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Summer Refurbishment Programme Underway At New Theatre Cardiff

A summer refurbishment programme is underway at the New Theatre Cardiff that will see significant improvements to the Front of House areas and Bars, additional Toilets, and an enhanced customer service experience. 
HQ Theatres Becomes New Operator Of The New Theatre, Cardiff

The 115-year-old, 1,144 capacity Edwardian theatre becomes the 12th venue to be run by HQ Theatres, the UK's largest specialist regional theatre operator. Lease arrangements under which HQ will operate the capital city theatre will run for 25 years and existing New Theatre staff will transfer to HQ's employment.
BWW Interview: Director Bernadette Armstrong Pivoting Across The Continents With THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

The intercontinental collaboration of Open-Door Playhouse and Our Kid and Me Productions THE CANTERVILLE GHOST premieres online March 24, 2021. Open-Door creator Bernadette Armstrong directs this adaptation of the short story by Oscar Wilde featuring a combined cast from Los Angeles and Oxford, U.K. Bernadette agreed to share some insights on pivoting from live theatre in these pandemic times.
Open-Door Playhouse to Partner With UK-Based Springline Radio Players to Present THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

Hands Across the Pond Theatre, a collaboration between the LA-based Open-Door Playhouse and the UK-based Our Kid and Me Productions, will present an audio play production of The Canterville Ghost, adapted for the theatre by Gareth Thomas from the short story by Oscar Wilde.
Shortlist Announced For Visionary Honours 2020 - SIX, COME FROM AWAY, & JULIET, and More!

The Visionary Arts Foundation has announced the shortlist for the annual Visionary Honours awards on Wednesday 18th March 2020 at the Ham Yard Hotel, Soho, hosted by leading British comic and disability rights advocate Sally Phillips and featuring a special guest performance by rising star singer-songwriter Marika Hackman.
DICK WHITTINGTON and More Set for Qdos Entertainment's Pantomime Season Across the UK

Beginning next month, a host of stars from the world of entertainment will light up the stages in thirty-five theatres around the UK for this year's Qdos Entertainment pantomime season.
Qdos Entertainment to Light Up Stages Across the UK with 2016-17 Panto Season

Beginning this month, a host of stars from the world of entertainment will light up the stages in twenty four towns and cities around the UK for this year's Qdos Entertainment pantomime season. From Aberdeen to Plymouth, over 60 well-known actors, comedians and entertainers will lead the casts of the nation's favourite pantomimes in theatres across the country including, for the first time in nearly three decades, a return to the capital's London Palladium.
The New Theatre Presents ALADDIN

The New Theatre presents an Aladdin pantomime, running until 17 January. There are discounts available at many performances - including the unbeatable Family Ticket for 4 people costing just £75 (+ Ticketing Service Charge).
Qdos Entertainment Sets 2015-16 Panto Season

Stars of theatre and screen take to the stage next month for this year's gilt-edged line-up of Qdos Entertainment pantomimes, 24 of which will come to life across the UK this winter.
BWW Exclusive: All Eyes on Sir Ian McKellen: Richard Jay-Alexander Chats with a Real-Life HERO

On Monday night, June 15, Sir Ian McKellen will receive the Trevor Hero Award at The Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE New York event, presented by Wells Fargo and held at the Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of the theatre district.
CROUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ENGAGE Coming to Arcola Theatre

Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage - the critically-acclaimed play about Gareth Thomas, the first professional rugby player to come out while still playing - comes to Arcola Theatre this spring (20 May - 20 June 2015) following its current tour. Directed by Max Stafford-Clark, and written by Robin Soans, the play is a co-production by Out of Joint, National Theatre Wales and Arcola Theatre.
Cleveland Orchestra Welcomes Three New Members

Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and The Cleveland Orchestra have announced the appointments of three new Orchestra members: Gareth Thomas joins the Orchestra on January 5, 2015 as second bassoon. Analisé Denise Kukelhan joins the first violin section on January 26, 2015. Corbin Stair joins the Orchestra as second oboe on May 11, 2015.
EDUCATING RITA, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM & More Set for Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres' Upcoming Season

A major revival of Willy Russell's Educating Rita will open the Playhouse's 2015 Spring Season. The production, directed by Artistic Director Gemma Bodinetz, will mark the play's 35th anniversary and will star Leanne Best as Rita and Con O'Neill as Frank. Following a remarkable first year, the Everyman season will begin with Associate Director Nick Bagnall's fresh take on A Midsummer Night's Dream. The second half of the season is marked by two world premieres, both screen to stage adaptations; a never-before seen Arthur Miller screenplay The Hook at the Everyman and the first ever stage adaptation of a Coen Brothers' film will see The Hudsucker Proxy come to life on the Playhouse stage.
Indy Film Project Teams up with Science Fiction Dynamo Writer DAVID GERROLD

An independent film project got a boost from some added star power this week as Capture Studios today announced that legendary Science Fiction author and screen writer David Gerrold has signed a contract to write The Thunderers, a story about an American Football Team in Wales.
National Theatre Wales & Out Of Joint to Present CROUCH, TOUCH, PAUSE, ENGAGE

National Theatre Wales' first production in 2015, and the last of its fourth season, will be a new, touring, verbatim play made with Out of Joint and directed by Max Stafford-Clark.
Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Film Starring Will Houston, Available on DVD Today

Kultur has announced announce the DVD release of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the feature film available today, July 30, 2013.
Shakespeare's Hamlet, The Film starring Will Houston, Available on DVD July 30

Kultur has announced announce the DVD release of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the feature film available on July 30, 2013. This vibrant and colorful new cinema version of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy features a powerful performance in the lead role by rising star William Houston. With superb supporting performances by the cream of British acting talent including Christopher Timothy, Iain Cuthbertson and Gareth Thomas, the plot unfolds in an atmospheric setting against a stunning visual backdrop. Title: Hamlet - The Film starring Will Houston Street Date: July 30, 2013 SRP: $24.99 SKU: D4878 Run Time: 114 Minutes UPC: 032031487895 ISBN: 978-0-7697-5031-6 Territory: U.S. and CanadaRegion 1 More information on this release and other Kultur DVDs can be found online at www.kultur.com
THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE Kicks Off UK Tour Today

For the first time ever, the professional skaters who appear in ITV's Dancing on Ice will star in their own ice skating show, THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE, and will be demonstrating their breath-taking skills on a national tour. The audience will be dazzled by national and world champions as they prove their prowess with hair-raising headbangers, daring double salchows and sensational split twist lifts. The venues are some of the biggest ice skating arenas in the country, with the biggest, the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, kicking off the tour today, 27 April. The tour will end in Dundee on 2 June.
THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE to Tour the UK, Beginning April 27

For the first time ever, the professional skaters who appear in ITV's Dancing on Ice will star in their own ice skating show, THE PROFESSIONALS ON ICE, and will be demonstrating their breath-taking skills on a national tour. The audience will be dazzled by national and world champions as they prove their prowess with hair-raising headbangers, daring double salchows and sensational split twist lifts. The venues are some of the biggest ice skating arenas in the country, with the biggest, the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, kicking off the tour on 27 April. The tour will end in Dundee on 2 June.

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