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The overworked and underfunded NHS is on our minds more than ever before.

Musical theatre podcast 'Piece by Piece' explored the iconic musical Carousel in its latest episode, released today, Tuesday 21 April.

In many ways, the choice of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is a smart one from Shakespeare's Globe; it is a familiar-enough story to draw in a new audience, while satisfying those who have watched it numerous times.

During the shutdown, we're taking the opportunity to look back at some memorable productions.

Go behind the scenes at the Young Vic with the theatre Operations Assistant George, who's looking after the building throughout its temporary closure, in this new series of virtual tours to find out more about the secrets of the Young Vic.

Members of the UK touring company of Green Day's American Idiot came together to perform a parody of the Green Day song, 'Wake Me Up When September Ends.

In the latest archive recording released by Curve, their 2017 production of What The Butler Saw a?" co-produced with Theatre Royal Bath a?" is now available to stream online until the end of the lockdown period.

Tom Milner along with band members from the UK and Ireland tour of American Idiot Nick Kent, Chris George and Rob Wicks, have released a unique cover version of Green Day's 'Wake me up When September Ends' in a bid to raise funds for the NHS.

BAFTA award-winning actress, presenter and activist, Joanna Lumley, has lent her support to The Actors Centre fundraising campaign.

The Show Must Go Online today announced the full cast for their upcoming livestreamed reading of William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.

Kiln Theatre today launches Kiln Insight with free masterclasses with Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham and Associate Director Susie McKenna.

Hampstead Theatre has announced an extension of its free, digital streaming series in partnership with The Guardian.

David Hunter has become a renowned West End leading man - from Guy in Once to Charlie Price in Kinky Boots, and, most recently, Dr Pomatter in Waitress.

In this three-part BBC One series (3x60'), Strictly Come Dancing will remember some of the nation's favourite moments from the show's history in a brand new way.

Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to indulge theatre lovers in lockdown with his generous weekly stream of one his works on the dedicated The Shows Must Go On YouTube channel to raise money for charity.

Nick Mohammed, The Pleasance, Soho Theatre and United Agents have announced the digital release of Mr.

Orange Tree Theatre has announced that they will be streaming Gyles Brandreth's interview with Dame Judi Dench on April 26 at 3pm! Check out the post below!

NO LIMITS, an exciting, brand-new song-cycle by Sam Thomas featuring a stellar cast, will run in the Studio at The Other Palace from Monday 30th November - Saturday 5th December 2020.

Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers will lead a UK Tour of Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES.

Our response at HighTide has been to roll up our sleeves, launching our Lighthouse Programme four days after the theatres began to close.

Polly Findlay's brilliant gender-bending production of Treasure Island for the National Theatre was a hit back in 2014 and now comes to a screen near you as part of their National Theatre At Home series.

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Supported by the actors' union Equity, #NHSLove is an initiative launched by Tamasha theatre company to boost the morale of frontline NHS staff during the coronavirus crisis.

New Adventures have announced A FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS as part of their REEL Adventures online programme bringing the adventures to you; including a series of Broadcast Premieres on Sky TV and rare screenings of some of Matthew Bourne's most beloved productions.

According to The Stage, top UK drama schools are all moving online until September or later.