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Were critics in a flap over <em>The Seagull</em>?

Review Round-Ups

Were critics in a flap over The Seagull?

Hampstead Theatre announces four new shows including Richard Eyre's first original play

Hampstead Theatre announces four new shows including Richard Eyre's first original play

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> to embark on new tour

Everybody's Talking About Jamie to embark on new tour

<em>This Is Not Who I Am</em> at the Royal Court – review

This Is Not Who I Am at the Royal Court – review

Bye bye Belleville – how <em>Cinderella</em> never got its fairytale ending

Bye bye Belleville – how Cinderella never got its fairytale ending

Paul Wilkins on his <em>Britain's Got Talent</em> appearance – from stacking shelves to national success

Paul Wilkins on his Britain's Got Talent appearance – from stacking shelves to national success

<em>Cruise</em> to return to the West End this summer

Cruise to return to the West End this summer

Malinda Parris joins <em>& Juliet</em> in the West End

Malinda Parris joins & Juliet in the West End

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Tom Littler announced as Orange Tree Theatre's new artistic director

Tom Littler announced as Orange Tree Theatre's new artistic director

Rodgers and Hammerstein's <em>Cinderella</em> to be adapted into a TV series

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella to be adapted into a TV series

First acts announced for 2022 Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

First acts announced for 2022 Greenwich and Docklands International Festival

Hannah Lowther makes debut as Heather Duke in <em>Heathers</em>

Hannah Lowther makes debut as Heather Duke in Heathers

Solving the West End traffic jam

Solving the West End traffic jam

Full cast for <em>The Seagull</em> in the West End with Emilia Clarke announced

Full cast for The Seagull in the West End with Emilia Clarke announced

Charity theatre poster released to help provide free theatre tickets for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Charity theatre poster released to help provide free theatre tickets for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Almeida Theatre announces full cast for Jeremy O'Harris' <em>"Daddy"</em>

Almeida Theatre announces full cast for Jeremy O'Harris' "Daddy"

Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards with further details announced

Jason Manford to host Olivier Awards with further details announced

Orange Tree Theatre artistic director Paul Miller to step down

Orange Tree Theatre artistic director Paul Miller to step down

Women's Prize for Playwriting announces this year's finalists

Women's Prize for Playwriting announces this year's finalists

England to ease Covid restrictions from next week, Prime Minister announces

England to ease Covid restrictions from next week, Prime Minister announces

Behind-the-scenes at <em>The Lion King</em> as the West End show looks back on reopening

Behind-the-scenes at The Lion King as the West End show looks back on reopening

Immersive pub experience <em>The Last Quiz Night on Earth</em> to tour venues from next month

Immersive pub experience The Last Quiz Night on Earth to tour venues from next month

New two-theatre venue to open in west London this year

New two-theatre venue to open in west London this year

<em>All My Sons</em> at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch announces cast

All My Sons at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch announces cast

MGCfutures bursaries to return for sixth year

MGCfutures bursaries to return for sixth year

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Theatre Support Fund+ returns with urgent Covid-19 appeal

Theatre Support Fund+ returns with urgent Covid-19 appeal

Former <em>Les Misérables</em> Cosette returns to West End production with four hours' notice

Former Les Misérables Cosette returns to West End production with four hours' notice

Extra £30m to be given to English theatres

Extra £30m to be given to English theatres

A bum note – why are movie musicals not taking off at the box office?

A bum note – why are movie musicals not taking off at the box office?

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

Barn Theatre unveils 2022 season including Rodgers and Hammerstein and <em>Million Dollar Quartet</em>

Barn Theatre unveils 2022 season including Rodgers and Hammerstein and Million Dollar Quartet

Our theatre community is defined by what it does do, rather than what it does not

Our theatre community is defined by what it does do, rather than what it does not

Southwark Playhouse unveils plans for second venue in London Bridge

Southwark Playhouse unveils plans for second venue in London Bridge

Julian Bird to step down as chief executive of SOLT and UK Theatre

Julian Bird to step down as chief executive of SOLT and UK Theatre

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Almeida's new season includes postponed <em>House of Shades</em> starring Anne-Marie Duff

Almeida's new season includes postponed House of Shades starring Anne-Marie Duff

Actors Touring Company announces 2022 tour of <em>Rice</em>

Actors Touring Company announces 2022 tour of Rice

Olivier Awards sets 2022 date and venue

Olivier Awards sets 2022 date and venue

<em>Anything Goes</em> breaks Barbican box office record

Anything Goes breaks Barbican box office record

Watch a brand new West Side Story movie sneak peek

<em>Gatsby: The Musical</em> to run at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Gatsby: The Musical to run at Southwark Playhouse this Christmas

Donmar Warehouse's refurbishment – first look

Donmar Warehouse's refurbishment – first look

<em>Adult Children</em> at LFF Expanded – review

Adult Children at LFF Expanded – review

<em>Going the Distance</em> review – local theatre tries to head over the rainbow in this digital production

Going the Distance review – local theatre tries to head over the rainbow in this digital production

<em>Six</em> opens on Broadway: review round-up

Six opens on Broadway: review round-up

<em>Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike</em> to open at Charing Cross Theatre after pandemic delay

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike to open at Charing Cross Theatre after pandemic delay

<em>Six the Musical</em> announces first sing-along show at new West End home

Six the Musical announces first sing-along show at new West End home

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals <em>Cinderella</em> Broadway plans for 2022

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals Cinderella Broadway plans for 2022

<em>Missing Julie</em> at Theatr Clwyd – review

Missing Julie at Theatr Clwyd – review

New full-length <em>West Side Story</em> trailer released

New full-length West Side Story trailer released

Alexandra Silber on returning to <em>Indecent</em>: 'I'm putting a costume on a body that has been totally remade'

Alexandra Silber on returning to Indecent: 'I'm putting a costume on a body that has been totally remade'

Royal Court announces season through to summer 2022

Royal Court announces season through to summer 2022

Barbican announces autumn theatre season

Barbican announces autumn theatre season

<em>Back to the Future</em> releases "The Day That Changed Musical Theatre History" West End video

Back to the Future releases "The Day That Changed Musical Theatre History" West End video

This year's mixed-media Edinburgh Fringe allows for a more democratised festival

This year's mixed-media Edinburgh Fringe allows for a more democratised festival

Line-up for 2021 West End Live revealed

Line-up for 2021 West End Live revealed

Aidan McArdle on <em>Leopoldstadt</em> in the West End: 'Stoppardian text is actually sort of Shakespearean'

Aidan McArdle on Leopoldstadt in the West End: 'Stoppardian text is actually sort of Shakespearean'

Little Angel Theatre unveils new anniversary season shows including <em>There's a Rang-tan in My Bedroom</em>

Little Angel Theatre unveils new anniversary season shows including There's a Rang-tan in My Bedroom

Rachelle Ann Go to return for week of <em>Les Misérables</em> performances

Rachelle Ann Go to return for week of Les Misérables performances

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Sharon Rose: 'My relationship with Eliza has definitely shifted and grown'

Hamilton's Sharon Rose: 'My relationship with Eliza has definitely shifted and grown'

<em>Blithe Spirit</em> with Jennifer Saunders announces full West End cast

Blithe Spirit with Jennifer Saunders announces full West End cast

Kate Barton: 'The Fringe returning this summer is a testament to everyone's commitment to culture'

Kate Barton: 'The Fringe returning this summer is a testament to everyone's commitment to culture'

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing <em>Paradise</em> to the National

Gloria Obianyo discusses bringing Paradise to the National

The Watermill unveils autumn season shows

The Watermill unveils autumn season shows

Musical sing-along piano bar to open in the West End

Musical sing-along piano bar to open in the West End

Cameron Mackintosh on government insurance plans: 'Commercial theatre has once again been ignored'

Cameron Mackintosh on government insurance plans: 'Commercial theatre has once again been ignored'

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

West End's Windmill reopens following major refurbishment

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

Long-running West End shows start scheduling Sunday performances for post-Covid return

Curve Leicester to stage free outdoor performances in August

Curve Leicester to stage free outdoor performances in August

Justin Audibert on creating the Unicorn and National Theatre's <em>Story Seekers</em> project

Justin Audibert on creating the Unicorn and National Theatre's Story Seekers project

<em>West Side Story</em> movie releases "special look" ahead of December premiere

West Side Story movie releases "special look" ahead of December premiere

Karl Queensborough and Adam Pearce sing "The Hardest Part of Love" from <em>Children of Eden</em>

Karl Queensborough and Adam Pearce sing "The Hardest Part of Love" from Children of Eden

West End Live to return in September

West End Live to return in September

The Musical Theatre Academy, formerly at risk of closure, to remain open

The Musical Theatre Academy, formerly at risk of closure, to remain open

<em>Magic Goes Wrong</em> to open at the Apollo Theatre in October

Magic Goes Wrong to open at the Apollo Theatre in October

Coming full "Circle" – former young Nalas and Simbas discuss returning to <em>The Lion King</em> as adults

Coming full "Circle" – former young Nalas and Simbas discuss returning to The Lion King as adults

<em>South Pacific</em> at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

New West End cast revealed for <em>Leopoldstadt</em>

New West End cast revealed for Leopoldstadt

<em>Rent</em> revival unveils 2021 cast

Rent revival unveils 2021 cast

<em>The Lion King</em> in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

The Lion King in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

Sara Bareilles to return to <em>Waitress</em> for Broadway run

Sara Bareilles to return to Waitress for Broadway run

RSC's new outdoor theatre: first look

RSC's new outdoor theatre: first look

<em>NHS: The Musical</em> revival further details revealed

NHS: The Musical revival further details revealed

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Boris Johnson set to lift venue capacity restrictions and social distancing later this month

Boris Johnson set to lift venue capacity restrictions and social distancing later this month

<em>Children of Eden</em> concert at Cadogan Hall announces new dates and cast

Children of Eden concert at Cadogan Hall announces new dates and cast

<em>The Shark Is Broken</em>, set behind-the-scenes on <em>Jaws</em>, reveals new West End dates

The Shark Is Broken, set behind-the-scenes on Jaws, reveals new West End dates

Rufus Hound to star in <em>The Good Life</em> stage adaptation tour

Rufus Hound to star in The Good Life stage adaptation tour

<em>The Last Five Years</em> extends West End run and moves to larger venue

The Last Five Years extends West End run and moves to larger venue

Review: <em>J'Ouvert</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: J'Ouvert (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Bristol Old Vic announces new season with Mark Rylance, Giles Terera, Wise Children and more

Bristol Old Vic announces new season with Mark Rylance, Giles Terera, Wise Children and more

<em>Thelma and Louise</em> stage musical in the works

Thelma and Louise stage musical in the works

<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical confirmed to go ahead with social distancing

Pretty Woman musical confirmed to go ahead with social distancing

Patti LuPone to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Patti LuPone to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Review: <em>Happy Days</em> (Riverside Studios)

Review: Happy Days (Riverside Studios)

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'I cannot and will not take part in yet another pilot scheme'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'I cannot and will not take part in yet another pilot scheme'

Russell Brand's Shakespeare solo show to be streamed next month

Producer Sonia Friedman: 'Get this wrong, and we wipe out an entire sector'

Producer Sonia Friedman: 'Get this wrong, and we wipe out an entire sector'

English Touring Theatre to create outdoor pop-up venue

English Touring Theatre to create outdoor pop-up venue

<em>Roles We'll Never Play</em> to present London concert celebrating emerging talent

Roles We'll Never Play to present London concert celebrating emerging talent

<em>Pretty Woman</em>'s West End return complete cast announced

Pretty Woman's West End return complete cast announced

Review: <em>After Life</em> (National Theatre)

Review: After Life (National Theatre)

Lloyd Webber tells government 'come to the theatre and arrest us'

Lloyd Webber tells government 'come to the theatre and arrest us'

New Talawa season marks company's 35th anniversary

New Talawa season marks company's 35th anniversary

<em>Show Must Go On!</em> campaign raises over £1million

Show Must Go On! campaign raises over £1million

Review: <em>Four Quartets</em> starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

Review: Four Quartets starring Ralph Fiennes (Theatre Royal Bath and tour)

Shôn Dale-Jones creates new show <em>Possible</em> for National Theatre Wales

Shôn Dale-Jones creates new show Possible for National Theatre Wales

Review: <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie </em>(Apollo Theatre)

Review: Everybody's Talking About Jamie (Apollo Theatre)

<em>For One Knight Only</em> made available on demand

For One Knight Only made available on demand

West End stars feature in <em>Musicals at the Manor</em> concerts

West End stars feature in Musicals at the Manor concerts

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

Full casting announced for Piaf starring Jenna Russell

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Review Round-Up: <em>In the Heights</em> finally hits the big screen

