Equity's Minority Ethnic Members Committee Resigns Following Apology To Laurence Fox
by Marianka Swain
- Mar 13, 2020
As we previously reported, Christine Payne, general secretary of the actors' union Equity, said it was 'a mistake to criticise a member of the profession' following tweets sent out by its minority ethnic members committee calling on actors to denounce Laurence Fox. Today, the union issued a full apology to Fox - and in response, the committee has resigned in protest.
Papergang Theatre Presents INVISIBLE HARMONY and FREEDOM HI at VAULT Festival
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 15, 2020
Hong Kong has been convulsed by an ongoing protest movement which has increasingly been seen as a last stand for its semi-autonomy from China since March 2019; a year which also saw the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Solidarity movements have formed across the globe, including repeated gatherings of up to 4,000 people outside the Chinese embassy in London.
Richard Rees, Gabby Wong and More Set For PAH-LA
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 4, 2019
Paul Chan, Tuyen Do, Zachary Hing, Daniel York Loh, Kwong Loke, Richard Rees, Gabby Wong and Millicent Wong have been cast in the world premiere of Pah-La, written by Abhishek Majumdar and directed by Debbie Hannan. With design by Lily Arnold, lighting design by Jessica Hung Han Yun and composition and sound design by Tom Gibbons.
AT&T AUDIENCE Network Renews Original Comedy Series LOUDERMILK
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Dec 5, 2018
AT&T AUDIENCE Network has picked up its original comedy series “Loudermilk” for a 3rd season. Production for the 10 30-minute episodes is scheduled to begin in spring in Vancouver with the premiere launching later in the year.
AT&T AUDIENCE Network Renews MR. MERCEDES for Season Three
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 19, 2018
Following the dramatic finale of season 2 of “Mr. Mercedes,” AT&T AUDIENCE Network has picked up this critically acclaimed drama for a 3rd season. Production for the 10 1-hour episodes is scheduled to begin in early 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina with the premiere launching later in the year.
Moongate+Yellow Earth Announce Cast For Daniel York Loh's FORGOTTEN
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 13, 2018
The cast for Moongate and Yellow's Earth's production Forgotten is announced as Rebecca Boey, Jon Chew, Camille Mallet De Chauny, Michael Phong Le, Leo Wan and Zachary Hing. A new play by British East Asian playwright and actor Daniel York Loh, Forgotten is inspired by the incredible yet little known story of World War One's Chinese Labour Corps.
Full Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of Howard Brenton's THE SHADOW FACTORY
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 5, 2018
Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces the full cast for the company's inaugural production at NST City the world premi re of Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory, which Hodges directs. Veteran of stage and screen Anita Dobson joins the cast as Lady Cooper/Ma (Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre; The Merry Wives of Windsor, RSC; Frozen, National Theatre) along with Shala Nyx who plays Polly. Dobson, known for playing the iconic role of Angie Watts in EastEnders, and Nyx join David Birrell (Fred/Hugh), Catherine Cusack (Lil/Sylvia), Lorna Fitzgerald (Jackie Dimmock), Hilton McRae (Lord Beaverbrook) and Daniel York (Len Gooch) to complete the company. The Shadow Factory opens on 15 February, with previews from 7 February, and runs until 3 March.
Casting Announced for the World Premiere of Howard Brenton's THE SHADOW FACTORY
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 7, 2017
Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces casting for the theatres inaugural production at NST City the world premi re of Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory. Hodges directs David Birrell (Fred/Hugh), Catherine Cusack (Lil/Sylvia), Lorna Fitzgerald (Jackie Dimmock), Hilton McRae (Lord Beaverbrook) and Daniel York (Len Gooch). Further casting to be announced. The Shadow Factory opens on 15 February, with previews from 7 February, and runs until 3 March.
A Festival of Theatre, Spoken Word, Dance, and Music Comes to The Bunker
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 7, 2017
Bunker Without Borders is a week-long festival at The Bunker exploring the question 'what might a world without borders look like, sound like, feel like, be like?'. The festival seeks to share stories in search of a united way forward in the current global climate.
West End's WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN FOX! Will Launch at Donmar Warehouse, Feb. 18
by Matt Smith
- Feb 24, 2016
Welcome Home, Captain Fox!, Anthony Weigh's new version of Jean Anouilh's hit 1937 comedy Le Voyageur Sans Bagage, will begin previews at The Donmar Warehouse from Thursday 18 February . The production is directed by Blanche McIntyre, and a cast that includes Michelle Asante, Barnaby Kay, Rory Keenan, Katherine Kingsley, Trevor Laird, Sian Thomas, Danny Webb, Fenella Woolgar and Daniel York.
2015-16 Perfect Pitch Award for Musical Theatre Writing Winners Announced
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 5, 2016
Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East are delighted to announce the winners of the 2015/16 Perfect Pitch Award for Musical Theatre Writing. Daniel York and Craig Adams won the £12,000 prize for their piece 'Sinking Water' and the opportunity to collaborate on a new musical in a ceremony held today at St James's Theatre. The winners are now tasked with writing a full draft of a new show in a 12-month period towards a professional staged reading and/or production supported and mentored throughout by Perfect Pitch and Theatre Royal Stratford East.
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