UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 581

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has confirmed that the government's new limit on social gatherings does not affect its performances.

New English Ballet Theatre (NEBT) are to premiere the film of Wayne Eagling's dynamic narrative ballet, 'REMEMBRANCE', on October 15th at 7.

Whenever I see My Fair Lady, or hear a note from the score, or catch the film, I feel a warm glow pass over me.

'Imagine A World That Didn't Sing' was written by award winning LA based composer Alexander Rudd and UK based writer/lyricist John Nicholson.

Love Screens brings three short plays by Nicolas Ridley together in one pre-recorded Zoom presentation, with themes of love, loss, friendship, and life.

Sunnymead Court is a beautiful, queer romance.

Each Wednesday from 9th to 30th September, a dazzling line-up of the West End's most well-loved singers will perform alongside some of theatre's top musicians in West End Unplugged (live from L-Acoustics Creations in Highgate, London) - a series of four 45-minute charity concerts.

Insurance Journal has reported that British theaters and live music venues will only be able to keep their doors open if the government provides financial support, as the global pandemic means they can no longer get commercial insurance.

London Theatre Direct has reported on how leaders in West End theatre feel about the possibility of reopening theatre without social distancing, in order to breathe life back into the industry and the UK economy.

OfficialLondonTheatre's Milly and Jess vlogged their experience attending Sleepless the Musical at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on its press night.

The UK open-air production of Pippin officially begins performances tonight, September 8, at the Garden Theatre.

Two-time OnComm award-winning The Show Must Go Online today announce the full cast for their upcoming livestreamed reading of William Shakespeare's Othello.

The Finborough Theatre is launching a Crowdfunder appeal as part of Theatres Trust's #SaveOurTheatres campaign - a national fundraising initiative to prevent the permanent closure of UK theatres.

Artistic Director Paul Hart and the team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that a?" further to the recent announcement of stage 4 of the government's roadmap towards re-opening theatres, enabling socially distanced indoor performances a?" the theatre will present an autumn reopening

Tickets for Tonight at the London Coliseum are on sale now and are available to purchase.

The National Theatre has announced that its adapted nationwide programmes for schools and young people will recommence this Autumn.

Fane has announced their first in-person live event since March 2020, 'An Evening With Graham Norton'.

The UK government is planning the 'Seat Out to Help Out' initiative, to help encourage more patrons to visit theatres.

This weekend brought the Old Vic's streaming production of Three Kings, starring Andrew Scott, as part of Old Vic: In Camera.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has written a piece for the Daily Mail, to discuss what it's going to take to fill theatres to capacity again, something that is much-needed for the industry to survive.

The UK government has revealed plans to reopen theatres, without social distancing, from 1 November.

A world premiere of a brand-new play written by Stephen Beresford; Three Kings has been created specifically for The Old Vic’s innovative streaming series.

Last night saw the third in a special a??One Night Onlya?? virtual series, which reunites cast and creatives from musical theatre productions, past and present.

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.

Rt Hon Jacqui Smith is the twelfth and final celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing.