Nick Hern Books launches new virtual reading group
Theatre publishers Nick Hern Books have launched The NHB Playgroup, a new initiative offering one free play each week to read and discuss, plus a Q&A with the writer.
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Philip Ridley to premiere The Beast Will Rise a series of online monologues
The Beast Will Rise is Philip Ridley’s response to the current crisis. This unique online collection of monologues will be presented weekly from 2 April.
Edinburgh’s August Festivals Will Not Take Place in 2020
An announcement has been made that ALL of Edinburgh’s August Festivals have been cancelled this year due to the extraordinary series of events worldwide.
Mercury Theatre Colchester and Weinberger to hold new writing competition
The Mercury Theatre Colchester are to join forces again with Weinberger Publishing to present this year’s Mercury Monologues.
Musicals inspired COVID-19 parodies – watch them online here
Following the Wicked parody inspired by COVID-19 it would seem that others stuck at home have busy so we’ve decided to post some of the videos that have been drawn to our attention.
All The Web’s A Stage – New collective plans online show to help artists in hardship
A new collective of more than 50 artists and arts professionals are putting on All The Web’s Stage – a live online show in aid of those the arts facing hardship.
The Show Must Go Online – Shakespeare’s plays read online live
The full schedule has been announced for The Show Must Go Online – a project to live-stream readings of all the works of Shakespeare.
Headlong works with leading playwrights on digital plays
Theatre company Headlong has come together with leading playwrights to create a series of short digital plays exploring our rapidly evolving world.
