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The Royal Ballet premieres Agnus Dei, a new short film by Michael Nunn and William Trevitt set to Rufus Wainwright's stunning song of the same name with choreography by Arthur Pita.

Theatres up and down the country are finally reopening their doors and after a devastating year, Sam Bradshaw Productions will provide some much-needed LIVE entertainment for the whole family.

Theatre Royal Brighton has today announced its plans to welcome back audiences on Saturday 24 July, providing step 4 of the government’s roadmap goes ahead as scheduled.

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury and the Mercury, Colchester have revealed the artists who have been awarded a commission, as part of a brand-new partnership between the two venues to support theatre-makers in Kent, Essex and Sussex.

Two terrible twins, Sean and Holly, with a talent for turmoil rule their school with terror and tyranny.

Going live on July 29, this new facility will make available a wealth of material that shows examples of how other Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent theatre practitioners have defied access barriers and created their own unique aesthetic, whilst illustrating that there are routes into the industry o

Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba (Curtains / Grease) will star as Brad Majors.

After returning from a year-long Moon mission, Cassie, a NASA botanist, finds herself in a remote cabin in the woods, where her estranged twin sister, Stella, a former NASA architect, has found a new life with climate activist Bryan.

Bringing together two legendary talents in a brand new, ‘what if’ comedy, The Funny Girls explores the fantastical clash of ego and dreams between two young starlets: Barbra Streisand and Joan Rivers.

Simon Evans is one of the country's best-loved stand-up comedians, with a loyal fan base who greatly appreciate his intelligent and independent scrutiny of the modern world.

Award-winning comedian Aaron Simmonds has announced the debut of his second full-length show at London’s Soho Theatre.

Over the past six months leading UK touring theatre company Stockroom has been working with theatre freelancers across the country to produce six extraordinary films that chart the common experiences of non-salaried theatre workers during the pandemic.

Starring SIX's Grace Mouat, Bat Out of Hell's Andrew Patrick-Walker, Nicola Espallardo and Aidan Harkins, From Here premiered at Chiswick Playhouse 1st July and will run 7th August 2021.

The Royal Ballet is continuing its commitment to create opportunities for the next generation of dance professionals and today announced joiners for the 2021/22 Season.

10 to 4 Productions has announced new dates for the world premiere of Indecent Proposal; the new musical will now run at Southwark Playhouse from 22nd October – 27th November 2021.

American banker Nick Bright knows that his freedom comes at a price.

The new Garden Theatre will open this Summer with a reconceived version of The Comedy of Errors, one of Shakespeare’s earliest and arguably funniest plays, running from 13 July – 26 September.

Priority booking is now open for Stratford East Friends, members and access bookers.

Developed from Zucchetti's short work Scherzo (nominated for a Sky Arts Award and a Critics' Circle Dance Award), Anemoi brings together the sumptuous music of Rachmaninov with Greek mythology and soaring choreography.

Richard Chappell's first full-length production for a mid-scale stage, Infinite Ways Home sees six performers explore their perceptions of reality through other-worldly experiences, connecting ideas of Celtic traditions of ritual with modern day experiences of rave culture.

Inspired by memories of working as Donald Wolfit's dresser as a young man, Ronald Harwood's evocative, affectionate and hilarious portrait of backstage life is regarded as one of the most acclaimed dramas of modern theatre.

The Wind in the Willows is a beautiful and enchanting musical production written by Academy Award winner Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) with music by the award-winning Stiles & Drewe (Mary Poppins), presented by the Turbine Theatre, London.

Opening festivities are focused on Cromer Street and a free outdoor spectacle with a procession including  Bengali silk banners, kinetic tigers, and musicians, and lightworks including neon sculptures by Chila Kumari Singh Burman and live video projection from street artist Mohammed Ali.

Joining the cast are Scott Paige (Uncle Fester), Ahmed Hamad (Lucas Beineke), Dickon Gough (Lurch until 27 November 2021), Ryan Bennett (Lurch from 18 January 2022), Roxanne Couch, Oonagh Cox and Joshua Robinson.

'We remain hopeful that we can open the show to capacity audiences, however, we will continue to review our response according to the Government's guidance in the coming days and weeks, along with guidance from our colleagues at Park Theatre.