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Hairspray the Musical to open at the London Coliseum in April 2021

Published: 26 June 2020

The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced today that the multi-award-winning smash-hit musical will now begin its rescheduled performances on Thursday 22 April 2021 and will play a strictly… Read More

Join first-ever 24-hour Women Of The World Festival this weekend

Published: 26 June 2020

The Women Of The World (WOW) Foundation is a charity working to build a global movement celebrating women and girls. It hosts festivals and events that take a direct look… Read More

Sleepless, A Musical Romance will open this summer with social distancing

Published: 26 June 2020

We've got some great news for the hopeless romantics out there! It was announced today that SLEEPLESS, A Musical Romance, based on the original screenplay Sleepless in Seattle, will premiere… Read More

Winners of Mousetrap Awards 2020 announced including Dear Evan Hansen & Sir Ian McKellen

Published: 26 June 2020

The first-ever digital Mousetrap Awards took place on Wednesday 24 June and the winners were announced in an exciting ceremony on YouTube, available to watch here. The ceremony was organised… Read More

Culture Secretary announces a roadmap towards reopening of the performing arts sectors

Published: 26 June 2020

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden chaired the latest Cultural Renewal taskforce meeting yesterday where he outlined a five-stage roadmap for the performing arts sector, keeping in line with medical advice and… Read More

Photographer Helen Murray unveils a series of portraits in support of Act for Change charity

Published: 25 June 2020

London-based photographer Helen Murray specialises in theatre photographer and over the last 8 years, has captured over 200 shows throughout the UK. More recently, she has released a series of… Read More

Catch a look at Claire Foy and Matt Smith in socially distanced rehearsals for Lungs at The Old Vic

Published: 25 June 2020

The Old Vic has released a number of photos showing Claire Foy and Matt Smith in rehearsals for their upcoming socially distanced online performances of Lungs. The production will be… Read More

Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe launches crowdfunding campaign to help save Hackney Empire

Published: 25 June 2020

It was announced today that Olivier Award-winning actor and Hackney Empire Patron Clive Rowe has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help Hackney Empire survive the devastating impact Covid-19 lockdown has had… Read More

5 reasons to buy Theatre Tokens

Published: 24 June 2020

Many of London's West End theatres are beginning to announce reopenings with social distancing from 17 May. Providing the roadmap goes ahead as planned, theatres hope to open at full… Read More

West End stars to celebrate Olivier Award winner Harry Gabriel in free online concert

Published: 24 June 2020

Theatre fans, get your popcorn (and wine!) ready! Giles Terera and the Shaftesbury Theatre will be hosting a free online concert on Official London Theatre's YouTube channel at 7.30pm on… Read More

Celebrate young talent in the first-ever digital Mousetrap Awards

Published: 23 June 2020

Drum roll...It's time to roll out the (virtual) red carpet as the Mousetrap Awards 2020 are back tomorrow and this time, with it's first-ever digital YouTube premiere! The Mousetrap Awards… Read More

West End stars to celebrate Stiles + Drewe Prize nominees in a free virtual concert

Published: 23 June 2020

The winner of the 2020 annual Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize will be announced during a virtual concert and online ceremony on Sunday 5 July. Starring some of… Read More

Meet Bigfoot and a swamp monster in new online adventure Select A Quest

Published: 23 June 2020

Olivier Award-nominated Pins and Needles Productions and award-winning writer Bea Roberts have today announced an exciting new interactive online adventure for children called Select A Quest.  Pins and Needles Productions… Read More

The Prince Of Egypt musical extends West End run with tickets now on sale

Published: 22 June 2020

The producers of The Prince Of Egypt today announced that the production will return to the Dominion Theatre for an open-ended run. While performances are currently cancelled until Saturday 1… Read More

Robert Lindsay, Michael Palin and Joanna Lumley star in new Lockdown Theatre event

Published: 22 June 2020

It was announced today that Lockdown Theatre in association with The Royal Theatrical Fund will be presenting a live virtual table read of A Bit Of Waiting For Gadot taken… Read More

West End LIVE Quiz: Part 2

Published: 21 June 2020

We hope you enjoyed round one of our West End LIVE quizzes and are ready for round two which is all about stagey pictures! This time, you've got to guess… Read More

West End LIVE Quiz: Part 1

Published: 20 June 2020

Fancy yourself a West End LIVE superfan? Well, it's time to get your thinking caps on because the first round of West End LIVE quizzes will test your knowledge of… Read More

Sir Ian Holm, British stage and film actor, dies aged 88

Published: 19 June 2020

Veteran stage and film actor, Sir Ian Holm CBE, best known for roles in Chariots Of Fire and The Lord Of The Rings, has died today aged 88. His agent… Read More

