact of Covid-19 on DCMS sectors. MPs have said that the Government has been ‘too… Read More

How will the pilot performance at the Palladium work?

Published: 22 July 2020

Tomorrow marks a milestone in the re-opening of theatres across the UK, as the first pilot performance goes ahead at the London Palladium. The first performance to take place in… Read More

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will begin performances in Autumn 2021

Published: 22 July 2020

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will start performances at the Piccadilly Theatre in Autumn 2021. The much-awaited musical opened on Broadway last summer, and was due to open in March 2021… Read More

Theatre Super Auction launches today!

Published: 21 July 2020

Today sees the launch of the Theatre Super Auction, an exciting one-off event to fundraise for the theatre industry. As restrictions ease, much of the country is starting to return… Read More

Silent Disco Walking Tours to resume in the West End

Published: 20 July 2020

It's probably been a long time since you've been in Theatreland, but there's finally a great reason to make that trip back to your favourite streets of London. The Silent… Read More

Drive-in screening of Spice World with West End leading ladies hits London for one night only!

Published: 20 July 2020

All of our nostalgic dreams are coming true to give us the nineties/ West End mash-up we never knew we needed. For one night and one night only on Saturday… Read More

Andrew Scott to star in next Old Vic: In Camera streams

Published: 20 July 2020

The Old Vic has announced that the one, the only Andrew Scott will be performing live and beamed into homes around the world in the next installment of the Old… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 9: Movie musicals

Published: 17 July 2020

There's nothing we love more than a screen-to-stage adaption and so this week's theatre quiz is all about the movies that have inspired some of our fave musicals. To make… Read More

Live indoor performances can begin from August subject to the success of pilots

Published: 17 July 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today announced that live indoor performances can take place across the country from 1 August, subject to the success of indoor pilots with a socially… Read More

Disney’s Frozen announces West End cast and will now open in April 2021

Published: 17 July 2020

What a way to end the week! Disney Theatrical Productions have announced the West End cast for Frozen and it's as sparkly as we'd expected it to be! The much-awaited… Read More

10 things you didn’t know about The Mousetrap

Published: 16 July 2020

Having opened in the West End on 25 November 1952, The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre is the longest-running in the world! Since it's opening, the record-smashing show has seen 28,000+… Read More

David Hunter and Caroline Kay release new online musical created during lockdown in support of Theatre Artists Fund

Published: 16 July 2020

West End star David Hunter (Waitress, Kinky Boots, Once) and actor, singer-songwriter Caroline Kay (The Clockmaker's Daughter) have released a new online musical created and recorded during lockdown without meeting… Read More

English National Opera announces 90-minute Drive & Live series at Alexandra Palace Park

Published: 16 July 2020

English National Opera have confirmed that they will be hosting a specially-staged 90-minute version of Puccini's classic La bohéme performed live in a unique drive-in theatre experience at the iconic… Read More

Theatre Royal Stratford East to release audio play in response to George Floyd’s death

Published: 16 July 2020

Following George Floyd's tragic death in May this year, BAFTA Award-winning and Olivier Award-nominated playwright Roy Williams brought together 14 writers to respond artistically to the murder and the Black… Read More

The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong cancelled until 6 September

Published: 16 July 2020

Mischief Comedy have announced that all performances of The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong will be cancelled until atleast 6 September 2020. A statement on the company's… Read More

Ida Girls London release Les Misérables medley Stars in support of Help Musicians charity

Published: 16 July 2020

London’s leading classical-crossover girl group, Ida Girls London have today released their new medley Stars, which features iconic songs from the long-running musical theatre show Les Misérables. All proceeds from… Read More

Six Live From The Drive In Tour cancelled

Published: 15 July 2020

Live Nation Entertainment have this afternoon announced that their Live From The Drive-In concert series that was to feature Six the Musical will no longer proceed as planned. "The latest… Read More

