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National Theatre Cancels DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY Performances From November 5-28 Photo National Theatre Cancels DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY Performances From November 5-28
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2020

England will be entering its second national lockdown on Thursday, November 5 to help stop the spread of coronavirus, and thereby temporarily shutting down non-essential businesses. The National Theatre has announced that performances of Death of England: Delroy will be cancelled from November 5-28....


Paines Plough Announces Autumn Plans Photo Paines Plough Announces Autumn Plans
by Stephi Wild - October 01, 2020

Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner, Joint Artistic Directors of Paines Plough, today announce the company's plans for Autumn 2020. ...


BWW Interview: Rachel Tucker Chats SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the London Palladium Photo BWW Interview: Rachel Tucker Chats SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at the London Palladium
by Bella Bevan - September 23, 2020

The live-streamed production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World that we enjoyed during lockdown is now coming to the stage, with two socially distanced shows at the London Palladium on 11 October. Rachel Tucker, who is known for Come From Away and Wicked amongst an impressive list of West...


Suidoosterfees Drive-in Is Now Available For Bookings At Kyknet Atlantic Studios Photo Suidoosterfees Drive-in Is Now Available For Bookings At Kyknet Atlantic Studios
by Stephi Wild - October 07, 2020

The Suidoosterfees and Atlantic Studios revive the classic drive-in theatre. From 4 to 15 November 2020, festival productions will be available in a brand-new format with audiences watching it on the big screen from the safety and comfort of their cars. ...


Revoluton Arts and Bhuchar Boulevard Present TOUCHSTONE TALES Photo Revoluton Arts and Bhuchar Boulevard Present TOUCHSTONE TALES
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2020

This October, Revoluton Arts presents the second instalment of Touchstone Tales, an exciting, live online event conceived and written by Sudha Bhuchar in response to her work over this period....


Equity UK Reports Rise in Complaints of Racism Photo Equity UK Reports Rise in Complaints of Racism
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2020

Equity has seen an enormous rise in reported cases of racist behavior across the stage and screen industries. ...


Midge Ure Announces Backstage Lockdown Club Photo Midge Ure Announces Backstage Lockdown Club
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020

Midge Ure announces his Backstage Lockdown Club launching on September 5th. ...


VIDEO: West End and Royal Ballet Performers Create 'Hush' Photo VIDEO: West End and Royal Ballet Performers Create 'Hush'
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2020

Performers from across West End theatre and the Royal Ballet have come together to make a new original song and accompanying dance film. ...


New Short Film On Living With Chronic Pain Comes to BBC iPlayer Photo New Short Film On Living With Chronic Pain Comes to BBC iPlayer
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2020

Adapted from the award-winning The Shape of the Pain (Scotsman Fringe First), this new short film created in isolation is a powerful and intimate insight into living with a rare, synesthetic chronic pain condition. ...


VIDEO: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Outside Knesset, Protesting the Governm Photo VIDEO: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Outside Knesset, Protesting the Government's Lockdown Measures
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2020

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra yesterday performed in front of the Knesset, Israel's unicameral parliament in Jerusalem, protesting new lockdown measures put in place by the government....


Steve N Allen And Erich McElroy Are 'Comics Solving Problems' At The Online Free Frin Photo Steve N Allen And Erich McElroy Are 'Comics Solving Problems' At The Online Free Fringe Fest
by Stephi Wild - August 03, 2020

There are loads of problems in the world. The news is full of them. Our lives are full of them. Comedians Steve N Allen (The Mash Report) and Erich McElroy (GMB, Sky News, Newsnight) are here to help with Comics Solving Problems, the topical comedy show live from their spare rooms....


Curve Theatre Announces Postponement of THE COLOR PURPLE Due to England's Second Nati Photo Curve Theatre Announces Postponement of THE COLOR PURPLE Due to England's Second National Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2020

The Curve Theatre has announced that they will be postponing their production of The Color Purple to early 2021 due to England entering a second national lockdown to help stop the spread of COVID-19. They also announced the cancellation of Community Day, Showstoppers' Kids Show and Dear Santa. ...


Open Presents the Premiere of LOVE SCREENS Photo Open Presents the Premiere of LOVE SCREENS
by Stephi Wild - September 08, 2020

Open will present a streaming premiere of LOVE SCREENS, three plays including BESTIES, TREES OF NATURE and FOUR SIDES OF A TRIANGLE, all by Nicolas Ridley....


