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BRIEF ENCOUNTER Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough This Month

A new production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, has opened at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre – a co-production with Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BRIEF ENCOUNTER at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

Rehearsals are under way for a new production of Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer in a co-production with Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, and Octagon Theatre, Bolton.

IS GOD IS Makes its Houston Premiere at Rec Room Arts Next Month

Rec Room Arts will begin preview performances on Thursday, July 14 for IS GOD IS, written by Aleshea Harris and directed by Candice D'Meza. Following exciting and award-winning productions at Soho Rep in New York and Royal Court in London, IS GOD IS will make its Houston premiere this summer at Rec Room Arts.

Casting Announced For BRIEF ENCOUNTER at The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Casting has been announced for a new production of Noël Coward's Brief Encounter, adapted for the stage by Emma Rice, at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this summer in a co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton and Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.  

THE GLEE CLUB Announced At Theatre Royal Winchester

Richard Cameron's raucous comedy with live music, The Glee Club, heads to Theatre Royal Winchester from Tuesday 3 May – Saturday 10 May.  

Actors' Equity Association Issues Statement in Response to New York State's Budget Agreement

Equity worked closely with lawmakers on the challenges our members face in retaining healthcare during the ongoing pandemic. The result is a budget that includes a renewal of the COBRA subsidy program for members of the arts sector with $2.4 million funding, an increase from last year, as well as improved terms of the program. 

Cast Announced For Octagon Theatre Bolton's PETER PAN

Get set to go on an awfully big adventure with fairies, crocodiles and pirates and join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys in what promises to be the perfect treat for the whole family.

Musicians' Union and Elected Officials Call on NYC Ballet to Negotiate Fairly With its Musicians and Settle on a Fair Contract

AFM Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer and 16 elected officials from across New York have called on the New York City Ballet to negotiate with its musicians and settle on a fair contract.

Interview: Director Bil Neal and Actress Jane Modlin of ALCHEMY THEATRE TROUPE'S Upcoming Production of FOLLIES!

a?oeGood times and bum times, I've seen them all and, my dear, I'm still here,a?? sings Carlotta in a pivotal moment in Follies. Like Carlotta, Follies has proven to be a fighter, surviving the yearly onslaught of new musicals while retaining the show's natural, understated charm. With a set consisting of not much more than a few tables and chairs, Follies spins a story about four aging performers confronting the (literal) ghosts of their past.

Full Cast Announced For THE GLEE CLUB on Tour

Out of Joint, Cast, Doncaster and Kiln Theatre, London today announced the full cast for their national tour and London run of The Glee Club. Joining Bill Ward who plays Bant, will be Joshua Hayes (Breakneck Bronco a?" Soho Theatre, A Wondrous Place - Sheffield Theatres/Royal Exchange/Northern Spirit) as Walt Hemmings, Robert Jackson (She Ventures and He Wins a?" The Young Vic, Kiss Me Kate a?" The Watermill Theatre) as Scobie, Linford Johnson (The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe a?" Bridge Theatre, Much Ado About Nothing a?" Northern Broadsides) as Colin Shuttleworth, Kai Owen (Torchwood a?" BBC TV, The Full Monty a?" UK tour) as Jack Horsfall and Eamonn Riley (Martha, Josie and The Chinese Elvis a?" Stephen Joseph Theatre, Our Town a?" The Royal Exchange) as Phil Newsome. This new production of Richard Cameron's play is directed by Out Of Joint's artistic director Kate Wasserberg.

Citizens for Access to the Arts was joined by NYC Arts Organizations and NYC elected officials yesterday at City Hall to express their opposition to Time Warner Cable, Inc's decision to drop Ovation. Numerous individuals from arts organizations joined in chants including 'Save Ovation,' 'Time Warner Cable - do the right thing!' 'Don't be a scrooge Time Warner Cable,' 'Save the arts!' Click below to watch footage from yesterday's press conference.