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Actor Marcel White has died, his agents announce

Actor Marcel White has died, his agents announce

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre tweets disappointment over insensitive <em>Legally Blonde</em> review

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre tweets disappointment over insensitive Legally Blonde review

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> producers issue statement after item of scenery falls off stage and injures audience member

Bonnie and Clyde producers issue statement after item of scenery falls off stage and injures audience member

Gemma Collins withdraws from <em>Chicago</em> tour

Gemma Collins withdraws from Chicago tour

<em>Wicked</em> movie to be released in two parts

Wicked movie to be released in two parts

Award-winning physical theatre company DV8 announces closure

Award-winning physical theatre company DV8 announces closure

Students saved after ALRA drama school closes suddenly

Students saved after ALRA drama school closes suddenly

New Shakespeare North Playhouse unveils inaugural season

New Shakespeare North Playhouse unveils inaugural season

<em>Cock</em> understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Cock understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Broadway venue to be named after James Earl Jones

Broadway venue to be named after James Earl Jones

All Russian State Ballet UK tour performances cancelled

All Russian State Ballet UK tour performances cancelled

Storm Eunice leads to cancelled shows and closed theatres

Storm Eunice leads to cancelled shows and closed theatres

Michael Balogun withdraws from RSC's <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Michael Balogun withdraws from RSC's Much Ado About Nothing

Watch the <em>Bat Out of Hell</em> tour cast pay tribute to Meat Loaf during the show's curtain call

Watch the Bat Out of Hell tour cast pay tribute to Meat Loaf during the show's curtain call

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

Actress Hattie Ladbury has died

Restrictions to be eased in Scottish theatres from next week

Restrictions to be eased in Scottish theatres from next week

Actor Gary Waldhorn has died aged 78

Actor Gary Waldhorn has died aged 78

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

Tributes paid to veteran director Bill Bryden, who has died aged 79

2022 VAULT Festival cancelled

2022 VAULT Festival cancelled

Giovanna Fletcher suffers on-stage injury during <em>2.22 A Ghost Story</em>

Giovanna Fletcher suffers on-stage injury during 2.22 A Ghost Story

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Anti-vaccination protestors interrupt Milton Keynes Theatre pantomime

Andrew Lloyd Webber's <em>Cinderella</em> suspends performances until February

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella suspends performances until February

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

UK venues including National Theatre, RSC and the Old Vic introduce mandatory face coverings

Tributes pour in for Stephen Sondheim

Tributes pour in for Stephen Sondheim

West End shows issue warnings during London tube strikes

West End shows issue warnings during London tube strikes

Leeds Playhouse pauses show after on-stage fire

Leeds Playhouse pauses show after on-stage fire

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em> adopts mandatory facemask policy for West End premiere

Moulin Rouge! adopts mandatory facemask policy for West End premiere

Royal Court alters character name after admitting to perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes

Royal Court alters character name after admitting to perpetuating antisemitic stereotypes

Charing Cross Theatre issues apology after security guard ejects patron for same-sex kiss

Charing Cross Theatre issues apology after security guard ejects patron for same-sex kiss

<em>The Mirror and the Light</em> to close at the end of November

The Mirror and the Light to close at the end of November

<em>The Mountaintop</em> at the Royal Exchange – review

The Mountaintop at the Royal Exchange – review

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

RSC artistic director Gregory Doran to take compassionate leave to care for husband Antony Sher

Royal Court moves production after flooding damage to larger auditorium

Royal Court moves production after flooding damage to larger auditorium

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'

Government unveils state-backed insurance scheme to aid live events

Government unveils state-backed insurance scheme to aid live events

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

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

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

Young Vic cancels two weeks of performances due to urgent repair work following leak

Young Vic cancels two weeks of performances due to urgent repair work following leak

Prime Minister: English theatres set to open at full capacity from 19 July

Prime Minister: English theatres set to open at full capacity from 19 July

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>My Best Friend's Wedding</em> musical tour with Alexandra Burke cancelled

My Best Friend's Wedding musical tour with Alexandra Burke cancelled

Theatre producers begin legal action to force government to publish pilot events data

Theatre producers begin legal action to force government to publish pilot events data

<em>Cinderella</em> musical to open next week with social distancing

Cinderella musical to open next week with social distancing

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'

Curve Leicester postpones <em>Rent</em> revival

Curve Leicester postpones Rent revival

<em>Witness for the Prosecution</em> delays return, states its Cultural Recovery Fund grant has not arrived

Witness for the Prosecution delays return, states its Cultural Recovery Fund grant has not arrived

Theatres can safely open at capacity with audiences wearing face masks, UCL study suggests

Theatres can safely open at capacity with audiences wearing face masks, UCL study suggests

National seeks neurodivergent actors for <em>Curious Incident</em> tour

National seeks neurodivergent actors for Curious Incident tour

Veteran theatre company Kneehigh to close

Veteran theatre company Kneehigh to close

Andrew Lloyd Webber to sell The Other Palace

Andrew Lloyd Webber to sell The Other Palace

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

Les Dennis replaces Paul Merton in West End Hairspray

Cameron Mackintosh provides update on <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>'s West End return, set for late July

Cameron Mackintosh provides update on The Phantom of the Opera's West End return, set for late July

Helen McCrory has died aged 52

Helen McCrory has died aged 52

Rosemary Squire and Howard Panter: The global reach of their new theatre ambitions

Rosemary Squire and Howard Panter: The global reach of their new theatre ambitions

Glenn Close on <em>Sunset Boulevard</em> film: 'I hope we're shooting it later this summer'

Glenn Close on Sunset Boulevard film: 'I hope we're shooting it later this summer'

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

The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to West End

<em>Matilda</em> musical film reveals further casting

Matilda musical film reveals further casting

Kilworth House announces 2021 summer season and moves musical revivals to 2022

Kilworth House announces 2021 summer season and moves musical revivals to 2022

Seyi Omooba ordered to pay costs after losing <em>Color Purple</em> tribunal

Seyi Omooba ordered to pay costs after losing Color Purple tribunal

Fin Kennedy steps down as artistic director of Tamasha

Fin Kennedy steps down as artistic director of Tamasha

Disney delays UK tour of <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

Disney delays UK tour of Beauty and the Beast

Theatres Trust welcomes news that potential West End theatre will not be converted into hotel

Theatres Trust welcomes news that potential West End theatre will not be converted into hotel

Andrew Lloyd Webber plans to open shows in the West End this summer with <em>Cinderella</em> to premiere in July

Andrew Lloyd Webber plans to open shows in the West End this summer with Cinderella to premiere in July

Oxford Playhouse reveals plans to reopen in May

Oxford Playhouse reveals plans to reopen in May

National Theatre to appoint new patron after Duchess of Sussex's decision to step away from royal duties

National Theatre to appoint new patron after Duchess of Sussex's decision to step away from royal duties

<em>Six the Musical</em> extends socially distanced run until August

Six the Musical extends socially distanced run until August

Hugh Jackman, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and more join pop-up performance project set to be streamed

Hugh Jackman, Billy Porter, Idina Menzel and more join pop-up performance project set to be streamed

<em>Wicked</em> film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

Wicked film's new director Jon M Chu: 'So who wants to be Elphaba and Glinda?'

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

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

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre cancels new <em>101 Dalmatians</em> musical 2021 run

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre cancels new 101 Dalmatians musical 2021 run

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

Comedy star and panto legend Andy Gray has died aged 61

<em>Six</em> suspends socially distanced performances until March

Six suspends socially distanced performances until March

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Freelancers essential for post-Covid recovery, report states

Drive-in venues forced to close under tier four following government 'mistake'

Drive-in venues forced to close under tier four following government 'mistake'

<em>Les Misérables</em>: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

Les Misérables: 'We intend to continue performances in January as soon as we are allowed to'

Cameron Mackintosh on <em>Les Mis</em> returning: 'There are a number of Empty Chairs that I wasn't bargaining for'

Cameron Mackintosh on Les Mis returning: 'There are a number of Empty Chairs that I wasn't bargaining for'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'We've been making plans for <em>Phantom</em> to return to the West End in June'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'We've been making plans for Phantom to return to the West End in June'

The London Palladium confirms socially distanced pantomime will go ahead

The London Palladium confirms socially distanced pantomime will go ahead

Royal Albert Hall cancels socially distanced <em>Nutcracker</em> due to new restrictions on indoor events

Royal Albert Hall cancels socially distanced Nutcracker due to new restrictions on indoor events

<em>Les Misérables</em>: 'We're working hard to assess the impact of the Government's latest statement'

Les Misérables: 'We're working hard to assess the impact of the Government's latest statement'

New <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> musical production confirms 2021 tour dates and creative team

New Beauty and the Beast musical production confirms 2021 tour dates and creative team

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> moves West End re-opening date to 12 December

Everybody's Talking About Jamie moves West End re-opening date to 12 December

Theatres Trust: 'We are seeking urgent clarification whether theatre rehearsals can continue'

Theatres Trust: 'We are seeking urgent clarification whether theatre rehearsals can continue'

Giles Terera withdraws from National Theatre's <em>Death of England: Delroy</em> following emergency surgery

Giles Terera withdraws from National Theatre's Death of England: Delroy following emergency surgery

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

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

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Amateur theatre and choirs no longer exempt from rule of six in England, Culture Secretary reveals

Amateur theatre and choirs no longer exempt from rule of six in England, Culture Secretary reveals

Live theatre able to continue with social distancing, though measures expected for six months

Live theatre able to continue with social distancing, though measures expected for six months

'An unforgettable leading figure in British theatre' – the arts world pays tribute to Diana Rigg

'An unforgettable leading figure in British theatre' – the arts world pays tribute to Diana Rigg

Camden Council closes down series of outdoor West End concerts over licensing issues

Camden Council closes down series of outdoor West End concerts over licensing issues

