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Theatres warn of disruption over rail strikes next week

Theatres warn of disruption over rail strikes next week

10 award-winning musicals that need to be revived

10 award-winning musicals that need to be revived

West End Live acts announced

West End Live acts announced

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

Michael Ball to pen first novel about fictional theatre

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

UK theatres to retain Covid measures despite guidance changes

UK theatres to retain Covid measures despite guidance changes

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

<em>The Mousetrap</em> to visit 70 venues on 70th anniversary tour

The Mousetrap to visit 70 venues on 70th anniversary tour

Ten new venues declared 'Theatres at Risk' in report

Ten new venues declared 'Theatres at Risk' in report

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

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

Restrictions to be eased in Scottish theatres from next week

Restrictions to be eased in Scottish theatres from next week

WhatsOnStage and TheaterMania are looking for a social media manager

WhatsOnStage and TheaterMania are looking for a social media manager

Theatre By The Lake announces 2022 season including <em>The Borrowers</em>, <em>One Man, Two Guvnors</em> and more

Theatre By The Lake announces 2022 season including The Borrowers, One Man, Two Guvnors and more

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

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

Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly in new movie

Chris Evans to play Gene Kelly in new movie

Sarah Crompton on theatre in 2021: 'You could sense the warmth of the bond between viewers and viewed'

Sarah Crompton on theatre in 2021: 'You could sense the warmth of the bond between viewers and viewed'

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

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella suspends performances until February

Freelance community criticise Culture Secretary following Omicron tweet

Freelance community criticise Culture Secretary following Omicron tweet

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

Theatres and freelancers need urgent support during this nightmare before Christmas

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

Mandatory face coverings and Covid Pass made compulsory for some venues under new Covid guidance

Mandatory face coverings and Covid Pass made compulsory for some venues under new Covid guidance

West End to dim lights in honour of Stephen Sondheim

West End to dim lights in honour of Stephen Sondheim

West End shows issue warnings during London tube strikes

West End shows issue warnings during London tube strikes

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Stratford East launches competition for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

10 new musicals to see

10 new musicals to see

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

Day two and backstage at West End Live: in photos

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'

Penelope Keith to star in tour of new play <em>Two Cigarettes in the Dark</em>

Penelope Keith to star in tour of new play Two Cigarettes in the Dark

West End shows remind audiences not to visit stage doors as part of Covid safety measures

West End shows remind audiences not to visit stage doors as part of Covid safety measures

New Diorama Theatre unveils tenth anniversary season including <em>Police Cops</em> musical

New Diorama Theatre unveils tenth anniversary season including Police Cops musical

What to expect when attending English theatres from tonight

What to expect when attending English theatres from tonight

Government issues guidance for live events including strong recommendation that audiences wear facemasks

Government issues guidance for live events including strong recommendation that audiences wear facemasks

International Festival of Musical Theatre announced for next summer

International Festival of Musical Theatre announced for next summer

Prime Minister reveals facemasks and Covid Pass app to be encouraged in full-capacity English theatres

Prime Minister reveals facemasks and Covid Pass app to be encouraged in full-capacity English theatres

Confirmed: English theatres able to reopen at capacity on 19 July

Confirmed: English theatres able to reopen at capacity on 19 July

New musical <em>The Rhythmics</em> to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

New musical The Rhythmics to premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Theatre producers call on government to change isolation rules immediately after show cancellations

Theatre producers call on government to change isolation rules immediately after show cancellations

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

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

Is the show over when the Covid app pings?

First stage shows to run at capacity under Events Research Programme announced

First stage shows to run at capacity under Events Research Programme announced

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'The government doesn't have a clue what a successful show can do'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'The government doesn't have a clue what a successful show can do'

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Symphonic Suites to embark on a UK tour

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Symphonic Suites to embark on a UK tour

Health Secretary: England is 'on track' to take next step in government roadmap on 19 July

Health Secretary: England is 'on track' to take next step in government roadmap on 19 July

Government confirms new pilot events – with no theatre performances currently involved

Government confirms new pilot events – with no theatre performances currently involved

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

Sarah Crompton: Five thoughts as theatres begin to reopen

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

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

Stage shows with socially distanced audiences: a rolling list of plays and musicals to see

Prime Minister reveals plans for pilot events to test theatrical performances with fewer restrictions

Prime Minister reveals plans for pilot events to test theatrical performances with fewer restrictions

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'

Planned easing of restrictions in English theatres to be delayed

Planned easing of restrictions in English theatres to be delayed

Ian McKellen reaches £5 million donation milestone and reveals actor grant scheme

Ian McKellen reaches £5 million donation milestone and reveals actor grant scheme

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

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

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

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre appoints Nicholai La Barrie as associate director

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre appoints Nicholai La Barrie as associate director

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

Show Must Go On! campaign raises over £1million

Song list announced for global musical concert event to celebrate local theatres

Song list announced for global musical concert event to celebrate local theatres

Andrew Lloyd Webber threatens legal action if theatres cannot open at capacity later this month

Andrew Lloyd Webber threatens legal action if theatres cannot open at capacity later this month

Kennedy Bloomer steps down as artistic director of Hope Theatre

Kennedy Bloomer steps down as artistic director of Hope Theatre

Louise Redknapp reprises role in <em>9 to 5 The Musical</em> on UK tour

Louise Redknapp reprises role in 9 to 5 The Musical on UK 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

Culture secretary 'hopeful' theatres can open in full on 21 June

Culture secretary 'hopeful' theatres can open in full on 21 June

Crossroads Live acquires Qdos Pantomimes

Crossroads Live acquires Qdos Pantomimes

Disney offering schools 'virtual theatre trip' to see <em>Newsies</em>

Disney offering schools 'virtual theatre trip' to see Newsies

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

Theatres reopen with social distancing as England reaches step three in its reopening roadmap

Watch <em>Cats</em> right here to mark the show's 40th anniversary

Watch Cats right here to mark the show's 40th anniversary

Scottish theatres given green light to open from 17 May with social distancing

Scottish theatres given green light to open from 17 May with social distancing

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

Prime Minister: We'll reopen the doors to our theatres next Monday

<em>Cats</em> stage production to be streamed for free on YouTube

Cats stage production to be streamed for free on YouTube

Ten most Instagrammed theatres in the world revealed

Ten most Instagrammed theatres in the world revealed

Broadway shows set to reopen at capacity in September

Broadway shows set to reopen at capacity in September

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

Denise van Outen to release charity single to celebrate theatres reopening

New York Mayor reveals plans to open New York '100 per cent' on 1 July

New York Mayor reveals plans to open New York '100 per cent' on 1 July

Florence Welch to create <em>Great Gatsby</em> musical, directed by Rebecca Frecknall

Florence Welch to create Great Gatsby musical, directed by Rebecca Frecknall

New play <em>Going the Distance</em> to premiere this autumn

New play Going the Distance to premiere this autumn

Global musical concert event to celebrate local theatres announced by MTI

Global musical concert event to celebrate local theatres announced by MTI

Jodie Prenger to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's <em>Tell Me On A Sunday</em> musical tour

Jodie Prenger to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's Tell Me On A Sunday musical tour

English theatres to return from next month: what to expect when the show goes on

English theatres to return from next month: what to expect when the show goes on

Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace join <em>Hairspray</em> tour

Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace join Hairspray tour

Theatre by the Lake announces <em>Home, I'm Darling</em> revival and plans to reopen this autumn

Theatre by the Lake announces Home, I'm Darling revival and plans to reopen this autumn

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

The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to West End

Tamsin Greig: 'To go out and see a story put on stage is a coming to yourself'

Tamsin Greig: 'To go out and see a story put on stage is a coming to yourself'

Interview: Kiln associate directors Susie McKenna and Taio Lawson on the venue's new season

Interview: Kiln associate directors Susie McKenna and Taio Lawson on the venue's new season

National Theatre and Cast in Doncaster's Public Acts – how stories get us through the pandemic

National Theatre and Cast in Doncaster's Public Acts – how stories get us through the pandemic

<em>Sunday in the Park with George</em> not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

Sunday in the Park with George not set to run in 2021, producers confirm

<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

<em>Drag Race</em> stars take to stage in <em>Drag Queens Of Pop</em>

Drag Race stars take to stage in Drag Queens Of Pop

Cardboard Citizens launches online project <em>Here.Us.Now.</em>

Cardboard Citizens launches online project Here.Us.Now.

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

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

Disney delays UK tour of Beauty and the Beast

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

Birmingham Rep to reopen for socially distanced season from May

Birmingham Rep to reopen for socially distanced season from May

<em>Hairspray</em> touring production announces new dates from June 2021

Hairspray touring production announces new dates from June 2021

<em>Six</em> musical confirms May reopening plans

Six musical confirms May reopening plans

Kerry Ellis sings new version of <em>Cats</em>' Memory for charity

Kerry Ellis sings new version of Cats' Memory for charity

Government unveils Community Ownership Fund to help local people take over and save theatres

Government unveils Community Ownership Fund to help local people take over and save theatres

Budget for theatres: Furlough extended until September and freelance grant criteria to be broadened

Budget for theatres: Furlough extended until September and freelance grant criteria to be broadened

Nica Burns states <em>Six</em> and <em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> will open after 17 May

Nica Burns states Six and Everybody's Talking About Jamie will open after 17 May

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

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

Meryl Streep to star in 'love letter to Broadway' film <em>Places, Please</em>

Meryl Streep to star in 'love letter to Broadway' film Places, Please

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

Six West End venues to open 'as soon as possible' with social distancing, owner Nica Burns says

Six West End venues to open 'as soon as possible' with social distancing, owner Nica Burns says

Director creates "Actopoly" board featuring famous London theatres

Director creates "Actopoly" board featuring famous London theatres

Government's roadmap to reopening: arts figures respond to new plan

Government's roadmap to reopening: arts figures respond to new plan

Government publishes 68-page roadmap document providing further detail on theatres reopening

Government publishes 68-page roadmap document providing further detail on theatres reopening

English theatres may able to run without social distancing in June, Prime Minister announces

English theatres may able to run without social distancing in June, Prime Minister announces

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

London Mayor announces multi-million pound initiative to help safely reopen central London

London Mayor announces multi-million pound initiative to help safely reopen central London

Boris Johnson: rapid Covid tests could help theatres and clubs reopen

Boris Johnson: rapid Covid tests could help theatres and clubs reopen

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

National Theatre to stream <em>Angels in America</em>, <em>Antigone</em> and <em>Behind the Beautiful Forevers</em>

National Theatre to stream Angels in America, Antigone and Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Michael Grandage to direct new film with Harry Styles and Emma Corrin

Michael Grandage to direct new film with Harry Styles and Emma Corrin

Industry leaders demand lower VAT rates remain in place for arts sector

Industry leaders demand lower VAT rates remain in place for arts sector

Original Theatre to stream Ben Brown's political drama <em>A Splinter of Ice</em>, about writer Graham Greene

Original Theatre to stream Ben Brown's political drama A Splinter of Ice, about writer Graham Greene

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>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

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

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> movie announces release date

Dear Evan Hansen movie announces release date

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

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

RSC to partner with BroadwayHD to provide almost 30 streamed shows

<em>Anything Goes</em> revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

Anything Goes revival at the Barbican – Gary Wilmot and Felicity Kendal join the cast

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>Monday Night at the Apollo</em> reschedules West End run and announces further cast

Monday Night at the Apollo reschedules West End run and announces further cast

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

Six suspends socially distanced performances until March

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

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

US theatres could open by autumn, the country's next chief medical advisor says

US theatres could open by autumn, the country's next chief medical advisor says

Andrew Lloyd Webber states <em>Cinderella</em> still planned for April, considers reduced capacity for theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber states Cinderella still planned for April, considers reduced capacity for theatre

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

<em>Witness for the Prosecution</em> London run set to recommence in May

Witness for the Prosecution London run set to recommence in May

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

SOLT and UK Theatre's Julian Bird on freelance support, insurance for theatres and hopes for 2021

National Theatre's executive director Lisa Burger: 'We've always sought to be more accessible'

National Theatre's executive director Lisa Burger: 'We've always sought to be more accessible'

West End shows reschedule runs and cancel performances in face of tier guidance

West End shows reschedule runs and cancel performances in face of tier guidance

More English theatres set to close with new areas moved into tiers three and four

More English theatres set to close with new areas moved into tiers three and four

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

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

Kerry Ellis: 'I can't wait to get back on stage doing what I do best'

Prime Minister unveils new tier four and stricter Christmas rules: here's how it affects theatres

Prime Minister unveils new tier four and stricter Christmas rules: here's how it affects theatres

Sonia Friedman on London's theatre closures: 'This feels like a final straw'

Sonia Friedman on London's theatre closures: 'This feels like a final straw'

10 things you can do to help theatres during the pandemic

10 things you can do to help theatres during the pandemic

'A disaster for London's theatres' – responses to today's news that the capital's venues will close

'A disaster for London's theatres' – responses to today's news that the capital's venues will close

Confirmed: Theatres in London to close down after Tuesday

Confirmed: Theatres in London to close down after Tuesday

First look: <em>Six the Musical</em> moves to the Lyric Theatre

First look: Six the Musical moves to the Lyric Theatre

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

National Theatre, RSC, Southbank Centre and more receive major Cultural Recovery Fund loans

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

South Bank Sky Arts Awards winners revealed

Hackney Empire announces 2021 pantomime plans

Hackney Empire announces 2021 pantomime plans

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'

<em>In the Heights</em> won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

In the Heights won't be available online and in UK cinemas simultaneously, Warner Brothers confirms

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'

Government issues further guidance around reopening of theatres

Government issues further guidance around reopening of theatres

RSC and Nottingham Playhouse to present shows online as tier three rules close venues to audiences

RSC and Nottingham Playhouse to present shows online as tier three rules close venues to audiences

Relief and devastation: Theatres respond to the new tier rule announcement

Relief and devastation: Theatres respond to the new tier rule announcement

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'

New tier rules explained – how they might affect English theatres

New tier rules explained – how they might affect English theatres

<em>Six the Musical</em> extends socially distanced West End run by 11 weeks

Six the Musical extends socially distanced West End run by 11 weeks

<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'

<em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> world tour opens in Taiwan – to an audience of over 5000

The Phantom of the Opera world tour opens in Taiwan – to an audience of over 5000

Campaign launched to save Maidstone's Hazlitt Theatre

Campaign launched to save Maidstone's Hazlitt Theatre

Soho Theatre to partner with Amazon Prime Video for three-series deal

Soho Theatre to partner with Amazon Prime Video for three-series deal

Culture Secretary: 'We want performances back on as soon as we safely can'

Culture Secretary: 'We want performances back on as soon as we safely can'

<em>The Crown</em> offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

The Crown offers a timely reminder of British theatre's 'soft power'

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

New streaming platform <em>Stage2View</em> to release West End shows from today

New streaming platform Stage2View to release West End shows from today

UK Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March 2021

UK Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March 2021

Review: <em>Rent</em> (Hope Mill Theatre)

Review: Rent (Hope Mill Theatre)

Culture Secretary: Arts venues can open for rehearsals and streamed performances

Culture Secretary: Arts venues can open for rehearsals and streamed performances

Nimax Theatres closes West End venues from 5 November until 2 December

Nimax Theatres closes West End venues from 5 November until 2 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'

<em>Rent</em> revival online stream to go ahead – live show to halt performances after 3 November

Rent revival online stream to go ahead – live show to halt performances after 3 November

National Theatre cancels <em>Death of England: Delroy</em> performances from 5 November

National Theatre cancels Death of England: Delroy performances from 5 November

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

Tier three restrictions explained – what do they mean for English theatres?

<em>Psychodrama</em> play to have world premiere at new theatre in north London

Psychodrama play to have world premiere at new theatre in north London

New animated film released to remind people of the magic of live theatre

New animated film released to remind people of the magic of live theatre

Composer Jeff Wayne: Government's treatment of freelancers is 'absolutely shameful'

Composer Jeff Wayne: Government's treatment of freelancers is 'absolutely shameful'

Almost 600 further arts organisations receive funding from Culture Recovery Fund

Almost 600 further arts organisations receive funding from Culture Recovery Fund

Tamsin Greig to perform <em>Talking Heads</em> monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

Tamsin Greig to perform Talking Heads monologue in Sheffield and Leeds

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

Government unveils three-tier lockdown system for England – what does it mean for theatres?

Government unveils three-tier lockdown system for England – what does it mean for theatres?

Over £250 million of grants given to more than 1300 arts organisations in 'vital boost' for culture

Over £250 million of grants given to more than 1300 arts organisations in 'vital boost' for culture

Watch <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> 25th anniversary special right here for free now

Watch The Phantom of the Opera 25th anniversary special right here for free now

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> and Mary Poppins cast recordings and <em>Les Mis</em> DVD release dates set

All-Star Les Misérables and Mary Poppins cast recordings and Les Mis DVD release dates set

The London Palladium to present pantomime this Christmas, supported by the National Lottery

The London Palladium to present pantomime this Christmas, supported by the National Lottery

Arts Council apologises following delays in arts support fund due to 'volume and complexity of the applications'

Arts Council apologises following delays in arts support fund due to 'volume and complexity of the applications'

Venues across the world go red for global We Make Events campaign

Venues across the world go red for global We Make Events campaign

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

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

Sonia Friedman: The Chancellor's announcement was 'a huge insult to the theatre industry'

Sonia Friedman: The Chancellor's announcement was 'a huge insult to the theatre industry'

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

Theatres affected by new restrictions on serving alcohol

'It will not be enough' – the arts sector responds to the Chancellor's new job support scheme

'It will not be enough' – the arts sector responds to the Chancellor's new job support scheme

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

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

Westminster Council reveals plans for open-air festival featuring West End shows, ENO and more

Westminster Council reveals plans for open-air festival featuring West End shows, ENO and more

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

National Theatre announces reopening date next month and Christmas pantomime

Arts Council report highlights link between cultural organisations and high streets

Arts Council report highlights link between cultural organisations and high streets

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Scotland pushes back indoor theatre reopening date

Stage shows will not be affected by new government rules except where audience groups are above six

Stage shows will not be affected by new government rules except where audience groups are above six

Prime Minister reveals plans for indoor and outdoor events utilising rapid Covid tests in Salford

Prime Minister reveals plans for indoor and outdoor events utilising rapid Covid tests in Salford

'This Is No Pantomime' campaign launched to highlight plight of the arts

'This Is No Pantomime' campaign launched to highlight plight of the arts

Nationwide #SaveOurTheatres campaign launched to help UK venues, backed by Jude Law

Nationwide #SaveOurTheatres campaign launched to help UK venues, backed by Jude Law

Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Cush Jumbo and more to star in Noël Coward anniversary charity show

Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Cush Jumbo and more to star in Noël Coward anniversary charity show

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'We are now at the point of no return really'

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'We are now at the point of no return really'

Equity: 'Hints at a November reopening are welcome, but specifics, support and subsidy essential'

Equity: 'Hints at a November reopening are welcome, but specifics, support and subsidy essential'

Culture Secretary: New rapid Covid test 'has potential to help us get fuller audiences in theatres'

Culture Secretary: New rapid Covid test 'has potential to help us get fuller audiences in theatres'

Giant big top pantomime <em>Aladdin</em> announced with socially distanced audiences

Giant big top pantomime Aladdin announced with socially distanced audiences

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: Life without theatre is pretty darn boring isn't it?

Confessions of a Box Office Manager: Life without theatre is pretty darn boring isn't it?

Bridge Theatre's co-founder Nick Starr: Opening a season during Covid 'feels like an opportunity'

Bridge Theatre's co-founder Nick Starr: Opening a season during Covid 'feels like an opportunity'

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

RSC announces it will remain closed until 2021 and begins redundancy consultations

Eight musical TV series to binge-watch while the pandemic continues

Eight musical TV series to binge-watch while the pandemic continues

HOME Manchester to restart live shows in October with Gateau Chocolat, RashDash and more

HOME Manchester to restart live shows in October with Gateau Chocolat, RashDash and more

Local councils are fearing bankruptcy – this is very bad news for the nation's theatres

Local councils are fearing bankruptcy – this is very bad news for the nation's theatres

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

Indoor theatre in England can begin from 15 August, government confirms

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> to be screened live on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's lawn

Jesus Christ Superstar to be screened live on Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's lawn

Outdoor Shakespeare dining experience to open just outside London

Outdoor Shakespeare dining experience to open just outside London

New print released for charity depicting some of the UK's most iconic theatres

New print released for charity depicting some of the UK's most iconic theatres

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury postpones 2020 pantomime

Culture Secretary: Guidance around indoor shows without social distancing may not come until 'November at the earliest'

Culture Secretary: Guidance around indoor shows without social distancing may not come until 'November at the earliest'

Government unveils Arts Recovery Fund to provide grants of up to £3 million

Government unveils Arts Recovery Fund to provide grants of up to £3 million

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre announces socially distanced summer season

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre announces socially distanced summer season

Cameron Mackintosh: <em>Phantom of the Opera</em> has been 'permanently' shut down, but we are determined to bring it back

Cameron Mackintosh: Phantom of the Opera has been 'permanently' shut down, but we are determined to bring it back

Culture Secretary: Details about applications for the £1.57bn support package to be revealed 'within days'

Culture Secretary: Details about applications for the £1.57bn support package to be revealed 'within days'

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

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre concert full casting announced

Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre concert full casting announced

What is it like watching a socially distanced West End performance?

What is it like watching a socially distanced West End performance?

Photographer Helen Murray creates exhibition of empty stages during the pandemic

Photographer Helen Murray creates exhibition of empty stages during the pandemic

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

'It will not be economically viable' – reactions to the government's green light for socially distanced indoor shows

'It will not be economically viable' – reactions to the government's green light for socially distanced indoor shows

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Willy Russell's <em>Educating Rita</em> to be staged outdoors this summer with Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson

Willy Russell's Educating Rita to be staged outdoors this summer with Stephen Tompkinson and Jessica Johnson

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to present <em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> open-air concert production for 70 shows

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre to present Jesus Christ Superstar open-air concert production for 70 shows

How an Austrian theatre company trialled a safe production of <em>Cats</em>

How an Austrian theatre company trialled a safe production of Cats

Culture Minister says theatres will re-open 'very shortly' once safety measures are tested

Culture Minister says theatres will re-open 'very shortly' once safety measures are tested

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

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

Culture Secretary confirms VAT for theatre and concerts cut from 20 per cent to five per cent

Culture Secretary confirms VAT for theatre and concerts cut from 20 per cent to five per cent

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win <em>Time Out</em>'s "Time In" awards

National Theatre, Patrick Stewart and Secret Cinema win Time Out's "Time In" awards

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new <em>Cinderella</em> musical delays opening to March 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new Cinderella musical delays opening to March 2021

RSC announces online conversation series with Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, David Tennant and more

RSC announces online conversation series with Judi Dench, Ray Fearon, David Tennant and more

The Shows Must Go On series to end this week – with a new season to begin in August

The Shows Must Go On series to end this week – with a new season to begin in August

UK theatres go red to highlight plight of locked down arts community

UK theatres go red to highlight plight of locked down arts community

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Netflix and Sam Mendes support new SOLT and UK Theatre fund to help theatre workers

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

Theatre designers to wrap over 50 venues in special barrier tape to project positive messages

Culture secretary meets with Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium to test safety measures for shows

Culture secretary meets with Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium to test safety measures for shows

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

Norwich Theatre Royal 2020 pantomime will not go ahead

Equity, the Theatres Trust and more respond to the Government's new roadmap for reopening

Equity, the Theatres Trust and more respond to the Government's new roadmap for reopening

<em>Sleepless</em> musical plans to begin performances with socially distanced audiences in August 2020

Sleepless musical plans to begin performances with socially distanced audiences in August 2020

Hackney Empire fundraiser launched to help the venue survive the pandemic

Hackney Empire fundraiser launched to help the venue survive the pandemic

HOME Manchester announces plans to reopen to public in September

HOME Manchester announces plans to reopen to public in September

Boris Johnson announces plans to ease lockdown but live performances are not allowed

Boris Johnson announces plans to ease lockdown but live performances are not allowed

The future of theatre: what can artists expect when venues re-open?

The future of theatre: what can artists expect when venues re-open?

Utopia Theatre announces free online workshops and masterclasses for people of African origin

Utopia Theatre announces free online workshops and masterclasses for people of African origin

Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley to star in <em>Waiting for Godot</em> virtual table read

Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay and Joanna Lumley to star in Waiting for Godot virtual table read

<em>Mamma Mia!</em> producer: 'There's meant to be a trilogy'

Mamma Mia! producer: 'There's meant to be a trilogy'

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

Chester Storyhouse announces plans to reopen to public as early as possible and use theatre as a cinema

Petition to offer more support to the arts reaches more than 100,000 signatures

Petition to offer more support to the arts reaches more than 100,000 signatures

Olivier Awards nominees sign open letter stating that 'theatre is on the brink of ruin'

Olivier Awards nominees sign open letter stating that 'theatre is on the brink of ruin'

<em>Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton</em> and<em> The Phantom of the Opera</em> won't reopen in the West End before 2021

Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Hamilton and The Phantom of the Opera won't reopen in the West End before 2021

Philip Pullman's <em>The Book of Dust</em> stage adaptation has been postponed

Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust stage adaptation has been postponed

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

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

University students launch nationwide campaign to support local theatres during pandemic

University students launch nationwide campaign to support local theatres during pandemic

Quarantine Quiz – award-winning director Tinuke Craig fills us in on her life during lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – award-winning director Tinuke Craig fills us in on her life during lockdown

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

New Sunny Afternoon musical tour postponed

Culture Secretary in "intricate discussions" to support the arts sector through the pandemic

Culture Secretary in "intricate discussions" to support the arts sector through the pandemic

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

BBC Radio 4 PM to follow Nottingham Playhouse over next six months to explore impact of pandemic

BBC Radio 4 PM to follow Nottingham Playhouse over next six months to explore impact of pandemic

West End confirms closure until at least August

West End confirms closure until at least August

Theatres Trust: The tapering of the furlough scheme will close venues

Theatres Trust: The tapering of the furlough scheme will close venues

Brixton House, formerly Ovalhouse, to stream four productions online with 360-degree VR

Brixton House, formerly Ovalhouse, to stream four productions online with 360-degree VR

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

Hospitality and arts sector leaders lay out key principles for recovery plan following summit

House of Lords Committee writes to culture secretary asking for further steps to support creative industries

House of Lords Committee writes to culture secretary asking for further steps to support creative industries

<em>Bring It On</em>, <em>Footloose</em> and <em>9 to 5</em> musical tours delayed until 2021

Bring It On, Footloose and 9 to 5 musical tours delayed until 2021

'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

West End stars to perform live charity concert when venues reopen

West End stars to perform live charity concert when venues reopen

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

Quarantine Quiz – Arun Blair-Mangat gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – Arun Blair-Mangat gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Vicky Featherstone: '34 million people go to the theatre every year – twice the number of the Premier League'

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Sonia Friedman: 70 per cent of performing arts companies will be out of business by the end of the year

Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announces new renewal taskforce and further funding for charities

Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announces new renewal taskforce and further funding for charities

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

A class act – 14 family-friendly sites, stagey websites and more to help home education

Shakespeare's Globe: 'Without emergency funding from government, we will not be able to survive this crisis'

Shakespeare's Globe: 'Without emergency funding from government, we will not be able to survive this crisis'

The Government has said it could manufacture a vaccine by September – what does this mean for theatre?

The Government has said it could manufacture a vaccine by September – what does this mean for theatre?

Italy to start reopening theatres in June

Italy to start reopening theatres in June

Frank Matcham – the man who changed the face of theatre

Frank Matcham – the man who changed the face of theatre

Watch the <em>Cats</em> musical for free right here this weekend

Watch the Cats musical for free right here this weekend

'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

WhatsOnStage announces the Lockdown Playwriting Prize

WhatsOnStage announces the Lockdown Playwriting Prize

<em>The Doctor</em> in the West End starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

The Doctor in the West End starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends job retention scheme for full-time employees until October

Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends job retention scheme for full-time employees until October

Quarantine Quiz – Shan Ako gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – Shan Ako gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Equity send open letter to UK chancellor asking for further financial assistance for the creative sector

Equity send open letter to UK chancellor asking for further financial assistance for the creative sector

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical <em>By Jeeves</em> right here for free all weekend

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway musical By Jeeves right here for free all weekend

Streaming has created the best free festival in history – but theatre needs donations to keep the show on the road

Streaming has created the best free festival in history – but theatre needs donations to keep the show on the road

Quarantine Quiz – Lucie Jones gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Quarantine Quiz – Lucie Jones gives us the lowdown from lockdown

Nuffield Southampton Theatres placed into administration

Nuffield Southampton Theatres placed into administration

Quiz: Can you guess the musical by listening to the first second of it?

Quiz: Can you guess the musical by listening to the first second of it?

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

BBC Radio to broadcast four stage shows with cancelled runs due to theatre shutdowns

BBC Radio to broadcast four stage shows with cancelled runs due to theatre shutdowns

Quiz: Can you work out the famous London theatres from these cryptic clues?

Quiz: Can you work out the famous London theatres from these cryptic clues?

A theatre in Massachusetts is planning to re-open this August with strict social distancing measures and solo shows

A theatre in Massachusetts is planning to re-open this August with strict social distancing measures and solo shows

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her <em>& Juliet</em> family

Quarantine Quiz – Miriam-Teak Lee on her time away from her & Juliet family

Quarantine Quiz – Hammed Animashaun on hugs, guitar playing and Monopoly

Quarantine Quiz – Hammed Animashaun on hugs, guitar playing and Monopoly

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall concert with Elaine Paige, Antonio Banderas and more to be streamed for free

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Royal Albert Hall concert with Elaine Paige, Antonio Banderas and more to be streamed for free

Jenna Coleman, David Morrissey and Denise Gough to perform virtual Tom Stoppard show for charity

Jenna Coleman, David Morrissey and Denise Gough to perform virtual Tom Stoppard show for charity

Lockdown playlist: We want to know what shows you're listening to during theatre shutdowns

Lockdown playlist: We want to know what shows you're listening to during theatre shutdowns

Quarantine Quiz – <em>Joseph</em> star Jac Yarrow fills us in on lockdown life

Quarantine Quiz – Joseph star Jac Yarrow fills us in on lockdown life

Deafinitely Theatre to release three shows online for free

Deafinitely Theatre to release three shows online for free

Kristin Chenoweth and Andrew Lippa have released a number from their <em>Tiger King</em> musical

Kristin Chenoweth and Andrew Lippa have released a number from their Tiger King musical

Quiz: Can you identify these ten famous theatres from above?

Quiz: Can you identify these ten famous theatres from above?

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

RSC closes until at least 30 June and cancels all Swan Theatre summer shows

Quarantine Quiz – Jodie Prenger spills the beans from her farm

Quarantine Quiz – Jodie Prenger spills the beans from her farm

Hope Mill Theatre to stream online concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music featuring West End stars

Hope Mill Theatre to stream online concert of Rodgers and Hammerstein's music featuring West End stars

Ten stage shows that get social distancing right

Ten stage shows that get social distancing right

Disney releases free education packs for schools and home learning

Disney releases free education packs for schools and home learning

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Ambassador Theatre Group extends venue closures until 31 May

Danny Mac, Jodie Prenger and more to take part in online charity performances for Shakespeare Day

Danny Mac, Jodie Prenger and more to take part in online charity performances for Shakespeare Day

Digital Theatre to offer Old Vic's <em>Endgame</em> ticketholders a recording of the show and two weeks' free access

Digital Theatre to offer Old Vic's Endgame ticketholders a recording of the show and two weeks' free access

<em>Waitress</em> announces it won't return to the West End this summer

Waitress announces it won't return to the West End this summer

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National Theatre to remain closed until 30 June

National Theatre to remain closed until 30 June

West End stars to perform live online concerts during theatre shut-downs

West End stars to perform live online concerts during theatre shut-downs

Susan Wokoma and Danny Kirrane to perform online monologues by Rachel De-Lahay and Anders Lustgarten

Susan Wokoma and Danny Kirrane to perform online monologues by Rachel De-Lahay and Anders Lustgarten

Boris Johnson orders theatres to close from this evening and announces new job and economic protections

Boris Johnson orders theatres to close from this evening and announces new job and economic protections

Quiz: Can you work out the iconic London theatres from their anagrams?

Quiz: Can you work out the iconic London theatres from their anagrams?

2020 Olivier Awards cancelled in the midst of coronavirus outbreak

2020 Olivier Awards cancelled in the midst of coronavirus outbreak

ATG announces "The Shows Will Go On" campaign across the UK

ATG announces "The Shows Will Go On" campaign across the UK

Curve in Leicester donates theatre café food to homeless charity as theatres close across the UK

Curve in Leicester donates theatre café food to homeless charity as theatres close across the UK

Ticket holders asked to "wait to be contacted" and be patient and kind following theatre closures

Ticket holders asked to "wait to be contacted" and be patient and kind following theatre closures

West End and UK Theatre venue performances cancelled due to coronavirus

West End and UK Theatre venue performances cancelled due to coronavirus

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'

Theatres at Risk 2020 Register announced

Theatres at Risk 2020 Register announced

Blog: Piccadilly Theatre ceiling collapse shows importance of front of house staff

Blog: Piccadilly Theatre ceiling collapse shows importance of front of house staff

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

Review: <em>Ian McKellen On Stage</em> (Harold Pinter Theatre)

Review: Ian McKellen On Stage (Harold Pinter Theatre)

<em>The Season</em> musical at Royal and Derngate and New Wolsey Ipswich casting announced

The Season musical at Royal and Derngate and New Wolsey Ipswich casting announced

Let's not forget that plays are on at an inconvenient time for our bellies

Let's not forget that plays are on at an inconvenient time for our bellies

Matt Trueman: Why do young actors plump for small spaces?

Matt Trueman: Why do young actors plump for small spaces?

New report shows strong box office figures in 2015

New report shows strong box office figures in 2015

Lenny Henry joins board of National Theatre

Lenny Henry joins board of National Theatre

Regional Theatre Focus: Sheffield Theatres podcast

Regional Theatre Focus: Sheffield Theatres podcast

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Regional Theatre Focus: let's get out of the big smoke

Theatre etiquette: what a week

Theatre etiquette: what a week

Theatre etiquette: an usher’s viewpoint

Theatre etiquette: an usher’s viewpoint

<em>Here We Go</em> (National Theatre, Lyttelton)

Here We Go (National Theatre, Lyttelton)

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Theatre etiquette: Michael Coveney: I relish venues with raucous audiences

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

Survey reveals audiences think theatres aren't doing enough to police bad behaviour

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