Olivier Award nominees and leading industry figures call for government support in open letter

Published: 17 June 2020

The UK's performing arts sector is one of the most powerful in the world, but sadly we are facing challenging times amid the Coronavirus crisis. Newly commissioned research released today… Read More

Delfont Mackintosh Theatres delay return of four productions until 2021

Published: 17 June 2020

It was announced today that Cameron Mackintosh, his producing partners and Delfont Mackintosh Theatres have had to take the difficult decision of delaying the return of their productions of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins,… Read More

Social media movement calls for support for disabled artists in the UK

Published: 17 June 2020

Last week, an open letter from leading disabled artists was sent to the Culture Secretary under the name #WeShallNotBeRemoved, an organisation working together to ensure voices are heard during and… Read More

Sadler’s Wells offers rare opportunity to watch one of the world’s greatest dance works

Published: 17 June 2020

We're so very excited to share that there's a new installment coming to Sadler's Wells Digital Stage series next month and we promise, it's one you won't want to miss!… Read More

Oxford Economics reveals latest figures for UK’s creative industries

Published: 17 June 2020

Newly commissioned research from Oxford Economics today revealed that over 400,000 creative jobs could be lost along with a projected combined revenue drop of £74 billion for the UK’s creative… Read More

New dates for Ruthie Henshall’s show announced

Published: 16 June 2020

Exciting news for Ruthie Henshall fans today! UK audiences will finally have a chance to enjoy the West End stars new intimate show In My Life next year. The multi-award-winning West… Read More

Bush Theatre releases six new pieces of work in The Protest

Published: 16 June 2020

Bush Theatre today released six new pieces of work which are a direct response to the killing of George Floyd and its impact on black Britons. Released on the Bush… Read More

Royal Opera House announces two new broadcasts in #OurHouseToYourHouse series

Published: 12 June 2020

The Royal Opera House today announced two new productions to the #OurHouseToYourHouse programme, featuring free online broadcasts, musical masterclasses, and cultural highlights that can be accessed by audiences for free anywhere,… Read More

How to watch Virtual West End LIVE 2020

Published: 12 June 2020

As you know, unfortunately, we are not going to be able to deliver West End LIVE in Trafalgar Square next weekend. However, we could not let the stagiest weekend of… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 5: Guess the musical from the prop list

Published: 12 June 2020

In this week's round of theatre quizzes, you'll really need to tap into your visionary skills because your clues are a list of props. Can you guess the West End… Read More

Royal Opera House announces programming for second Live from Covent Garden concert

Published: 11 June 2020

As we look forward to the first in the series of three Live from Covent Garden concerts this Saturday, the Royal Opera House today announced the programming for the second concert on Saturday… Read More

Delve into the fascinating world of musical superfans with new documentary Repeat Attenders

Published: 11 June 2020

Fancy yourself a theatre superfan? Well, then you'll definitely want to check out brand-new documentary Repeat Attenders, which dives deep into the fascinating and unexplored world of musical theatre superfans. … Read More

Leading disabled artists & cultural leaders send open letter to UK Culture ministers

Published: 10 June 2020

On Tuesday 9 June, over 100 leading disabled artists and cultural leaders sent an open letter to The Secretary of State for Culture Oliver Dowden MP and devolved UK Culture… Read More

Watch live theatre performances in new online series In The Wings

Published: 10 June 2020

Olivier award-winning composer Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer: The Opera; Made in Dagenham) will feature alongside some of your favourite West End stars for the first live performances in theatre with… Read More

SOLT and UK Theatre give oral evidence to the DCMS Select Committee in support of the industry

Published: 9 June 2020

Earlier today, Julian Bird, Chief Executive of Society Of London Theatre and UK Theatre gave oral evidence to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) as part of… Read More

Watch a special virtual production of Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong adapted by Rachel Wagstaff

Published: 9 June 2020

To mark the 104th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, there will be a special fully cast, abridged virtual production of Rachel Wagstaff’s highly acclaimed adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’s… Read More

The National Campaign for the Arts publishes 8th edition of the Arts Index

Published: 8 June 2020

For close to a decade, since the launch of the first edition at the House of Commons in 2011, the Arts Index has been an essential tool for anyone looking… Read More

Watch the full production of Finborough Theatre’s Jane Clegg

Published: 7 June 2020

As part of the Finborough Theatre’s #FinboroughForFree initiative, the theatre will be releasing a new play every month for as long as they can during their closure to watch online… Read More

The Mountaintop virtual reading – funds to support incarcerated protesters

Published: 5 June 2020

A virtual reading of Katori Hall's acclaimed play, The Mountaintop, will be streamed for free on the Royal Exchange’s YouTube channel on 10 June and will be available until 15 June.… Read More