Olivier Award winner Drew McOnie’s Jekyll And Hyde to be streamed online by The Old Vic

Published: 15 July 2020

Oliver Award winner Drew McOnie's Jekyll And Hyde will be available to watch for free on The Old Vic's YouTube channel from 7am on Wednesday 5 August. [caption id="attachment_111423905" align="alignnone"… Read More

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre to reopen next month with Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert & MOREoutdoor series

Published: 15 July 2020

Theatre fans, brace yourselves because we have exciting news to share! From 14 August, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will be welcoming back audiences with 70 live performances in August… Read More

Catch Almeida Theatre’s Shifting Tides digital festival this weekend

Published: 14 July 2020

From 16 - 18 July, the Almeida Theatre will be hosting a new digital festival entitled Shifting Tides, exploring the intersection between art and the climate crisis. The festival which… Read More

Donmar Warehouse to reopen temporarily in August with sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson

Published: 14 July 2020

The Donmar Warehouse will be reopening temporarily from 3 to 22 August with a socially distanced sound installation. Entitled Blindness, the new installation is based on the dystopian novel by… Read More

RSC confirms rescheduled programme for winter 2021 and plans for this year

Published: 14 July 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company has today confirmed the rescheduled programme for its winter 2021 season, including its previously scheduled productions of The Magicians Elephant and The Wars Of The Roses… Read More

The Show Must Go On! merch raises £250,000

Published: 13 July 2020

The Show Must Go On! has seen a phenomenal public demand for their exclusive t-shirts in support of Theatre Support Fund+ and today, the charity is so pleased to announce… Read More

Six the Musical announces further dates for Utilita Live From The Drive-In tour

Published: 13 July 2020

15 July 2020 UPDATE:  Live Nation Entertainment have this afternoon announced that their Live From The Drive-In concert series that was to feature Six the Musical will no longer proceed… Read More

Igor Memic wins twelfth annual Papatango New Writing Prize

Published: 13 July 2020

It was announced today that Bosnian-born British playwright, Igor Memic has won the 12th annual Papatango New Writing Prize for his debut full-length play, Old Bridge. Other shortlisted writers include:… Read More

Stiles + Drewe & The British Theatre Academy launch the annual Musical Theatre Young Singer Award

Published: 13 July 2020

British composers Stiles + Drewe (the award-winning team behind Disney’s Mary Poppins, Half A Sixpence, ‘The Wind In The Willows, Betty Blue Eyes, Soho Cinders and Honk!) and The British… Read More

Watch Showstopper! The (Socially Distanced) Improvised Musical online next week

Published: 13 July 2020

Olivier Award-winning West End musical, Showstopper! The Improvised Musical has announced that they will be live-streaming a world-premiere of their first socially distanced and full improvised musical on 21 July.… Read More

Shakespeare’s Globe says it is “not economically viable” to reopen

Published: 10 July 2020

Following the latest update from the Culture Secretary which announced that outdoor theatres can reopen from 11th July, Shakespeares Globe have announced that they will not be reopening as it… Read More

Upcoming and rescheduled performances across the UK

Published: 10 July 2020

We're sure you're as eager as we are to get back into those red velvet seats as soon as theatres reopen and so we've pulled together a roundup of shows… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 8: Kids from shows

Published: 10 July 2020

It's time to celebrate the end of your week with a stagey theatre quiz! In this week's round, we're testing your knowledge of child characters. Read the sentence and guess… Read More

West End performances of The Prince Of Egypt cancelled until 31 October

Published: 10 July 2020

Nederlander Organisation - which operates Aldwych Theatre, Dominion Theatre and the Adelphi Theatre - today announced that all West End performances of The Prince Of Egypt will be cancelled up… Read More

Ambassador Theatre Group extends closures until 20 September

Published: 10 July 2020

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), which runs over 40 venues across the UK including the Phoenix Theatre and Duke of York's Theatre, has announced that all performances will now be… Read More

