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Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton to lead <em>The Pillowman</em> in the West End

Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton to lead The Pillowman in the West End

<em>Jersey Boys</em> unveils new West End cast

Jersey Boys unveils new West End cast

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Editor's picks – top shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe

Tributes pour in for actress and Talawa co-founder Mona Hammond

Tributes pour in for actress and Talawa co-founder Mona Hammond

Top musicals to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Top musicals to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> on stage

Jim Henson's Creature Shop to create puppets for My Neighbour Totoro on stage

Trailer for <em>Matilda the Musical</em> movie released

Trailer for Matilda the Musical movie released

<em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> releases new trailer ahead of world premiere at the Barbican

My Neighbour Totoro releases new trailer ahead of world premiere at the Barbican

Tony winner <em>The Lehman Trilogy</em> to return to the West End

Tony winner The Lehman Trilogy to return to the West End

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> announces West End closing date

Dear Evan Hansen announces West End closing date

Jordan Luke Gage and Lauryn Redding join Omari Douglas for <em>The Pride</em> in the West End

Jordan Luke Gage and Lauryn Redding join Omari Douglas for The Pride in the West End

<em>Lotus Beauty</em> at Hampstead Theatre – review

Lotus Beauty at Hampstead Theatre – review

<em>Let the Right One In</em> and Emma Rice's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> to run in San Francisco

Let the Right One In and Emma Rice's Wuthering Heights to run in San Francisco

<em>Come From Away</em> announces new casting from June

Come From Away announces new casting from June

Line-up announced for 2022 National Theatre Connections Festival

Line-up announced for 2022 National Theatre Connections Festival

New footage released of <em>The Cher Show</em>

New footage released of The Cher Show

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

Kay Mellor has died aged 71

<em>Boy with Two Hearts</em> transfers to National Theatre plus casting for <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em>

Boy with Two Hearts transfers to National Theatre plus casting for Much Ado About Nothing

Amal to visit Poland in support of Ukrainian refugees

Amal to visit Poland in support of Ukrainian refugees

Watch the Tony Awards nominations being announced live

Watch the Tony Awards nominations being announced live

<em>Bat Out of Hell</em> to return to the West End

Bat Out of Hell to return to the West End

<em>Six</em> to release Broadway cast album

Six to release Broadway cast album

RSC to adapt <em>My Neighbour Totoro</em> for London stage premiere this autumn

RSC to adapt My Neighbour Totoro for London stage premiere this autumn

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across <em>Matilda</em> and <em>Hairspray</em>

Rebecca Thornhill performs 18 shows in 13 days across Matilda and Hairspray

Rachelle Ann Go to star as Fantine in <em>Les Misérables</em> tour

Rachelle Ann Go to star as Fantine in Les Misérables tour

National Theatre to stage nationwide <em>Odyssey</em> as part of 60th anniversary season

National Theatre to stage nationwide Odyssey as part of 60th anniversary season

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

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

<em>Hercules</em> musical to have indoor premiere in 2023

Hercules musical to have indoor premiere in 2023

<em>Kinky Boots</em> will return to New York this summer

Kinky Boots will return to New York this summer

Cast for <em>LIFT</em> musical revival announced

Cast for LIFT musical revival announced

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

Floella Benjamin: When you sing you go into another dimension

Unofficial <em>Bridgerton</em> musical wins Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album

Unofficial Bridgerton musical wins Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album

The Wanted star Tom Parker has died aged 33

The Wanted star Tom Parker has died aged 33

Cast for <em>Sister Act</em> tour announced

Cast for Sister Act tour announced

Shakespeare's Globe announces <em>Julius Caesar</em> cast

Shakespeare's Globe announces Julius Caesar cast

Line-up for <em>Burn It Down</em> at Theatre Royal Stratford East released

Line-up for Burn It Down at Theatre Royal Stratford East released

K-pop musical <em>Icon</em> announces plans for West End run

K-pop musical Icon announces plans for West End run

Pamela Anderson to star in <em>Chicago</em> on Broadway

Pamela Anderson to star in Chicago on Broadway

<em>My Fair Lady</em> to embark on tour after West End run

My Fair Lady to embark on tour after West End run

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

BBC announces Sunday evening theatre broadcasts

Principal cast for <em>South Pacific</em>'s return announced

Principal cast for South Pacific's return announced

UK theatres to retain Covid measures despite guidance changes

UK theatres to retain Covid measures despite guidance changes

Culture Minister announces 'the biggest shake-up in arts funding for a generation' with 80 new NPOs