Olivier Award-nominated Amélie releases original London cast recording

Published: 5 June 2020

Wonderfully whimsical musical Amélie is here to inject some music back into your lives, releasing their original London cast recording today. The show picked up 3 Olivier Award nominations this… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 4: West End animals

Published: 5 June 2020

This week's round is animal-themed! So grab the nearest pet as a lucky mascot and settle down to see how many right answers you can get! QUESTIONS 1. What is… Read More

Lockdown Theatre Festival launches Symposium on the future of Theatre post-Covid

Published: 5 June 2020

The organisers of Lockdown Theatre Festival are calling for a public conversation online about the future of theatre in the aftermath of COVID-19. “We want to hear from everyone, from… Read More

New production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman is delayed

Published: 5 June 2020

The Pillowman, written by the multi Olivier, BAFTA and Academy Award-winning playwright and screen-writer Martin McDonagh, which was due to make it West End premiere this Summer, is to be delayed.… Read More

Tara Tales, a new series of online storytime, bringing to life famous Indian fables

Published: 5 June 2020

Tara Arts, the award-winning multicultural theatre arts organisation, today announces Tara Tales, a new series of online storytime, bringing to life famous Indian fables from The Panchatantra performed by Nitin Ganatra (EastEnders), Medhavi Patel (Kidulthood), and Sita Thomas (Channel 5’s… Read More

The Stephen Sondheim Society presents the first Sondheim Sessions

Published: 5 June 2020

As a result of their annual event the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) being cancelled, due to Covid19, the SSS will be launching its first online… Read More

The Madness Of George III to be streamed next by National Theatre

Published: 4 June 2020

Alan Bennett’s epic multi-award-winning drama The Madness Of George III, will be streamed on 11 June via the National Theatre’s YouTube channel as part of National Theatre at Home. The 2018… Read More

Donate to Mandala Theatre Company to ensure a voice is given to those whose stories are not heard

Published: 3 June 2020

Mandala Theatre Company uses the power of performance to change young lives, build communities and foster social justice. They are a diversity-led company who not only connects people, but brings… Read More

Online initiative, Showcase 2020, launches new Help Hub

Published: 3 June 2020

The team behind Showcase 2020, actors Olivia Beardsley and Isaac Stanmore, have launched a new branch of their online initiative called the ‘Help Hub’. Featuring leading industry professionals, the Help Hub… Read More

Royal Opera House announces first live concert since beginning of lockdown

Published: 3 June 2020

The Royal Opera House announces ‘Live from Covent Garden’, a series of three unique performances to be broadcast live via YouTube and Facebook from its world-famous home in Covent Garden. The first… Read More

RSC announces further postponed and cancelled events

Published: 3 June 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company announced yesterday that they have made the difficult decision to postpone all events in Stratford, London and across the country due to take place in their… Read More

Producers to trial re-opening of immersive show, The Great Gatsby this Autumn

Published: 3 June 2020

Gatsby's party will be re-imagined as a 1920s Masquerade Ball enabling audiences to wear masks and gloves with temperature checks and reduced capacity to enable social distancing. The Guild of… Read More

Cast announced for livestreamed reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tonight

Published: 3 June 2020

The Show Must Go Online today announce the full cast for their upcoming livestreamed reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream, taking place tonight, 3 June, at 7pm. The full… Read More

An extract from Martin Milnes’ memoir, now out as an audiobook

Published: 3 June 2020

Actor, writer and director Martin Milnes has recorded an audiobook of his memoir, Wild Card: How I Learned To Be A Friend, Have A Friend & Finally Love My Birthday… Read More

A joint statement from SOLT and UK Theatre

Published: 2 June 2020

Today our social media channels will be silent as we stand in solidarity with our black communities. The UK's theatre industry stands together against all senseless acts of racial discrimination… Read More

New podcast helps young people learn about jobs in the creative industries

Published: 1 June 2020

Young people across the UK will have the chance to find out what it’s like to be a record label boss, a film director or a theatre producer through a… Read More

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse leaders in theatre industry sign an open letter to Oliver Dowden

Published: 1 June 2020

Last week, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals in the theatre industry signed an open letter to the Culture Secretary. Leaders and founders of cultural institutions and artistic directors joined… Read More

Amélie cast recording to launch on 5 June – get a first listen to track ‘Stay’ now

Published: 29 May 2020

Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals are proud to announce the release of the Original London Cast Recording of Amélie, which recently completed a hit, critically acclaimed run at The Other Palace Theatre… Read More

