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West End producer André Ptaszynski dies aged 67
Producer André Ptaszynski has passed away on 29 July aged 67. Ptaszynski was a multi Olivier Award winner and past president of SOLT
Douglas Mayo
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Maureen Lipman on starring in the online revival of Martin Sherman’s play, Rose
Maureen Lipman speaks to Mark Ludmon about playing the title role in Martin Sherman’s Rose in its online revival for Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre
Mark Ludmon
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Details of the Cultural Recovery Fund are released to the arts community
Oliver Dowden has released details of how the £1.57 billion allocated by the government to help prop up the arts community across the UK and how to apply.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Tarinn Callender - Original cast member Hamilton London
This week in our Throwback Thursday series we speak to Tarinn Callender - original cast member of Hamilton London.
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Sarah Day
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The Phantom Of The Opera has now closed in London
Producer Cameron Mackintosh has announced that the London Production Of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom Of The Opera has now closed in London.
Douglas Mayo
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Tonight at the London Coliseum - online concert series announced
Tonight at the London Coliseum, a series of concerts on stage at the London Coliseum by the UK’s most prolific musical theatre stars and streamed online.
Douglas Mayo
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VAULT Festival London postpones until 2022
VAULT Festival London have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone the next full, live version of VAULT Festival until 2022.
Douglas Mayo
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Tennessee Williams celebrated online with all-star line up
Tennessee Williams is to be celebrated online with an all-star line up including Betty Buckley, Kathleen Turner and Michael Cerveris from 31 July 2020.
Douglas Mayo
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Sky Arts goes free to air from September 2020
Sky Arts is to become a free channel in the UK accessible via Freeview from September with new shows launching in their schedule.
Douglas Mayo
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West End Musicals and Spice World Concert come to the Drive In
The Drive In at Troubadour Meridian Waters will play host to a special Spice World concert and your favourite stars from the West End in two special events.
Douglas Mayo
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge appointed Vice President of Acting For Others
Acting for Others has announced that Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been appointed Vice President of the theatrical charity.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Megan Hilty, Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews the latest Seth Rudetsky online concert with Broadway's Megan Hilty streamed online on Monday. 5 Stars!
Julian Eaves
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Saturday Night Fever cast and creatives reunite for One Night Only
SimG Productions and Musical Theatre Radio have announced the cast and creatives of the 1998 Olivier Award-nominated West End musical Saturday Night Fever.
Douglas Mayo
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Gamepath brings live game play productions to the UK
Gamepath - a new company that will develop and stage large-scale experiential and live gameplay productions has been launches in the UK.
Douglas Mayo
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Godspell 50th Anniversary Concert to be streamed live online this August
West End Stars will unite this August for the 50th Anniversary of Godspell the musical which is to be streamed online to raise funds for charity.
Douglas Mayo
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Jesus Christ Superstar in concert - Casting announced
Casting has been announced for Regent Park OpenmAir Theatre's production of Jesus Christ Superstar in concert by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Douglas Mayo
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Moulin Rouge London delays opening at Piccadilly Theatre
Moulin Rouge London delayed. Producers of the hit Broadway musical Moulin Rouge adapted from Baz Luhrmann's movie has delayed opening until Autumn 2021.
Douglas Mayo
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Watermill Theatre announces a season of Summer outdoor shows
The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced a season of Summer outdoor performances from 22 July 2020. Tickets on sale tomorrow.
Douglas Mayo
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jac Yarrow - West End leading man
One of the West End's youngest leading men Jac Yarrow made a splash when he made his West End debut in Joseph at the London Palladium.
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Sarah Day
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REVIEW: Seth Rudetsky with Norm Lewis, Online ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Seth Rudetsky's online concert with Broadway's Norm Lewis which Streamed online on Monday as part of Seth's concert series.
Julian Eaves
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Donmar re-opens in August with Blindness- a sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson
The Donmar Warehouse is to re-open temporarily this August with Blindness - a socially distanced sound installation voiced by Juliet Stevenson.
Douglas Mayo
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Acclaimed musical Fanny and Stella comes to The Eagle in August
London Fringe Theatre is back with acclaimed musical Fanny and Stella being presented in the renovated garden of The Eagle in Kennington.
Douglas Mayo
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Mikron Theatre Company plans 2021 tours after fundraiser
Mikron Theatre Company are planning to tour two new shows in 2021 after a successful fundraising drive.
Mark Ludmon
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New version of Tell Me on a Sunday switches to gay man’s story
Lyricist Don Black is working on a gender-switched version of Tell Me on a Sunday changing the main character to a gay man.
Mark Ludmon
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Live indoor performances resume 1 August - Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson announced today that live indoor performances will be able to resume from 1 August 2020 with a socially distanced audience.
Douglas Mayo
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