Sylvia Young, Legendary London Theatre School Founder, Dies At 85
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning.
Acting For Others Announce Over 150,000 Has Been Raised At This Year's One Night Only At The Ivy
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2017
Theatrical charity Acting for Others announces that over 150,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only at The Ivy setting the record for the highest amount raised from this event. Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons and served diners across two sittings at The Ivy, world-renowned for their unfaltering impeccable service. Heading up the waiting staff this year to ply their trades in bartending, waiting tables, manning cloakrooms and welcoming guests were Noma Dumezweni, Arlene Phillips and Freddie Fox.
Acting for Others Brings ONE NIGHT ONLY Back to The Ivy on 10 December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2017
Theatrical charity Acting for Others today announces the return of One Night Only at The Ivy in West Street on Sunday 10 December 2017. Over 100,000 was raised last year for the charity, which is an umbrella organisation for 15 invaluable charities dedicated to supporting people from the theatre and dance communities who have fallen on hard times through injury, illness or circumstance.