UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 590

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Following the UK Government shutdown of theatres in March, the producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a musical comedy, have rescheduled the new UK & Ireland Tour to dates in 2021.

In response to the British government's announcement that indoor performances with socially distanced audiences will be possible from 1 August, Wigmore Hall Director John Gilhooly will unveil ambitious plans for the autumn season at a one-off re-opening concert on 1 August.

Kwame Kwei-Armah is the Artistic Director of the Young Vic, which is marking its 50th anniversary this  year.

Two new pieces of youth drama are available in the Nick Hern Books catalogue, in their Platform series in collaboration with Tonic Theatre: Georgia Christou's Bright.

Many of the UK's most successful artists and entertainment professionals have joined together to create the Theatre Community Fund in support of theatrical artists and professionals whose livelihoods and creative futures are threatened in the wake of Covid-19.

The Old Vic cancelled tonight's performance of Old Vic: In Camera - Three Kings, due to Andrew Scott falling ill.

Building on the success of its digital offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield have collaborated with Lancaster's treasured arts venue The Dukes and theatre producers The Big Tiny to create Charlotte Holmes, a new interactive theatrical experience for 7 a?"

Casting has been announced for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatrea??s THE COMEDY OF ERRORS.

James Haddrell, Artistic and Executive Director of Greenwich Theatre, talks about life under lockdown and his new online production of Steven Berkoff's play, The Secret Love Life Of Ophelia.

'THE DRIVE IN' at TROUBADOUR MERIDIAN WATER has announced it will offer pedestrian and cyclist tickets for those who wish to arrive by foot or bike and experience films and live performances.

First performed at the Kiln Theatre in 2019, and now available to stream digitally on the Tamasha Theatre Company YouTube channel, Approaching Empty is a play about friendship, community and the immigrant experience in Britain.

VAULT Festival have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the next full, live version of VAULT Festival until 2022.

An outdoor concert production of A Little Night Music is coming to Holland Park on August 15!

Every day, I wake up hoping for the good news that we can go back to the glittering theatrical wonderland of the time before.

Freelancers Make Theatre Work has responded to the further details released of the government's arts relief package.

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Bristol Old Vic has embarked on a consultation process with affected staff in the face of a significant reduction in the work it can undertake and the income it can generate.

Chronic Insanitya??s latest contribution to the online theatre panorama is an entirely interactive and thought-provoking experiment titled Myles Away.

Oliver Dowden, the UK Culture Secretary, has provided more insight on when indoor performances will be able to occur without social distancing guidelines.

The UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced the launch of a Government-backed scheme worth half a billion pounds for domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus-related insurance.

'Tonight at the London Coliseum' is a week-long series of concerts to be performed on stage at the London Coliseum by some of the UK's most prolific musical theatre stars.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a new series of free outdoor performances, taking place in the Dell Gardens from this weekend.

Londona??s National Theatre is exploring the idea of reopening its spaces with social distancing restrictions remain in place.

Sky Arts, Britaina??s television channel dedicated to the arts and culture, will become free for everyone.

We had a chat with lighting designer Neil Austin and playwright Chinonyerem Odimba to discuss the groundbreaking work done by Freelancers Make Theatre Work, an organisation that advocates for the rights of freelance workers in theatre.