Public Campaign for the Arts Releases Statement Addressing England's Second National Photo Public Campaign for the Arts Releases Statement Addressing England's Second National Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2020

The Public Campaign for the Arts has released a statement addressing England entering into its second national lockdown to help stop the spread of COVID-19. ...


First American Full-Length Play Written for Streaming, WAITING FOR THE HOST, to be Ma Photo First American Full-Length Play Written for Streaming, WAITING FOR THE HOST, to be Made Available for Viewing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2020

On April 2, 2020, New York playwright Marc Palmieri was asked by a local Queens church to read the role of Jesus in a Zoom recording of the Passion, to stream during its pandemic-lockdown on-line Easter services. ...


BWW Interview: Bringing Back Theatre — In Conversation with Caroline Calburn of Theat Photo BWW Interview: Bringing Back Theatre — In Conversation with Caroline Calburn of Theatre Arts
by Lindsay Kruger - October 01, 2020

Starting this month, CREATING THEATRE IN THE AGE OF CORONA presented by Theatre Arts brings back the excitement, joy and intimacy of live performance in a safe environment. Presenting five new, physically distanced performance works to audiences of only 15 seats, Theatre Arts organiser Caroline Calb...


The Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre Announce Co-Producti Photo The Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre and New Wolsey Theatre Announce Co-Production Of WHAT A CARVE UP!
by Stephi Wild - August 25, 2020

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester, the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield and the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have announced the world premiere of Henry Filloux-Bennett's online play What A Carve Up!, based on Jonathan Coe's critically acclaimed satirical novel....


BOSTON MANOR Announce Livestream Show Photo BOSTON MANOR Announce Livestream Show
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 21, 2020

Blackpool's  Boston Manor will be performing a very special live show at their city's most iconic monument - Blackpool Tower - on October 15....


Storyhouse's A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now On Sale Photo Storyhouse's A CHRISTMAS CAROL is Now On Sale
by Stephi Wild - October 14, 2020

Storyhouse has announced that its much awaited Christmas production of A Christmas Carol will go on general sale on Wednesday (14 October) at 2pm. The producer had paused its public on-sale date to hear from the Prime Minister on Monday, which outlined the lockdown restrictions likely in place for C...


The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury Reopens With a Performance From its Youth Company Photo The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury Reopens With a Performance From its Youth Company
by Stephi Wild - September 08, 2020

The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury has opened its doors to an audience for the first time since it temporarily closed in March, with a powerful performance by its youth company and community participants about life during lockdown. ...


Steel Panther Announce 2 Drive-In Shows Photo Steel Panther Announce 2 Drive-In Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 05, 2020

Move over NASCAR! The band that burns more rubbers than Bubba Wallace, Steel Panther is bringing their debaucherously fun concert experience to Pennsylvania this September....


Guest Blog: Rohan Candappa On The Lockdown Theatre Company Photo Guest Blog: Rohan Candappa On The Lockdown Theatre Company
by Marianka Swain - August 04, 2020

A new theatre company has been founded by Rohan Candappa to support, nurture and pay actors left struggling when the theatres closed. The ongoing series of 20 episodes, some of which are already available online, cover a huge range of topics....


Theatr Iolo Announces Its First Post-Lockdown Show Created For Babies To Be Performed Photo Theatr Iolo Announces Its First Post-Lockdown Show Created For Babies To Be Performed Live In September
by Stephi Wild - September 02, 2020

Theatr Iolo will present their first show since lockdown, a brand-new, socially distanced performance for babies in the garden of Cardiff's multi-artform venue, Chapter. ...


Park Theatre To Stream New Play JURY Photo Park Theatre To Stream New Play JURY
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2020

Park Theatre will stream JURY a?" a brand-new play by Martin Murphy (Bruised Sky) a?" via its YouTube channel, premiering on Wednesday 19 August at 7pm, and available until  Wednesday 2 September. ...


BWW Interview: Layton Williams Talks WEST END MUSICAL DRIVE-IN Photo BWW Interview: Layton Williams Talks WEST END MUSICAL DRIVE-IN
by Caroline Cronin - August 14, 2020

Layton Williams will be headlining his own concert as part of the West End Musical Drive-In series on 29 August...






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