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Culture Warrington and LiveWire are joining forces to uncover Warrington's unsung heroes of World War Two.

Luca Silvestrini's Protein will stream the hit show Border Tales as part of The Place's weekly streaming programme on Thursday 7 May, 7pm.

The Theatre Support Fund & 'The Show Must Go On' t-shirt has been created in response to the Corona Virus Pandemic which, when the Government closed the theatre industry caused massive disruption to the lives of thousands of people working in the theatre industry.

Record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo is launching a huge project to help kids and raise money for NHS Charities Together.

The Barn Theatre have announced a new virtual concert series showcasing the works of Britain's musical theatre composers, beginning with The Barn Theatre Presents: The Music of Daniel and Laura Curtis.

Scala Radio has announced details of a new special series devoted to musical theatre.

With over 275 performances and seen by over 40,000 people in 12 countries since opening at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Tailor of Inverness has taken its place as one of the great Scottish theatre productions.

Morris dancers typically take part in traditional festivities on May 1, but due to the pandemic, they were unable to go on.

101 Outdoor Arts and the Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the successful recipients of a series of grants, available to outdoor artists who have been negatively affected by COVID-19.

Darlington Hippodrome is extending the opening hours of the Box Office.

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, has announced the launch of The Monologue Library, audio recordings of renowned artists performing their favourite theatrical speeches.

With the closure of schools, cancellation of exams and the recent extension of lockdown regulations, the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a period of massive upheaval for teenagers around the world.

Award-winning TV actor and radio presenter Linda Robson will play the Fairy Godmother in their forthcoming Christmas panto, Cinderella at St Helens Theatre Royal.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is streaming Provok'd: A Restoration, a ground-breaking piece of theatre written and devised by the Company of Guildhall School actors, for free from 7pm on Friday 1 May until Friday 15 May.

Today, Cirque du Soleil and One Drop Foundation will join forces to present a 60-minute special, featuring unforgettable moments from previous editions of One Night for One Drop, an annual philanthropic event imagined by Cirque du Soleil and presented by MGM Resorts International in support of One D

Stuff, starring Sophie Thompson, will be released across all podcasting platforms on Monday 4th May 2020 (estimated length: 5 minutes)

Some of the biggest names in British pantomime have come together to raise awareness and show support for theatrical charity ACTING FOR OTHERS with a hilarious take on the panto classic a?oeThe 12 Days Of Lockdowna??.

Poet Luke Wright has performed a live online show via Twitter at 8pm every evening since 19 March (the date of his first cancelled date due to Covid-19) and plans to do so until we can return to the theatres, arts centres and venues he would usually perform in.

This Friday at 7.

Luca Silvestrini's Protein is one of the UK's leading touring dance companies.

In response to Coronavirus and the industry's shutdown, the cast of Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens which ran last year at The Union Theatre, has recorded a deeply moving tribute to NHS heroes and freelancers.

For three hundred years, St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square has been known as 'The Church of the Open Door'; with their doors locked by Government mandate, they're finding new ways to provide support and provide sanctuary to those who need it most.

It's time for #BellyLaughsAtHome - a night of Bristol-based comedy for not one but four good causes! 

Royal Opera House has cancelled the remainder of its season due to the current health crisis.

As a means of bringing joy and creativity into homes during these uncertain times, the Rose has today announced their latest initiative, 'Readings from the Rose'.