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Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Returns to Royal Albert Hall

Cirque du Soleil tonight marked its return to London's Royal Albert Hall with the star-studded premiere of LUZIA. With intermission finally over, almost two years after leaving the same venue in 2020, the troupe eagerly returned to the stage with one of the most technically demanding shows ever to be staged here.  

BRIDGERTON's Phoebe Dynevor & Stephen Fry Star in Audible's SLEEPING BEAUTY

Audible, a world-wide leader in spoken-word entertainment, has today launched its reimagining of family favourite Sleeping Beauty, performed by Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and actor, broadcaster and author Stephen Fry.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases SEX EDUCATION Season 3 Trailer

It’s a new year, Otis is having casual sex, Eric and Adam are official, and Jean has a baby on the way. Meanwhile, new headteacher Hope (played by Jemima Kirke) tries to return Moordale to a pillar of excellence, Aimee discovers feminism, Jackson gets a crush and a lost voicemail still looms.

Marquee TV Announces Its Second Annual Summer Shorts Festival

Marquee TV's annual Summer Shorts Festival will return this August. Marquee TV has curated its second edition of the Summer Shorts Festival to highlight dance, opera, and theatre, celebrating new short films from established arts organisations as well as unique short form projects from independent artists. 

Filmed Version of UNCLE VANYA Wins The Theatre Award at The South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2021

Uncle Vanya was filmed on stage under strict covid protocols at the Harold Pinter Theatre in the middle of 2020. The new film version of the production had a cinematic release ahead of being broadcast on BBC Four, making it the first UK stage production closed by the Coronavirus pandemic to have been filmed and produced for the screen.

SEX EDUCATION Season Three Comes to Netflix Sept. 17

The series stars Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells, Aimee-Lou Wood, Kedar Williams-Stirling, and more.

OT EXTRAORDINARY Will Be Hosted By Mel Giedroyc at Orange Tree Theatre Next Month

The live event will raise money for the OT Recovery Fund, supporting the company's return following the pandemic on Sunday 18 July at 6pm. Alongside the event, there will be two raffles. Audiences do not have to be attending the event to participate in the raffle.

UNCLE VANYA to Premiere as Part of PBS Great Performances in May

The U.S. premiere of Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya will premiere as part of PBS Great Performances on Friday, May 7.

BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA, Harold Pinter Theatre, Cinema Broadcast

Uncle Vanya was one of many West End shows that saw their run abruptly cut short when COVID-19 hit. But, with their set still up at the Harold Pinter Theatre, back in August the show was performed once again, this time to cameras instead of an audience, allowing Uncle Vanya to have a nationwide cinema release.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer For UNCLE VANYA, the Filmed Production Coming to Cinemas This Month

Uncle Vanya is coming soon to select cinemas in the UK.

Winners Announced For The Stage Debut Awards 2020 - Sam Tutty, Shan Ako, Daniel Monks, and More!

The Stagea??has announced the 2020 winners ofa??The Stagea??Debut Awards, in association witha??Access Entertainment. The awards were presented as a virtual ceremony on Sunday, September 27, filmed at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, in the heart of London's West End.   

Jason Isaacs Joins SEX EDUCATION Season Three

'Sex Education' has added Jason Isaacs, Jemima Kirke, and Dua Saleh to the cast for its upcoming third season.

Tickets Go On Sale For Cinema Screenings Of UNCLE VANYA

Uncle Vanya, Ian Rickson's highly acclaimed production of Conor McPherson's new adaptation starring Toby Jones and Richard Armitage, comes to cinemas across the UK, Ireland and internationally from 27 October 2020.

Ian Rickson's Production of UNCLE VANYA to Receive Theatrical Release

Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Ian Rickson's production of Conor McPherson's new adaptation of Uncle Vanya has been filmed on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in partnership with Angelica Films.

& JULIET Star Miriam-Teak Lee to Host The Stage Debut Awards 2020

The Stage has today announced the award-winning & Juliet actress Miriam-Teak Lee will host this year's The Stage Debut Awards, in association with Access Entertainment.

Shortlist Announced For The Stage Debut Awards 2020

Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Suits), Robbie Williams (Take That), David Mitchell (Peep Show), Aimee Lou Wood (Netflix's Sex Education) and the stars of West End musical Dear Evan Hansen are among the nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2020, in association with Access Entertainment. 

Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Kyle Soller, and More Perform Excerpts From Platform Presents Playwright's Prize Finalists.

Top stars support the 2020 Platform Presents Playwright's Prize including Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Kyle Soller, Phoebe Fox, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Aki Omoshaybi and George MacKay, who have self-filmed video excerpts from the finalist plays in isolation during Lockdown

Guest Blog: Calum Finlay On CHATTERBOX and The Value of Youth Theatres

On 12 June we launched Series Two of CHATTERBOX - an online and interactive interview series which gives young people and youth theatres the chance to interact with renowned artists and industry leaders.

George Mackay and Aimee Lou Wood Among Those Supporting UK Youth Theatres

With a star-studded line-up for their second series of interviews, Playbox Theatre's CHATTERBOX is giving young people and youth theatres the chance to interact directly with renowned artists and industry leaders.

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces New Online Projects Featuring Ian Hallard, Rachel Pickup & More

Exactly two months after Jermyn Street Theatre's doors closed, its Artistic Director, Tom Littler, today announced a series of new online projects joining its Brave New World Season, featuring actors including Rachel Pickup, Ian Hallard, Issy van Randwyck, Rob Mountford and Jack Klaff alongside new graduates.