UK REGIONAL THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 539

This week, the stage production of Helen Forrester's By The Waters Of Liverpool was ground to a halt after just three venues into a seventeen venue UK tour.

The UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway version of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester has been cancelled, it is announced today.

With the theatre industry in an unprecedented position and venues closed across the UK due to the COVID - 19 outbreak, industry leaders are creatively seeking ways to support theatre and bring it directly to you - at home.

As theatres around the world are forced to close their doors, Open Clasp Theatre Company's award-winning prison drama Key Change will be made available to watch online for free.

Pleasance is known for its amazing comedy and this year's programme is like no other.

Following their hugely popular run at the Other Palace in 2018, the out-of-this-world British musical Eugenius! will release the full archive footage of the show online on Friday 20th March at 7pm in order to raise money for Acting for Others and provide some much-needed relief to those self-isolati

The remaining dates on the tour of The Last Quiz Night on Earth have been cancelled.

The 2020 Brighton Festival has been cancelled.

With many writers and freelance artists losing opportunities across the cultural sector due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, CultureClash Theatre have extended the deadline in their call-out for submissions fora??Voices In The Dark #TakeTwoa??- their second open access new writing night held at G

Lost Dog has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances of Romeo & Juliet:

Baz Bamigboye has revealed via Twitter that The London Symphony Orchestra will present an online program of concerts, interviews and more! 

The New Vic Theatre has taken the decision to reschedule some of their programme of future events up until the 28 April.

The 2020 Eurovision Song Contest has been cancelled.

Following advice from the UK Government which stipulates that people should avoid public buildings, including theatres, and the position adopted by the industry body, UK Theatre, Management at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has taken the decision to extend the closure period until Sunday 19 April 2020.

Today Norfolk & Norwich Festival has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Festival.

Shoreditch Town Hall will be temporarily closing its building to the public as of 9pm on Tuesday 17 March until Tuesday 14 April at the earliest, to ensure the health and safety of audiences, staff, hirers and the artists.

The Glastonbury Music Festival has cancelled its 2020 edition due to coronavirus fears.

In light of recent government advice regarding social distancing and in conjunction with Warrington Borough Council, Culture Warrington has taken the difficult decision to close its venues with immediate effect.

The Southbank Centre has from today decided to close the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Hayward Gallery and Purcell Room.

Little Angel Theatre has made the decision to close its doors and cancel all productions with immediate effect, following government guidance on COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Theatr Clwyd has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:

Rose Theatre Kingston has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: 

The Barn Theatre has released the following statement regarding upcoming postponements:

Following its unavoidable closure as a result of social interaction measures introduced last night, The Lowry has today launched two appeals to help the Salford arts centre through the Coronavirus crisis.

Chichester Festival Theatre has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances: