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BBC continues major season of musical celebrations while Sky Arts programmes stage show broadcasts

BBC continues major season of musical celebrations while Sky Arts programmes stage show broadcasts

BBC to broadcast West End concert for Elaine Paige, stage shows, musicals and more

BBC to broadcast West End concert for Elaine Paige, stage shows, musicals and more

BBC continues major season of musical broadcasts, while Sky Arts also schedules stage show airings

BBC continues major season of musical broadcasts, while Sky Arts also schedules stage show airings

BBC announces major season of musical broadcasts

BBC announces major season of musical broadcasts

Exclusive: BBC to honour Elaine Paige in starry London Palladium concert – also set to be broadcast

Exclusive: BBC to honour Elaine Paige in starry London Palladium concert – also set to be broadcast

BBC announces stage shows being broadcast this Christmas

BBC announces stage shows being broadcast this Christmas

Big Night of Musicals on BBC One – line-up, performers, show details and more

Big Night of Musicals on BBC One – line-up, performers, show details and more

BBC announces stage shows as part of festive TV line-up

BBC announces stage shows as part of festive TV line-up

CBeebies hit <em>Hey Duggee</em> coming to the stage later this year

CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year

Eurovision reveals plans to host event in UK in 2023

Eurovision reveals plans to host event in UK in 2023

<em>Platinum Party At The Palace</em> – musicals line-up, performers and more

Platinum Party At The Palace – musicals line-up, performers and more

BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace line-up: <em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Six</em>, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more to appear

BBC's Platinum Party At The Palace line-up: Hamilton, Six, Lin-Manuel Miranda and more to appear

Shakespeare's Globe teams with BBC to mark 25th anniversary

Shakespeare's Globe teams with BBC to mark 25th anniversary

RSC's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> – behind-the-scenes

RSC's Much Ado About Nothing – behind-the-scenes

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> on the BBC: which shows are involved and first look

Big Night of Musicals on the BBC: which shows are involved and first look

Theatre Support Fund to hold charity auction featuring celebrity paintbrushes

Theatre Support Fund to hold charity auction featuring celebrity paintbrushes

Trailer released for BBC's <em>Big Night of Musicals</em> ahead of broadcast

Trailer released for BBC's Big Night of Musicals ahead of broadcast

BBC broadcast of <em>Big Night of Musicals</em> – first look

BBC broadcast of Big Night of Musicals – first look

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> line-up and numbers announced

Big Night of Musicals line-up and numbers announced

Self-isolation to be cut to five days in England, UK government announces

Self-isolation to be cut to five days in England, UK government announces

Tom Hiddleston to star in <em>The Play What I Wrote</em> BBC broadcast and Bath shows

Tom Hiddleston to star in The Play What I Wrote BBC broadcast and Bath shows

Antony Sher's <em>Henry IV Part I</em> to headline BBC's evening of celebration

Antony Sher's Henry IV Part I to headline BBC's evening of celebration

<em>Big Night of Musicals</em> to be broadcast on the BBC

Big Night of Musicals to be broadcast on the BBC

BBC to broadcast Sondheim celebration Prom this Christmas

BBC to broadcast Sondheim celebration Prom this Christmas

<em>Anything Goes</em> to be broadcast on BBC this Christmas

Anything Goes to be broadcast on BBC this Christmas

Cynthia Erivo to join <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> judging panel for musicals week

Cynthia Erivo to join Strictly Come Dancing judging panel for musicals week

BBC announces <em>Sunday Night Musicals</em> series

BBC announces Sunday Night Musicals series

Numbers announced for <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em> musicals week

Numbers announced for Strictly Come Dancing musicals week

<em>Kiss Me, Kate</em> at the Royal Albert Hall to be broadcast on the BBC this weekend

Kiss Me, Kate at the Royal Albert Hall to be broadcast on the BBC this weekend

Rebecca Watson's <em>little scratch</em> to be adapted for the stage, directed by Katie Mitchell

Rebecca Watson's little scratch to be adapted for the stage, directed by Katie Mitchell

Tributes paid to Una Stubbs, who has died aged 84

Tributes paid to Una Stubbs, who has died aged 84

Gate brings <em>Dear Elizabeth</em> to Theatro Technis in Camden

Gate brings Dear Elizabeth to Theatro Technis in Camden

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's <em>Cat on a Hot Tin Roof</em>

Exclusive: Full cast announced for Curve's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

BBC's <em>Golden Age of Broadway</em> Prom announces cast

BBC's Golden Age of Broadway Prom announces cast

Planned easing of restrictions in English theatres to be delayed

Planned easing of restrictions in English theatres to be delayed

Casting confirmed for <em>Mischief Movie Night In</em>

Casting confirmed for Mischief Movie Night In

BBC to present Golden Age of Broadway Prom next month

BBC to present Golden Age of Broadway Prom next month

Full casting announced for <em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley star in West End <em>Cabaret</em>

Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley star in West End Cabaret

Saoirse Ronan to make UK stage debut in Almeida <em>Macbeth</em>

Saoirse Ronan to make UK stage debut in Almeida Macbeth

RSC's <em>Mirror and the Light</em> receives West End premiere in autumn

RSC's Mirror and the Light receives West End premiere in autumn

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

BBC to open up Shakespeare archive for free to schools, colleges and universities

<em>J'Ouvert</em> West End show and BBC broadcast: first look

J'Ouvert West End show and BBC broadcast: first look

Photos: Behind-the-scenes on the RSC's <em>The Winter's Tale</em> ahead of BBC broadcast

Photos: Behind-the-scenes on the RSC's The Winter's Tale ahead of BBC broadcast

RSC reveals <em>The Winter's Tale</em> on BBC Four first look images and broadcast date

RSC reveals The Winter's Tale on BBC Four first look images and broadcast date

Agatha Christie's <em>And Then There Were None</em> to tour the UK after Northampton premiere

Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None to tour the UK after Northampton premiere

<em>Under Milk Wood</em> with Michael Sheen initial cast revealed

Under Milk Wood with Michael Sheen initial cast revealed

Adrian Lukis to star in live-streamed show about <em>Pride and Prejudice</em>'s George Wickham

Adrian Lukis to star in live-streamed show about Pride and Prejudice's George Wickham

Will Gompertz joins Barbican as director of arts and learning

Will Gompertz joins Barbican as director of arts and learning

BBC Arts to broadcast West End shows and RSC productions as part of "Lights Up" initiative

BBC Arts to broadcast West End shows and RSC productions as part of "Lights Up" initiative

RSC to create outdoor theatre for summer season as it reveals 2021 plans

RSC to create outdoor theatre for summer season as it reveals 2021 plans

Outdoor <em>Silas Marner</em> musical and more announced in Coventry City of Culture programme

Outdoor Silas Marner musical and more announced in Coventry City of Culture programme

Arts sector set to receive £400m aid in 2021 Budget

Arts sector set to receive £400m aid in 2021 Budget

Lynette Linton to direct <em>My Name is Leon</em> BBC series with casting announced

Lynette Linton to direct My Name is Leon BBC series with casting announced

Bristol Old Vic unveils digital spring season featuring Giles Terera, <em>Pink Mist</em> and more

Bristol Old Vic unveils digital spring season featuring Giles Terera, Pink Mist and more

BBC's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em> was most-watched TV show for time slot with 4.1 million viewers

BBC's Musicals: The Greatest Show was most-watched TV show for time slot with 4.1 million viewers

BBC One's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em> TV event: all the shows performing this weekend

BBC One's Musicals: The Greatest Show TV event: all the shows performing this weekend

BBC's musical event: Nicole Scherzinger sings <em>The Greatest Showman</em> and the cast of <em>Six</em> discuss the show

BBC's musical event: Nicole Scherzinger sings The Greatest Showman and the cast of Six discuss the show

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free

BBC's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em> TV event – ensemble cast revealed

BBC's Musicals: The Greatest Show TV event – ensemble cast revealed

James Graham to pen Nottinghamshire-set crime drama for BBC

James Graham to pen Nottinghamshire-set crime drama for BBC

RSC's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

RSC's Romeo and Juliet to be added to BBC iPlayer and broadcast on BBC Two

<em>Les Misérables</em>, Royal Opera and Royal Ballet to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel this week

Les Misérables, Royal Opera and Royal Ballet to be broadcast on Sky Arts' Freeview channel this week

BBC Radio 2 announces nation's favourite musical number following listener poll

BBC Radio 2 announces nation's favourite musical number following listener poll

First look: BBC's <em>Musicals: The Greatest Show</em>, filmed at The London Palladium

First look: BBC's Musicals: The Greatest Show, filmed at The London Palladium

Layton Williams on performing <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> for the BBC: 'My nan will be buzzing'

Layton Williams on performing Everybody's Talking About Jamie for the BBC: 'My nan will be buzzing'

<em>Inside No 9</em> TV series unveils cast for upcoming episodes

Inside No 9 TV series unveils cast for upcoming episodes

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

BBC invites audiences to take part in mass rendition of <em>Joseph</em>'s "Any Dream Will Do" – here's how

BBC invites audiences to take part in mass rendition of Joseph's "Any Dream Will Do" – here's how

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

Judi Dench reveals she's had the Covid vaccine

BBC unveils primetime musical celebration shows, with performances recorded at the Palladium

BBC unveils primetime musical celebration shows, with performances recorded at the Palladium

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning <em>Uncle Vanya</em> into a film

Sonia Friedman: It was such an act of courage turning Uncle Vanya into a film

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> with <em>His Dark Materials</em> co-star Andrew Scott

Lin-Manuel Miranda channels The Phantom of the Opera with His Dark Materials co-star Andrew Scott

BBC to partner with theatres to record plays for TV, radio and streaming

BBC to partner with theatres to record plays for TV, radio and streaming

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and <em>Uncle Vanya</em>

BBC reveals dates and times for festive programming including Mischief and Uncle Vanya

BBC announces Christmas line-up including <em>The Goes Wrong Show</em>, <em>Upstart Crow</em> and <em>The Red Shoes</em>

BBC announces Christmas line-up including The Goes Wrong Show, Upstart Crow and The Red Shoes

<em>Six</em> and <em>Cinderella</em> confirm <em>Children in Need</em> line-up

Six and Cinderella confirm Children in Need line-up

Sean Connery has died aged 90

Sean Connery has died aged 90

Battersea Arts Centre's beatbox <em>Frankenstein</em> to be broadcast on the BBC

Battersea Arts Centre's beatbox Frankenstein to be broadcast on the BBC

London is set to move into lockdown tier two – the new rules explained with performances unaffected

London is set to move into lockdown tier two – the new rules explained with performances unaffected

<em>Les Misérables</em> lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died

Panto dames gather in London to protest government treatment of the arts

Panto dames gather in London to protest government treatment of the arts

<em>Talking Heads</em> with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

Talking Heads with Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to transfer to Sheffield Crucible and Leeds Playhouse

New TV series to re-tell Shakespeare's plays in modern-day America

New TV series to re-tell Shakespeare's plays in modern-day America

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

BBC announces new theatre shows as part of autumn Culture in Quarantine

Andrew Lloyd Webber wades into BBC Proms debate: 'Send for Tim Rice'

Andrew Lloyd Webber wades into BBC Proms debate: 'Send for Tim Rice'

Culture Secretary comments on BBC Proms set list following "Rule Britannia" axing rumours

Culture Secretary comments on BBC Proms set list following "Rule Britannia" axing rumours

Blackpool Grand warns it may close down without government support

Blackpool Grand warns it may close down without government support

Sheridan Smith to portray Vera Lynn in BBC's VJ Day celebration concert

Sheridan Smith to portray Vera Lynn in BBC's VJ Day celebration concert

Epstein Theatre in Liverpool to close down

Epstein Theatre in Liverpool to close down

BBC announces broadcast date for Mike Bartlett's <em>Albion</em> with Victoria Hamilton and Daisy Edgar-Jones

BBC announces broadcast date for Mike Bartlett's Albion with Victoria Hamilton and Daisy Edgar-Jones

BBC releases entire Broadway musicals Prom on BBC iPlayer

BBC releases entire Broadway musicals Prom on BBC iPlayer

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Pantomimes need to know by 1 August if they can go ahead

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Pantomimes need to know by 1 August if they can go ahead

Andrew Lloyd Webber gives more information about his new pilot performances at The London Palladium

Andrew Lloyd Webber gives more information about his new pilot performances at The London Palladium

Don Black teases gender-switched version of his and Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Tell Me on a Sunday</em>

Don Black teases gender-switched version of his and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tell Me on a Sunday

Film version of Gecko Theatre's <em>Institute</em> to be broadcast and streamed on the BBC

Film version of Gecko Theatre's Institute to be broadcast and streamed on the BBC

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's <em>Othello</em> and <em>Much Ado about Nothing</em>

BBC announces broadcast dates for RSC's Othello and Much Ado about Nothing

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's <em>Hamlet</em> with Paapa Essiedu

BBC announces broadcast date for RSC's Hamlet with Paapa Essiedu

BBC to broadcast first Royal Opera House live concert since lockdown

BBC to broadcast first Royal Opera House live concert since lockdown

Royal Opera House to present live concerts for the first time since lockdown, with shows broadcast online

Royal Opera House to present live concerts for the first time since lockdown, with shows broadcast online

Rehearsals via webcam, writers on the front line: how the National Theatre of Scotland created one of the most ambitious responses to the pandemic

Rehearsals via webcam, writers on the front line: how the National Theatre of Scotland created one of the most ambitious responses to the pandemic

'We need to get back up this autumn' – Nica Burns and James Graham speak about theatre's future

'We need to get back up this autumn' – Nica Burns and James Graham speak about theatre's future

David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in BBC comedy series about actors in lockdown

David Tennant and Michael Sheen to star in BBC comedy series about actors in lockdown

Royal Opera House announces more free productions heading online

Royal Opera House announces more free productions heading online

'We've got six to eight weeks' – regional theatres warn of survival woes

'We've got six to eight weeks' – regional theatres warn of survival woes

Riverdance performers unite for special global performance

Riverdance performers unite for special global performance

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

Playwrights have produced top tier TV during covid-19 lockdowns – theatres have to survive to usher in talent

Alan Bennett's <em>Talking Heads</em> to be remade with Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and more

Alan Bennett's Talking Heads to be remade with Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Imelda Staunton and more

The RSC's original home was born in the ashes of a crisis – with the help of a woman unable to vote

The RSC's original home was born in the ashes of a crisis – with the help of a woman unable to vote

Battersea Arts Centre and BBC Arts release single-take film starring Omid Djalili, Lucy McCormick and more

Battersea Arts Centre and BBC Arts release single-take film starring Omid Djalili, Lucy McCormick and more

Emma Rice's <em>Wise Children</em> to be streamed on BBC iPlayer from today

Emma Rice's Wise Children to be streamed on BBC iPlayer from today

More West End stars including Aimie Atkinson and Marisha Wallace to perform online concerts

More West End stars including Aimie Atkinson and Marisha Wallace to perform online concerts

BBC to broadcast and stream six RSC shows featuring Christopher Eccleston, Paapa Essiedu and more

BBC to broadcast and stream six RSC shows featuring Christopher Eccleston, Paapa Essiedu and more

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Emma Rice's <em>Wise Children</em> and Almeida's <em>Albion</em> to be streamed by BBC as part of new arts offerings

Emma Rice's Wise Children and Almeida's Albion to be streamed by BBC as part of new arts offerings

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

Ruth Wilson to star in 24-hour show at the Young Vic as part of LIFT opposite 100 men

<em>It's True, It's True, It's True</em> to be broadcast on BBC Four

It's True, It's True, It's True to be broadcast on BBC Four

WW2 bomb found in heart of West End, closing off three venues with the Soho Theatre cancelling shows

WW2 bomb found in heart of West End, closing off three venues with the Soho Theatre cancelling shows

Review: <em>Dial M for Murder</em> (Richmond Theatre and tour)

Review: Dial M for Murder (Richmond Theatre and tour)

Moving Riverside Studios into the digital age

Moving Riverside Studios into the digital age

Review: <em>Magic Goes Wrong</em> (Vaudeville Theatre)

Review: Magic Goes Wrong (Vaudeville Theatre)

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

New edition of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's <em>Fleabag</em> script to be released for West End run

New edition of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag script to be released for West End run

TV show based on Mischief's <em>The Play That Goes Wrong</em> announced

TV show based on Mischief's The Play That Goes Wrong announced

<em>Les Miserables</em> on TV: Olivia Colman, Ellie Bamber and Adeel Akhtar first look

Les Miserables on TV: Olivia Colman, Ellie Bamber and Adeel Akhtar first look

Katherine Parkinson: 'I've written a play for Edinburgh but I'm not going to see a single performance'