Review Round-Ups

Review Round-Up: In the Heights finally hits the big screen

New Diorama and British Land launch major new rehearsal complex

New Diorama and British Land launch major new rehearsal complex

Review: <em>Harm</em> (Bush Theatre)

Review: Harm (Bush Theatre)

Almeida revives <em>Spring Awakening</em> this Christmas – casting announced

Almeida revives Spring Awakening this Christmas – casting announced

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces ensemble for summer season

Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces ensemble for summer season

Royal Court announces reopening season beginning next month

Royal Court announces reopening season beginning next month

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> announces West End dates and ticket details

Moulin Rouge! announces West End dates and ticket details

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> to reopen in the West End in October

Dear Evan Hansen to reopen in the West End in October

New 1200-seat theatre to open in Woolwich in September

New 1200-seat theatre to open in Woolwich in September

<em>The Lion King</em> announces full casting for West End return

The Lion King announces full casting for West End return

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in <em>The Lion King</em> when the show returns in July

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in The Lion King when the show returns in July

<em>Mary Poppins</em> puts out casting call for West End show

Mary Poppins puts out casting call for West End show

West End <em>Uncle Vanya</em> to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray

West End Uncle Vanya to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray

Les Dennis replaces Paul Merton in West End <em>Hairspray</em>

Les Dennis replaces Paul Merton in West End Hairspray

New <em>Cinderella</em> musical movie to be released on Amazon Prime rather than in cinemas

New Cinderella musical movie to be released on Amazon Prime rather than in cinemas

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

Visiting <em>In the Heights</em> – secrets we learned on the set of the upcoming film

Visiting In the Heights – secrets we learned on the set of the upcoming film

New freelance scheme launched to help creative organisations improve work practices

New freelance scheme launched to help creative organisations improve work practices

Jeff Wayne's <em>The War of the Worlds</em> musical arena tour initial casting announced

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds musical arena tour initial casting announced

Birmingham Hippodrome announces reopening plans from next month

Birmingham Hippodrome announces reopening plans from next month

Curve Leicester to stage <em>Rent</em> revival concert production this August

Curve Leicester to stage Rent revival concert production this August

Tom Stoppard's <em>Leopoldstadt</em> to reopen in the West End in August

Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt to reopen in the West End in August

<em>Les Misérables</em> tour announces full dates into 2023

Les Misérables tour announces full dates into 2023

RSC unveils summer season including outdoor show and live-streamed <em>Henry VI</em>

RSC unveils summer season including outdoor show and live-streamed Henry VI

<em>Come From Away</em> documentary released online for free to mark National Canadian Film Day

Come From Away documentary released online for free to mark National Canadian Film Day

Underbelly Festival to launch west London location at Earls Court

Underbelly Festival to launch west London location at Earls Court

Birmingham Rep announces 50th anniversary season including <em>East is East</em> revival

Birmingham Rep announces 50th anniversary season including East is East revival

Soho Theatre to reopen with Amanda Wilkin's award-winning play <em>Shedding A Skin</em>

Soho Theatre to reopen with Amanda Wilkin's award-winning play Shedding A Skin

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Bridge Theatre unveils new season including Simon Russell Beale, Nina Raine and more

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in <em>The Son</em> film adaptation

Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to star in The Son film adaptation

<em>Come From Away</em> West End cast revealed for 2021 return

Come From Away West End cast revealed for 2021 return

<em>The Last Five Years</em> revival to transfer to the West End

The Last Five Years revival to transfer to the West End

<em>The Tiger Who Came to Tea</em> returns to West End

The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to West End

Dance show <em>Here Come The Boys</em> transfers to the London Palladium

Dance show Here Come The Boys transfers to the London Palladium

Erika Dickerson-Despenza wins the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for <em>cullud wattah</em>

Erika Dickerson-Despenza wins the 2021 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for cullud wattah

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to unveil 2021 winner tomorrow evening

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to unveil 2021 winner tomorrow evening

<em>Intermissions Live</em> West End concert announced

Intermissions Live West End concert announced

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

New wave of Cultural Recovery Fund grants unveiled for Nimax Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and more

Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade and Simon Godwin discuss the National's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> on screen

Tamsin Greig, Fisayo Akinade and Simon Godwin discuss the National's Romeo and Juliet on screen

<em>Diana</em> musical confirms Netflix release date

Diana musical confirms Netflix release date

Stephen Fry joins cast of BBC's <em>U.Me: The Musical</em>

Stephen Fry joins cast of BBC's U.Me: The Musical

<em>Piaf</em> starring Jenna Russell reopens Nottingham Playhouse in July

Piaf starring Jenna Russell reopens Nottingham Playhouse in July

<em>Hamilton</em>'s Australia premiere releases first-look footage

Hamilton's Australia premiere releases first-look footage

Caroline Kay to create new musical <em>Daisy</em> – workshop cast announced

Caroline Kay to create new musical Daisy – workshop cast announced

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with <em>Love Letters</em> in May

Theatre Royal Haymarket to reopen with Love Letters in May

Cameron Mackintosh donates further £500,000 to Theatre Artists Fund

Cameron Mackintosh donates further £500,000 to Theatre Artists Fund

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical to return with new West End home

Pretty Woman musical to return with new West End home

Theatremakers have moved mountains during the pandemic, and their efforts must be remembered

Theatremakers have moved mountains during the pandemic, and their efforts must be remembered

Over 80 per cent of English theatre companies plan to start trading from June, survey confirms

Over 80 per cent of English theatre companies plan to start trading from June, survey confirms

David Walliams' <em>Billionaire Boy</em> heading for the West End this summer

David Walliams' Billionaire Boy heading for the West End this summer

Will Gompertz joins Barbican as director of arts and learning

Will Gompertz joins Barbican as director of arts and learning

Pitlochry Festival Theatre reopens with outdoor summer season

Pitlochry Festival Theatre reopens with outdoor summer season

Tickets on sale for encore of the 2021 WhatsOnStage Awards

Tickets on sale for encore of the 2021 WhatsOnStage Awards

Alan Bennett features in new Nottingham Playhouse season

Alan Bennett features in new Nottingham Playhouse season

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

One year on: Theatre marks a year of shutdown

Video: West End charity single marks anniversary of theatre closures

Video: West End charity single marks anniversary of theatre closures

WhatsOnStage Awards: The 21 Angels revealed

WhatsOnStage Awards: The 21 Angels revealed

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

New documentary to highlight efforts to stage musicals across the world during the pandemic

New documentary to highlight efforts to stage musicals across the world during the pandemic

Watch numbers from <em>Waitress</em>' Japanese premiere – the first post-pandemic staging of the show

Watch numbers from Waitress' Japanese premiere – the first post-pandemic staging of the show

<em>Les Misérables</em> UK and Ireland tour to recommence in November

Les Misérables UK and Ireland tour to recommence in November

The Show Must Go On! West End concerts rescheduled to June 2021

The Show Must Go On! West End concerts rescheduled to June 2021

Amber Massie-Blomfield announced as executive director of Complicité

Amber Massie-Blomfield announced as executive director of Complicité

Battersea Arts Centre to become community vaccine hub

Battersea Arts Centre to become community vaccine hub

Every show and performer set to appear at the 21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Every show and performer set to appear at the 21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Imelda Staunton reveals hopes to lead <em>Hello, Dolly!</em> production in 2023

Imelda Staunton reveals hopes to lead Hello, Dolly! production in 2023

Ophelia Lovibond to play Carrie Symonds and Simon Paisley Day to play Dominic Cummings in Sky Covid series

Ophelia Lovibond to play Carrie Symonds and Simon Paisley Day to play Dominic Cummings in Sky Covid series

Disney releases line-up for Broadway event to celebrate International Women's Day

Disney releases line-up for Broadway event to celebrate International Women's Day

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: first look photos

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards: first look photos

RSC's virtual experience <em>Dream </em>– exclusive behind-the-scenes video

RSC's virtual experience Dream – exclusive behind-the-scenes video

Review: <em>The Sorcerer's Apprentice</em> (online)

Review: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (online)

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

Sky reveals first look at Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson ahead of new TV series

70 performances from <em>Leave A Light On</em> series to be re-streamed from next month

70 performances from Leave A Light On series to be re-streamed from next month

Alan Menken on live-action <em>The Little Mermaid</em>: 'It's all a blend of Menken-Miranda'

Alan Menken on live-action The Little Mermaid: 'It's all a blend of Menken-Miranda'

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

Counting stars: should we do away with ratings?

