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Award-winning scenic and costume designer Peter McKintosh was meant to be working on a production of 12 Angry Men at the Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon in Tokyo until Covid-19 hit. But with social distancing now in place, the show is going ahead, with McKintosh working his magic virtually instead.

Faith Healer is the third production in the Old Vic: In Camera live-streamed series, and the first with multiple performers involved.

BWW contributor Eleni Cashell explains how Once helped her heal after heartbreak.

Martin Sherman's Olivier-nominated play Rose is getting an online revival thanks to Hope Mill Theatre. He talks about his legacy, why the theatre was such a lifeline for him and what he's missing about it.

A world premiere of a brand-new play written by Stephen Beresford; Three Kings has been created specifically for The Old Vic’s innovative streaming series.

Cast and creatives of Everybody's Talking About Jamie are taking part in a special 'One Night Only' virtual reunion. Tom MacRae, who wrote the book and lyrics to the show, talks about what fans can expect.

This special concert production has been created by the same team behind the Olivier award-winning productions that have previously run at the same venue.

Henry Lewis, the artistic director of Mischief Theatre, is going from making mischief to making mysteries with his latest project, The Mystery Agency.

Mike Bartlett's production of Albion is being broadcast on BBC Four. Angel Coulby, who plays Anna in the show, explains why its themes are more relevant than ever before.

If youa??ve never heard of Howard Ashman, youa??re definitely be familiar with his work. A supremely talented lyricist, he worked on Disney classics including The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty And The Beast. Howard is a new documentary on Disney+ which tells his (until now) remarkable untold story.

Check out some of these songbirds, who not only blow audiences away singing other people's songs on stage, but also with their own music.

Nigel Slater's Toast is an online play a?" part radio play, part animated film. Written by Henry Filloux-Bennett, the show is based on Nigel Slater's award-winning biography and vividly recreates his childhood through stunning animation.

When Lungs opened at the Old Vic back in October last year, it gained positive reviews for its take on relationships in a complicated world and the strong performances from both Matt Smith and Claire Foy. With a a stripped-back design and only two performers required, it was a clear (and good) choice for the Old Vic's lockdown In Camera series.

If you're looking to digest more theatre, why not check out some of these stagey podcasts!

The theatres may be temporarily closed, but that isn't stopped our favourite performers from entertaining their fans! Here's some of our favourite performers who have hopped over to Tik Tok.

Days before the lockdown, the Park Theatre had sell-out performances of La Cage Au Folles, was preparing for Clybourne Park, and was doing vital work in the local community. Now, the staff are furloughed and the future is uncertain. To help secure the venue's future, Artistic Director Jez Bond has set up The Park Life Fund. In 48 hours, they raised £300,000, but there's still £100,000 left to reach their target.

Well known for his roles on both stage and screen, Nicholas Burns has recently starred in Measure for Measure (Donmar Warehouse) and Young Marx (Bridge Theatre). He returns to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, where he appeared in the original cast of Ghost Stories, to play Kenneth in a revival of Mike Bartlett's Love, Love Love.

Simon Manyonda spoke to BroadwayWorld UK about Far Away, how it feels to be working with Caryl Churchill and the power of language.

Matt Flint has choreographed for many popular musicals and television shows, including Strictly Come Dancing and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. His most recent work sees him return to Sheffield's Crucible Theatre to choreograph Guys and Dolls.

We chat to Claire Goose from The Girl Who Fell about why she loves appearing in new plays, the importance of humour in dark themes and how she prepared for such a challenging role.