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Shaftesbury Theatre Will Begin Scheduled Refurbishment in February 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Eleanor Lang, Chief Executive of Shaftesbury Theatre, the largest independent theatre in the West End, has announced the next phase of scheduled refurbishment which will begin from February 2026 through to early 2027.

Eleanor Lang Appointed Chief Executive of The Shaftesbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Eleanor Lang has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of The Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End. 

Nica Burns Officially Launches The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023

Nica Burns, the longstanding Director of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, has officially launched the biggest awards in live comedy at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  

Judging Panel Revealed For The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

Nica Burns, the longstanding Director of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, has unveiled the judging panel for the biggest awards in live comedy at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which begins this week.

BAFTA Announce Record Financial Aid for 2018 U.S. Scholars
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) today announced a record financial contribution of $113,500 to its 2018 U.S. scholars. BAFTA supports British students studying in the U.S. as well as American and international students on select courses.

BAFTA Announces Winners of 2012 NY MEDIA STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2012

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts New York, BAFTA New York, (www.bafta.org/newyork) announced today the 2012 winners of its new education initiative, 'The BAFTA New York Media Scholarship Program.'