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards to be streamed online – with tickets on sale now

21st Annual WhatsOnStage Awards to be streamed online – with tickets on sale now

Phoebe Waller-Bridge announced as first ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society President

Phoebe Waller-Bridge announced as first ever Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society President

Site-specific <em>The Last Five Years</em> revival, set in New York apartment, to be streamed

Site-specific The Last Five Years revival, set in New York apartment, to be streamed

Westminster City Council unveils plans for 'urban theatre' as part of Oxford Street transformation

Westminster City Council unveils plans for 'urban theatre' as part of Oxford Street transformation

Danny Sapani on creating <em>Hymn</em> during the pandemic and being inspired by Sammy Davis Jr

Danny Sapani on creating Hymn during the pandemic and being inspired by Sammy Davis Jr

Open-air theatres pen letter to culture secretary asking to open 'at the earliest opportunity' in Spring

Open-air theatres pen letter to culture secretary asking to open 'at the earliest opportunity' in Spring

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber voices frustration at lack of clarity around reopening

Andrew Lloyd Webber voices frustration at lack of clarity around reopening

Sam Tutty on playing Romeo, appearing next to Derek Jacobi and being away from Evan Hansen

Sam Tutty on playing Romeo, appearing next to Derek Jacobi and being away from Evan Hansen

New <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> film in the works with <em>Watchmen</em> director attached

New The Wizard of Oz film in the works with Watchmen director attached

Tributes pour in for famous theatre restaurateur Joe Allen, who has died aged 87

Tributes pour in for famous theatre restaurateur Joe Allen, who has died aged 87

Arcola Theatre to work with Imperial College to understand venue airflow and viral transmission

Arcola Theatre to work with Imperial College to understand venue airflow and viral transmission

Katy Lipson on the changing face of musical theatre and innovation during the pandemic

Katy Lipson on the changing face of musical theatre and innovation during the pandemic

Barn Theatre to stream musical concert where audiences create their own set list

Barn Theatre to stream musical concert where audiences create their own set list

<em>Mean Girls</em> original film added to Netflix

Mean Girls original film added to Netflix

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize announces 2021 finalists

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize announces 2021 finalists

<em>Mischief Movie Night In</em> streamed show announces final performance dates

Mischief Movie Night In streamed show announces final performance dates

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

Garfield Weston gives £30 million of grants to UK arts organisations

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

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

Free mentorship scheme launched to support British East and South East Asian artists

Free mentorship scheme launched to support British East and South East Asian artists

Andrew Lloyd Webber teases West End <em>Phantom</em> changes and discusses <em>Cinderella</em> premiere

Andrew Lloyd Webber teases West End Phantom changes and discusses Cinderella premiere

List of theatres at risk in 2021 revealed in new Theatres Trust register

List of theatres at risk in 2021 revealed in new Theatres Trust register

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

Inside No 9 TV series unveils cast for upcoming episodes

UK government working on 'realistic return date' and exploring insurance 'challenge'

UK government working on 'realistic return date' and exploring insurance 'challenge'

Northern Stage unveils 2021 season, the first for artistic director Natalie Ibu

Northern Stage unveils 2021 season, the first for artistic director Natalie Ibu

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in five-part series about the pandemic

Kenneth Branagh to play Boris Johnson in five-part series about the pandemic

Donmar's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch on visions for the future of theatre

Donmar's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch on visions for the future of theatre

Samantha Barks takes us behind-the-scenes for <em>Frozen</em>'s West End premiere

Samantha Barks takes us behind-the-scenes for Frozen's West End premiere

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

Wycombe Swan becomes latest venue to be used as vaccination centre

Wycombe Swan becomes latest venue to be used as vaccination centre

Landmark insurance ruling in the Supreme Court a 'massive boost' for theatres forced to close

Landmark insurance ruling in the Supreme Court a 'massive boost' for theatres forced to close

<em>Songs for a New World</em> suspends West End run due to ongoing uncertainty

Songs for a New World suspends West End run due to ongoing uncertainty

<em>The Devil Wears Prada</em> musical delays world premiere until 2022

The Devil Wears Prada musical delays world premiere until 2022

<em>Matilda</em> musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Matilda musical film confirms lead casting with Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir and Lashana Lynch

Major Covid testing initiative announced – with plans for rehearsals and streamed performances

Major Covid testing initiative announced – with plans for rehearsals and streamed performances

National Theatre adds further resources to help home learning and digital lessons

National Theatre adds further resources to help home learning and digital lessons

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Simon Lipkin steps into <em>I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change</em> virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

