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What Does the Second Lockdown Mean For Theatre?
by Marianka Swain - November 02, 2020
England is going into another lockdown, initially planned to last from Thursday, 4 November until Wednesday, 2 December - although the Government hasn't ruled out an extension into December if necessary. So, what does this mean for theatres?...
THE GREAT GATSBY Cancels Performances Through the End of November
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2020
Following the Government's announcement on a national lockdown for England and taking into consideration the safety of all staff and cast, the producers of THE GREAT GATSBY will be cancelling performances at IMMERSIVE LDN from Wednesday 4 November until Wednesday 2 December 2020....
Royal Opera House and English National Opera to Close as Part of England's Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2020
The Royal Opera House and the English National Opera have both closed as a result of England's newly imposed lockdown....
West End Theatre Owner Nimax Announces Lockdown Closure Through December 2
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2020
Today, West End theatre owner Nimax has announced that their venues will shut down through December 2 due to reinstated lockdown measures....
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. ...
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. ...
Paul W. Fleming, Equity General Secretary, Releases Statement Addressing England's Second National Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 01, 2020
Equity General Secretary Paul W Fleming has released a statement addressing the announcement that England will be entering into its second national lockdown beginning Thursday, November 5, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. ...
English National Opera Cancels Live Performances of Mozart's REQUIEM and John Adams EL NINO Due to National Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2020
English National Opera has announced that due to England entering its second national lockdown on Thursday, November 5 to stop the spread of coronavirus, they will be cancelling live performances of Mozart’s Requiem and John Adams El Niño. ...
Glyndebourne Announces Cancellation of Performances Between Thursday November 5 and Wednesday December 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2020
Glyndebourne has announced via Twitter, that due to England entering its second national lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, they will be cancelling performances between November 5 and December 2. ...
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...
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....
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for SONGBIRD
by Sarah Leiber - October 29, 2020
In the terrifying thriller SONGBIRD, the COVID-23 virus has mutated and the world is in its fourth year of lockdown....
Curve Announces Community Day Line Up And Family Christmas Show
by Stephi Wild - October 28, 2020
Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed the full line-up for its Community Day taking place on Sat 14 Nov, as well as details of a Christmas show for families which will run as part of the theatre's reopening season. ...
Guest Blog: Tommy Balaam On Halloween Family Fun With CAPTAIN FANTASTIC'S VIRTUAL TRICK OR TREAT
by Marianka Swain - October 24, 2020
Halloween this year will be very different, but for those who love trick-or-treating, Captain Fantastic have created a Covid-safe virtual adventure so that no family has to miss out on the ultimate Halloween fun. Audiences can join this spooktacular adventure from the comfort of their own home. Held...
Flyte Releases New Single 'I've Got A Girl'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 23, 2020
The UK’s Flyte share new single, “I’ve Got A Girl,” another peek behind the veil of Flyte’s next big body of work. Recorded in LA with a dream team of collaborators....
BWW Review: Voluble and Vivid, THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE at Baxter Theatre Centre Set to Astound
by Lindsay Kruger - October 19, 2020
Theatre has finally returned and The Baxter's THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE doesn't hold back. A trio of local talents has created a drama that tows the line between realism and imagination, making THE OUTLAW MUCKRIDGE an excellent example of the strength in pieces that can emerge from 2020....
LAG MY KLA' and LOTTERING ON LOCKDOWN Come to Suidoosterfees
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2020
Scientists have proven long ago that laughter is not only good for us, but essential for our physical and emotional well-being. The Suidoosterfees productions Lag my kla' and Lottering on Lockdown will undoubtedly have you in stitches at the festival's drive-in shows this November. ...
CATFISH the Musical Will Stream Live Concert Performance
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2020
The concert performance of Catfish The Musical will stream exclusively on the platforms Broadway On Demand and Stream.Theatre on Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1 at 7.30pm....
TNC Alive Presents Virtual Reading Of LOCKDOWN: EPILOGUE By Frank J. Avella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 15, 2020
Theater for the New City will present - TNC "Alive" reading of Lockdown: Epilogue, the conclusion of Lockdown 2020 by Frank J. Avella (Vatican Falls, Lured, Consent, Orville Station) on Thursday, October 15th at 7PM....
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. ...
EUROPE Announce 'Friday Nights With Europe The Band'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020
EUROPE is pleased to announce the release of a special series of audio visual delights....
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...
VIDEO: GableStage Presents INTIMATE/INTERNET
by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2020
GableStage has created an online play called Intimate/Internet, which is now available to watch on demand....
PRIVATE PEACEFUL to Transfer to the Garrick Theatre, Making it the First 'New' West End Production Since Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2020
Baz Bamigboye has shared on Twitter that Private Peaceful, which just closed at The Barn Theatre, will transfer to the Garrick Theatre on November 7th for a two-week run, making it the first 'new' West End play since Lockdown....
Storyhouse Steps Up Its Save Storyhouse Campaign
by Stephi Wild - October 08, 2020
Chester's Storyhouse says its financial position is becoming a?oesteadily worsea?? as the region's various lockdowns start to bite following a successful summer, and as touring programmes from the cinema and theatre producers dries up. ...
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