Katherine Parkinson: 'I've written a play for Edinburgh but I'm not going to see a single performance'

Breastfeeding in rehearsals: how the West End is embracing new mothers

Breastfeeding in rehearsals: how the West End is embracing new mothers

Gloria Estefan, Ben Forster and Alexandra Burke make our top pics of the week

Gloria Estefan, Ben Forster and Alexandra Burke make our top pics of the week

BBC confirm broadcast details for <em>Hamlet</em> starring Andrew Scott

BBC confirm broadcast details for Hamlet starring Andrew Scott

David Oyelowo, Dominic West and Olivia Colman to star in <em>Les Misérables</em> TV series

David Oyelowo, Dominic West and Olivia Colman to star in Les Misérables TV series

BBC to run Mischief Theatre's new show <em>A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong</em>

BBC to run Mischief Theatre's new show A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

The <em>Front Row</em> presenters wouldn't be dismissive about football, why are they about theatre?

The Front Row presenters wouldn't be dismissive about football, why are they about theatre?

First look: <em>Let It Shine</em> winners in rehearsals for <em>The Band</em>

First look: Let It Shine winners in rehearsals for The Band

London Writers' Week launches 2017 line up

London Writers' Week launches 2017 line up

Top shows to see this Halloween

Top shows to see this Halloween

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's <em>Fleabag</em> to return to Soho Theatre

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag to return to Soho Theatre

Kate Tempest and Alan Bennett to feature in BBC Two's new arts programming

Kate Tempest and Alan Bennett to feature in BBC Two's new arts programming

<em>The Fast Show's</em> Simon Day to star in <em>Waiting for Waiting for Godot</em>

The Fast Show's Simon Day to star in Waiting for Waiting for Godot

Prince Charles to perform as part of <em>Shakespeare Live!</em>

Prince Charles to perform as part of Shakespeare Live!

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

BBC announce 2016 Shakespeare Festival

Independent theatre-makers feature on BBC Four this weekend

Independent theatre-makers feature on BBC Four this weekend

Julian Fellowes believes not everyone can understand Shakespeare, do you?

Julian Fellowes believes not everyone can understand Shakespeare, do you?

Lenny Henry to present BBC black British theatre series

Lenny Henry to present BBC black British theatre series

40 years of the Olivier Awards to be celebrated with BBC gala

40 years of the Olivier Awards to be celebrated with BBC gala

RSC announces amateur companies for <em>Dream</em> tour

RSC announces amateur companies for Dream tour

BBC bosses in talks to turn <em>EastEnders</em> into a musical?

BBC bosses in talks to turn EastEnders into a musical?

Jonathan Maitland: 'I want to give Jimmy Savile the trial he never had'

Jonathan Maitland: 'I want to give Jimmy Savile the trial he never had'

My Top 5 Showtunes: Nathan Amzi

My Top 5 Showtunes: Nathan Amzi

David Tennant to host BBC Shakespeare celebration

David Tennant to host BBC Shakespeare celebration

Laura Carmichael and Jessica Raine among guests at <em>The Three Lions</em> press night

Laura Carmichael and Jessica Raine among guests at The Three Lions press night

BBC launches year-long Get Creative campaign

BBC launches year-long Get Creative campaign

Major report calls for 'urgent action' on arts diversity

Major report calls for 'urgent action' on arts diversity

Number of productions at subsidised theatres rises despite cuts

Number of productions at subsidised theatres rises despite cuts

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Maggie Smith's top 10 theatrical films

Actress Rebekah Gibbs dies aged 41

Actress Rebekah Gibbs dies aged 41

Joey gallops into the Royal Albert Hall for <em>War Horse</em> Prom

Joey gallops into the Royal Albert Hall for War Horse Prom

Michael Coveney: Old Russia in <em>Prince Igor</em>, new England in David Hare

Michael Coveney: Old Russia in Prince Igor, new England in David Hare

BBC promises 'strongest commitment to the arts in a generation'

BBC promises 'strongest commitment to the arts in a generation'

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour (Birmingham)

Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour (Birmingham)

Michael Coveney: Tom Stoppard finds a dark side in brilliant Pink Floyd radio play

Michael Coveney: Buried treasure at the Royal Court and Stoppard’s BBC

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