Simon Lipkin steps into I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change virtual show with an afternoon's rehearsal

National Theatre's <em>Beginning</em> tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

National Theatre's Beginning tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical <em>Swingin' the Dream</em> and 2021 hopes

Erica Whyman on the RSC's mass-participation event, new musical Swingin' the Dream and 2021 hopes

<em>Mean Girls</em> won't reopen on Broadway

Mean Girls won't reopen on Broadway

<em>The Crown</em> season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

The Crown season five: stage stars set to appear in the Netflix series

Lego fan builds <em>Wicked</em> set as part of ongoing series

Lego fan builds Wicked set as part of ongoing series

Video: Mountview graduates sing new version of "In the Bleak Mid-Winter"

Video: Mountview graduates sing new version of "In the Bleak Mid-Winter"

<em>War of the Worlds</em> streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

War of the Worlds streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

<em>Mischief Movie Night</em> to live-stream improvised comedy show

Mischief Movie Night to live-stream improvised comedy show

<em>Hamilton</em> confirms West End return and on-sale date

Hamilton confirms West End return and on-sale date

Royal and Derngate unveil four new musicals as part of 2021 season

Royal and Derngate unveil four new musicals as part of 2021 season

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

Ian McKellen receives first part of Covid vaccination

Disney delays <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> musical film release

Disney delays Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical film release

Photos: First look at Donmar Warehouse's <em>Looking A Lot Like Christmas</em> concert

Photos: First look at Donmar Warehouse's Looking A Lot Like Christmas concert

Kiln Theatre to live-stream Ayad Akhtar's <em>The Invisible Hand</em>

Kiln Theatre to live-stream Ayad Akhtar's The Invisible Hand

Cedric Neal on <em>Songs for a New World</em>, <em>Back to the Future</em> and upping his self-tape game

Cedric Neal on Songs for a New World, Back to the Future and upping his self-tape game

Ivano Turco cast as Prince Sebastian in Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em>

Ivano Turco cast as Prince Sebastian in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

<em>Ruthless!</em> and <em>Gypsy</em> to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Ruthless! and Gypsy to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Park Theatre to reopen for socially distanced season

Park Theatre to reopen for socially distanced season

Listen to new musical <em>Gabriel</em> featuring Daniel Boys, Lauren Samuels, David Bedella and more

Listen to new musical Gabriel featuring Daniel Boys, Lauren Samuels, David Bedella and more

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Simon Baker: 'Streaming shows used to feel like an ordeal – I hope we've changed that notion'

Kumiko Mendl: 'There is a wealth of stories and voices that haven't even begun to be explored yet'

Kumiko Mendl: 'There is a wealth of stories and voices that haven't even begun to be explored yet'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

Oliver Tompsett: 'I think a large percentage of people will never take theatre for granted again'

National Lottery to host special <em>Pantoland</em> show for key workers at The London Palladium

National Lottery to host special Pantoland show for key workers at The London Palladium

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

Emma Rice: 'I am now a total convert to all things digital'

<em>The Habit of Art</em> with Matthew Kelly re-released for home streaming

The Habit of Art with Matthew Kelly re-released for home streaming

Health Secretary on vaccine approval: 'From spring onwards things are going to be better'

Health Secretary on vaccine approval: 'From spring onwards things are going to be better'

The Theatre Channel unveils line-up for fourth episode

The Theatre Channel unveils line-up for fourth episode

<em>A German Life</em> with Maggie Smith to be adapted into a film

A German Life with Maggie Smith to be adapted into a film

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

Cameron Mackintosh reveals plans to begin full-scale West End performances in May 2021

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on <em>Tick, Tick…Boom!</em> Netflix musical film

Lin-Manuel Miranda completes filming on Tick, Tick…Boom! Netflix musical film

<em>Magic Mike Live</em> to reopen in London in April 2021

Magic Mike Live to reopen in London in April 2021

Theatres Trust: 'Theatres can play a crucial role in the Build Back Better agenda'

Theatres Trust: 'Theatres can play a crucial role in the Build Back Better agenda'

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's <em>Shook</em> as the company announces 2021 plans

Papatango to capture stage production of Samuel Bailey's Shook as the company announces 2021 plans

Theatres in England to reopen in tier one and two areas in December – tier three venues to remain closed

Theatres in England to reopen in tier one and two areas in December – tier three venues to remain closed

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