UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 599

With plays by writers who identify as women still struggling to breakout on the larger stages, writers Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley have come together to launch Burn Bright, a new not-for-profit organisation driving positive change for the next generation of women in the creative industry.

In tribute to this year's cancelled Eurovision Song Contest, Olivier Award-winning musical comedy improvisers The Showstoppers will deliver Europop's favourite night of the year - direct to the world's living rooms with their very own Alternative Eurovision Song Contest.

Following the success of Complicité's multi award-winning production The Encounter in 2016 and 2017, where over 88,000 people watched the show online, the recording will be available again for one week on Complicité's website and YouTube channel.

Theatr Clwyd is running free online dance workshops for people living with and affected by Parkinson's alongside national charity, Parkinson's UK Cymru.

Members of the Royal Opera House costume team have volunteered hours of their time and skills for NHS heroes on the frontline of the fight against Coronavirus.

My relationship with Nuffield Southampton Theatres technically started at the end of my final year of university, in a completely untheatrical way, when I trod the boards during my graduation ceremony.

Celebrity judges, guest stars and the full line-up is today announced for The Showstoppers' Alternative Eurovision Song Contest.

I recognise that as a sector, we are in completely unknown territory due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.

Continuing their series National Theatre At Home, this week the world is treated to a wonderful version of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, with truly dazzling performances from Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo.

Fuel have today announced a digital international tour of Uninvited Guests' acclaimed show Love Letters Straight From Your Heart.

Park Theatre has today announced that its celebrated Creative Learning Programme will be moving online from May, with adult classes in acting technique, a script based acting course and devising available, as well as drama and performance skills classes for children and young people aged between 4 a

The X-Files became a '90s cult classic, running for nine seasons and spawning two movies and two miniseries revivals.

In today's Living Room Concert, West End leading lady Kerry Ellis gives us a special double performance: 'Your Song' from her new album Feels Like Home, and 'I Loved A Butterfly' from her 2010 album Anthems.

Rudolf Nureyev created his version of Romeo and Juliet back in 1977 for what was then called the London Festival Ballet.

Leading global live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment (TE) has announced its agreement with the New South Wales (NSW) Government to become the new operator of Sydney's Theatre Royal, in a 55-year sublease.

Over 100 voices from across Greater Manchester have come together to honour and remember those lives lost on the front line during this global pandemic.

The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn.

It has been announced that Nuffield Southampton Theatres has gone into administration due to the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

A special ballet was set for the Royal Opera House, to be performed by dancers with Multiple Sclerosis.

RGM Productions and Alice House Theatre in association with Moya Productions presents The Hunting of the Snark.

Bristol Old Vic's production of Doctor Semmelweis starring Mark Rylance, which was due to begin rehearsals this week, has today been postponed following the COVID-19 outbreak, but story is too topical to cancel, says director Tom Morris.

Radio Elusia is a world where the simple act of speaking or listening - even if you're an average person with no ill intent - can get you into serious trouble.

Bitter Pill Theatre's contribution to the lockdown content audiences get to enjoy for free comes in the form of The Painkiller Project, a podcast that edges towards radio drama.

Days before the lockdown, the Park Theatre had sell-out performances of La Cage Au Folles, was preparing for Clybourne Park, and was doing vital work in the local community.

West End creatives and beloved celebrity favourites are rallying behind a fundraising initiative for the UK theatre community embattled by the COVID-19 epidemic to keep theatre alive Until the Curtains Rise.