Stage star Brent Carver has died aged 68

Stage star Brent Carver has died aged 68

New Diorama Theatre set to remain closed until 2021

New Diorama Theatre set to remain closed until 2021

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Qdos pantomimes begins consultations regarding postponement of Christmas shows

Qdos pantomimes begins consultations regarding postponement of Christmas shows

The Phantom of the Opera to return with 'a brand new physical production' of the original design

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> delays West End reopening until 'as early as practical' in 2021

Dear Evan Hansen delays West End reopening until 'as early as practical' in 2021

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Shakespeare's Globe: 'It is still not economically viable for us to open'

Shakespeare's Globe: 'It is still not economically viable for us to open'

Gemma Bodinetz to step down as Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse artistic director

Gemma Bodinetz to step down as Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse artistic director

Royal Court pledges that 45 per cent of all cast and creative teams are people of colour each year

Royal Court pledges that 45 per cent of all cast and creative teams are people of colour each year

Curve Leicester delays Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's <em>The Wizard of Oz</em> Christmas production

Curve Leicester delays Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's The Wizard of Oz Christmas production

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> in the West End: 'A period of extended closure is urgently needed' for repair work

The Phantom of the Opera in the West End: 'A period of extended closure is urgently needed' for repair work

Edinburgh Fringe given £1.2m support package by the Scottish Government and council

Edinburgh Fringe given £1.2m support package by the Scottish Government and council

Chester Storyhouse: 'The future of Storyhouse is in doubt'

Chester Storyhouse: 'The future of Storyhouse is in doubt'

New <em>Sunny Afternoon</em> musical tour postponed

New Sunny Afternoon musical tour postponed

Birmingham Hippodrome announces plans to make almost half of its full-time employees redundant

Birmingham Hippodrome announces plans to make almost half of its full-time employees redundant

Black lives are in danger, black stories are unrepresented on stage and black faces are missing from our workforces

Black lives are in danger, black stories are unrepresented on stage and black faces are missing from our workforces

Director Sam Mendes calls on Netflix, Amazon and the government to invest in the arts sector

Director Sam Mendes calls on Netflix, Amazon and the government to invest in the arts sector

West End confirms closure until at least August

West End confirms closure until at least August

Birmingham Hippodrome to remain closed until November

Birmingham Hippodrome to remain closed until November

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

Tron Theatre delays 2020 pantomime by a year

<em>The Shows Must Go On</em> series of free YouTube streams to continue 'for the foreseeable future'

The Shows Must Go On series of free YouTube streams to continue 'for the foreseeable future'

National Theatre warns of 'a substantial level of staff redundancy' without further government support

National Theatre warns of 'a substantial level of staff redundancy' without further government support

Curve Leicester to remain closed until November

Curve Leicester to remain closed until November

National Theatre cancels all performances until September

National Theatre cancels all performances until September

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre to 'enter a period of hibernation'

What does the Government's new covid-19 policy mean for the theatre industry?

What does the Government's new covid-19 policy mean for the theatre industry?

All West End performances now cancelled until at least 28 June, SOLT confirms

All West End performances now cancelled until at least 28 June, SOLT confirms

<em>In The Heights</em> movie moves release date to June 2021

In The Heights movie moves release date to June 2021

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre postpones <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>, the West End transfer of <em>The Watsons</em> is cancelled

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre postpones Romeo and Juliet, the West End transfer of The Watsons is cancelled

Actor Jay Benedict has died aged 68 following complications arising from coronavirus

Actor Jay Benedict has died aged 68 following complications arising from coronavirus

The West End to remain closed until at least 31 May, SOLT confirms

The West End to remain closed until at least 31 May, SOLT confirms

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Work on Theatre Royal Drury Lane renovation stops – <em>Frozen</em> expected to open as usual

Work on Theatre Royal Drury Lane renovation stops – Frozen expected to open as usual

Watch the Royal Exchange <em>West Side Story</em> cast sing "Somewhere" as the show is cancelled

Watch the Royal Exchange West Side Story cast sing "Somewhere" as the show is cancelled

LAMDA to move to digital teaching and postpone some exams following new coronavirus developments

LAMDA to move to digital teaching and postpone some exams following new coronavirus developments

Storyhouse Chester delays two productions due to "economic uncertainty" over coronavirus

Storyhouse Chester delays two productions due to "economic uncertainty" over coronavirus

SOLT and UK Theatres issues statement regarding coronavirus: 'No clear rationale to cancel events'

SOLT and UK Theatres issues statement regarding coronavirus: 'No clear rationale to cancel events'

Disney delays <em>Frozen</em> priority on-sale by a week after "issues with partner's ticketing platform"

Disney delays Frozen priority on-sale by a week after "issues with partner's ticketing platform"

Stephanie J Block re-schedules London solo concerts at Cadogan Hall

Stephanie J Block re-schedules London solo concerts at Cadogan Hall

A statement from WhatsOnStage

A statement from WhatsOnStage

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

Stephen Sondheim's <em>Follies</em> to be adapted into a musical film by Dominic Cooke

Stephen Sondheim's Follies to be adapted into a musical film by Dominic Cooke

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