Culture Secretary issues guidance on reopening theatres including plans to trial safe indoor performances

Published: 9 July 2020

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden today announced that outdoor performances with social distancing can take place as of 11th July. Oliver Dowden said: "Our culture, heritage and arts are too precious… Read More

Gecko’s Institute to be broadcast in BBC Arts Culture in Quarantine series

Published: 9 July 2020

The critically acclaimed Ipswich-based physical theatre company, Gecko will present a film version of its 2014 show Institute on BBC this month. From its intoxicating worlds and uniquely beautiful scenes… Read More

UK theatre industry comes together to celebrate Inspiring Future Theatre Day

Published: 9 July 2020

Yesterday, we celebrated #InspiringFutureTheatre Day, an annual celebration of all the incredible work that theatres across the UK do to inspire young people, communities and schools. Traditionally, we host a… Read More

Dame Judi Dench & David Tennant to feature in RSC’s new online series

Published: 8 July 2020

It was announced today that the Royal Shakespeare Company will be launching new online series Talking Shakespeare from Monday 13 July. The exclusive series will see be hosted by RSC… Read More

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Cinderella musical will now open in March 2021

Published: 8 July 2020

It was announced today that the opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Cinderella has been delayed to March 2021. Andrew Lloyd Webber said “Whilst I continue to impress on… Read More

Elite dancers from around the world perform Swan Lake in their bathtubs

Published: 8 July 2020

Dance fans will be pleased to know that a modern-day Swan Lake is now available to stream as part of BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine. Set to Tchaikovsky's famous swan… Read More

Miriam Margolyes & Amit Shah to star in new online short play Watching Rosie

Published: 8 July 2020

Last week, the Original Theatre Company released the critically acclaimed-online production of Rachel Wagstaff's adaption of Sebastian Faulks' best-selling novel, Birdsong. After its great success, the production company has now… Read More

Culture Secretary says outdoor performances may begin shortly

Published: 7 July 2020

Following the UK Government's announcement of a roadmap to recovery and a £1.57 billion investment to help the arts, culture and heritage industries survive the pandemic, Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden… Read More

Theatre Support Fund + launch The Show Must Go On charity face masks

Published: 7 July 2020

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Theatre Support Fund + created a limited-edition The Show Must Go On t-shirt. Thanks to its fantastic success, the fund has now designed… Read More

The theatre industry reacts to £1.57 billion investment from the UK Government

Published: 6 July 2020

On Sunday 5 July, the Government announced a rescue package of £1.57 billion to help the arts, culture and heritage industries survive the impact of Covid-19. After months of working… Read More

£1.57 billion rescue package to protect arts, culture & heritage industries

Published: 5 July 2020

The government announced tonight that Britain's globally renowned arts, culture and heritage industries will receive a world-leading £1.57 billion rescue package to help weather the impact of coronavirus. This hugely… Read More

Sam Mendes, SOLT & UK Theatre announce Theatre Artists Fund for individuals in need of emergency financial support

Published: 5 July 2020

The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre today announce a new fund established with a £500k donation from Netflix, to provide small grants for theatre practitioners who find themselves… Read More

Play to the Crowd launches fundraising appeal to support Theatre Royal Winchester

Published: 3 July 2020

The arts and education charity, Play to the Crowd which runs Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, has today announced that it needs to raise £225,000 by the end… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 7: Anagrams

Published: 3 July 2020

It's that time of the week again where we put your stagey knowledge to test! In this week's theatre quiz, you will need to unscramble each word to find the… Read More

The Mousetrap to reopen in the West End from 23 October

Published: 3 July 2020

Oh what a Happy Friday it is for us! The Mousetrap – the longest-running show in the world – has just announced that it will be reopening at the St.… Read More

Musical masterpiece Hamilton the movie is now available to watch on Disney+

Published: 3 July 2020

Theatre fans, musical fanatics, get your popcorn ready because Hamilton the movie is now available to watch on Disney+. Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be… Read More