Hello, Dolly! postponed, new dates to follow

Published: 29 May 2020

Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that their new production of Hello, Dolly! is postponed. Hello, Dolly! was due to begin performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London on Tuesday 11 August… Read More

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat announces 2021 dates

Published: 29 May 2020

Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are pleased to announce new performance dates for the smash hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium. Due to the current… Read More

An Evening For Mental Wellbeing On Behalf Of Mind And CALM

Published: 29 May 2020

The Show Must Go Onlinewill present an event on Monday 1 June from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Organised by Jack Baldwin and Liam Jeavons, the evening is free to view, with all donations going towards the… Read More

Virtual Production of The Last Five Years announced

Published: 29 May 2020

Lambert Jackson Productions, in association with The Other Palace, today announce a “virtual lockdown production” of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years starring Danny Becker as Jamie (The Prince Of Egypt, The Light In… Read More

Park Theatre awarded emergency Arts Council England funding

Published: 29 May 2020

Park Theatre have been awarded £35k in emergency funding from Arts Council England. Along with other monies raised since they closed their doors to the public on 18 March this counts… Read More

SOLT and UK Theatre call for support for the theatre industry

Published: 29 May 2020

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Theatre Quiz Round 3: London theatre by numbers

Published: 28 May 2020

Welcome to round 3 of your weekly theatre quiz! This week we've got London theatre by numbers. Of course, we quality check every single round here with the Official London… Read More

Claire Foy and Matt Smith will perform Lungs to an empty Old Vic!

Published: 28 May 2020

Claire Foy and Matt Smith will reprise their roles in Duncan MacMillan's Lungs for several live performances next month. Tickets will go on sale on the Old Vic website from… Read More

Jamie Lloyd Company announces Emilia Clarke and Jessica Chastain will return to the West End

Published: 28 May 2020

Good news today as The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced that The Seagull starring Emilia Clarke and A Doll's House starring Jessica Chastain will be postponed, tweeting "both shows will… Read More

Conversations with…Mark Curry launches

Published: 22 May 2020

Conversations with…Mark Curry, a series of in-depth interviews with a variety of guests from the performing arts and entertainment industry, launches. The first two episodes featuring conversations with Bonnie Langford and Debbie McGee are available… Read More

Matilda The Musical release video of current children and Miss Honey singing ‘When I Grow Up’

Published: 22 May 2020

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical has released a video of some of the current young performers along with Miss Honey (Gina Beck) singing ‘When I Grow Up’ from their… Read More

Theatre Quiz Round 2: Finish the lyric

Published: 22 May 2020

It's that time again! We've got another round of theatre questions to liven up your Zoom quizzes this weekend! This week, you need to fill in the missing lyrics to… Read More

West End stars perform Newfound Hope Songs, written during lockdown for NHS Charities Together

Published: 22 May 2020

As the world continues with social-distancing measures, and with theatreland on hiatus, many stars of the West End stage are getting creative at home and taking to social media with… Read More

Re-live memories from the last 5 years of West End LIVE with Virtual West End LIVE

Published: 22 May 2020

The stagiest weekend of the year may be cancelled but West End LIVE will still be celebrating the best of the West End with Virtual West End LIVE. On the… Read More

Les Enfants Terribles’ announce online immersive theatre experience: The Prism

Published: 22 May 2020

Les Enfants Terribles have announced this morning a brand new online immersive experience, where participants make choices to create their own unique journey through a strange and wonderful world of… Read More

Michael Morpurgo will retell Shakespeare’s plays in new children’s book

Published: 21 May 2020

Michael Morpurgo has unveiled his plan for a new book in which he will retell the works of Shakespeare in modern language for 6 to 16-year-olds. In an interview with… Read More

Headlong’s 14 new plays to air on BBC next week

Published: 21 May 2020

Olivier Award-winning Headlong theatre company and BAFTA-winning Century Films have teamed up to produce Unprecedented, a huge new project responding to the Coronavirus crisis. Featuring 14 playwrights, 11 directors and… Read More

School Of Rock The Musical launches online auditions

Published: 21 May 2020

Great news for all those pint-sized rockers out there, as School Of Rock The Musical has launched online auditions for their first ever UK Tour. Based on the hit Jack… Read More

Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art & Ali Milles’s The Croft filmed performances available online

Published: 20 May 2020

The Original Theatre Company’s productions of Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art, starring Matthew Kelly, and Ali Milles’s The Croft, both of which were touring the UK, are now online… Read More

RSC Actors give homework help to coincide with National Thank A Teacher Day

Published: 20 May 2020

With no set date for schools to fully reopen in the UK, thousands of young people and families are continuing to home school. The #RSCHomeworkHelp initiative has received hundreds of… Read More
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