#scenechange designers wrap theatres with pink tape in #MissingLiveTheatre campaign

Published: 3 July 2020

While much of the UK's entertainment and hospitality industries will be open to customers from tomorrow, theatres sadly remain closed, unable to stage live performances. A community of designers named… Read More

Family-friendly show The Smeds And The Smoos to open at the Rose Theatre in Spring 2021

Published: 2 July 2020

The Smeds And The Smoos is the latest picture book from the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It was announced today that award-winning theatre company Tall… Read More

Culture Secretary visits the London Palladium to test safety measures

Published: 2 July 2020

Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, revealed in a Twitter post today that he had met with Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Public Health England… Read More

#SaveHackneyEmpire campaign raises £40k in the first week

Published: 2 July 2020

Last Thursday, we shared that Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe had launched a crowdfunding campaign to help Hackney Empire survive the impact of Covid-19. Within one week, the campaign has… Read More

The Noel Coward Foundation donates further £65,000 to support theatre organisations

Published: 2 July 2020

In addition to its recent donation of £50,000 to Acting For Others, The Nöel Coward Foundation has awarded a further £65,000 to a number of theatre organisations, previously in receipt… Read More

Sir Ian McKellen launches charity fundraiser for backstage and front of house theatre workers

Published: 1 July 2020

It was announced today that stage and screen star Sir Ian McKellen in collaboration with The Theatrical Guild has launched a new charity fundraiser to support backstage and front of… Read More

Ramin Karimloo, Rachel Tucker & more West End stars to lead virtual production of Songs For A New World

Published: 1 July 2020

Lambert Jackson Productions in association with The Other Palace today announced a virtual lockdown production of Jason Robert Brown’s Songs For A New World. Directed by Séimí Campbell (My Son… Read More

Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke to perform new monologue in Your Old Vic series

Published: 1 July 2020

The Old Vic today announced that Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke will be performing First, Do No Harm on 5 July as part of The Greatest Wealth series curated… Read More

Alice Fearn to host live online show Intermissions featuring West End stars

Published: 30 June 2020

Alice Fearn, best known for her roles in Come From Away and Wicked, has announced that she will be hosting a brand new weekly online show, Intermission, and will joined… Read More

Six the Musical cancels all West End performances until 27 September

Published: 30 June 2020

The Arts Theatre have announced that all West End performances of Six the Musical will be cancelled up to and including 27 September. Nominated for five Oliviers at the Olivier… Read More

Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain & Dinosaur World Live to play at The Drive In this Summer

Published: 30 June 2020

It was announced today that the West End production of Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain and the roarsome interactive show Dinosaur World Live will be coming to the Troubadour Meridian… Read More

New chat show Musical Chairs with #CheerUpCharlie! features lockdown interviews with stage and screen stars

Published: 29 June 2020

Charlie Kristensen is a ten-year-old budding presenter who won over the hearts of the West End theatre industry last year after launching his #CheerUpCharlie campaign. In order to help others,… Read More

Public Campaign for the Arts highlights the human value of the UK’s art industry

Published: 29 June 2020

The theatre industry is so incredibly important to us all. Not only for its contribution to the industry and to the country's economy but also to us, as humans. It's… Read More

Our stage: Why theatre matters

Published: 29 June 2020

A year ago, I wrote how audio-described theatre had changed my life; why it meant so much to me after I lost my sight as an adult. I never imagined… Read More

Six Queens will head out on the road this summer

Published: 29 June 2020

It has been announced today that Six The Musical is back as it heads off around the country as part of the 'Utilita Live from the Drive-In' which is taking… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 6: Multilingual Musicals

Published: 26 June 2020

This week's quiz is all about language! For each musical lyric, tell us what language it is in and what show the lyric is from! Once you're done, scroll to… Read More
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