Culture Minister announces 'the biggest shake-up in arts funding for a generation' with 80 new NPOs

<em>Newsies</em> to run in London this year

Newsies to run in London this year

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

Carrie Hope Fletcher to embark on first UK tour

Matthew Bourne's <em>Sleeping Beauty</em> to return this Christmas

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty to return this Christmas

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

The Mousetrap to visit 70 venues on 70th anniversary tour

<em>The Chairs</em> at the Almeida – first look

The Chairs at the Almeida – first look

RSC's Swan Theatre to remain closed until 2023 with essential works planned

RSC's Swan Theatre to remain closed until 2023 with essential works planned

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

RSC to partner with TikTok to offer discount tickets to young people and full-time students

<em>Lift</em> musical to be revived in London this summer

Lift musical to be revived in London this summer

<em>Frozen</em> and <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> writers to create new musical comedy series based on <em>Up Here</em> stage show

Frozen and Dear Evan Hansen writers to create new musical comedy series based on Up Here stage show

The Stage Awards recognise understudies, covers and Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The Stage Awards recognise understudies, covers and Theatre Royal Drury Lane

<em>Fisherman's Friends</em> musical – first footage released

Fisherman's Friends musical – first footage released

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

WhatsOnStage and TheaterMania are looking for a social media manager

WhatsOnStage and TheaterMania are looking for a social media manager

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

MGCfutures bursaries to return for sixth year

MGCfutures bursaries to return for sixth year

2022 VAULT Festival cancelled

2022 VAULT Festival cancelled

<em>Hamilton</em> star Carl Spencer joins <em>Matilda</em> movie

Hamilton star Carl Spencer joins Matilda movie

Theatre Artists Fund raises £2 million in less than 48 hours

Theatre Artists Fund raises £2 million in less than 48 hours

Theatre Support Fund+ returns with urgent Covid-19 appeal

Theatre Support Fund+ returns with urgent Covid-19 appeal

Extra £30m to be given to English theatres

Extra £30m to be given to English theatres

Michelle Collins to star in <em>Cluedo</em> tour

Michelle Collins to star in Cluedo tour

<em>Wicked</em> movie launches casting search for Nessarose

Wicked movie launches casting search for Nessarose

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

<em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> and <em>A Little Night Music</em> announced in Leeds Playhouse season

Hedwig and the Angry Inch and A Little Night Music announced in Leeds Playhouse season

<em>Girl from the North Country</em> to tour the UK and Ireland

Girl from the North Country to tour the UK and Ireland

<em>Gypsy</em> with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

Gypsy with Imelda Staunton added to Netflix UK

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Suba Das appointed creative director of Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

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

Actors Touring Company announces 2022 tour of Rice

<em>We Will Rock You</em> 20th anniversary tour to be directed by Ben Elton

We Will Rock You 20th anniversary tour to be directed by Ben Elton

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations – all the information on eligibility

22nd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations – all the information on eligibility

Every West End theatre has now reopened since being closed by Covid

Every West End theatre has now reopened since being closed by Covid

Dina Martina to stage festive show at the Soho Theatre

Dina Martina to stage festive show at the Soho Theatre

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

Matilda musical movie details revealed by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly

<em>The Shark Is Broken</em> extends West End run

The Shark Is Broken extends West End run

<em>Fisherman's Friends</em> musical to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2022

Fisherman's Friends musical to tour the UK and Ireland from September 2022

Eden Espinosa to perform solo concert at Cadogan Hall

Eden Espinosa to perform solo concert at Cadogan Hall

Cast for <em>Five Guys Named Moe</em> revival revealed

Cast for Five Guys Named Moe revival revealed

National Theatre Live to broadcast Kit Harington's <em>Henry V</em>, <em>Hex</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and <em>The Book of Dust</em>

National Theatre Live to broadcast Kit Harington's Henry V, Hex, Leopoldstadt and The Book of Dust

Watch two clips from <em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> ahead of its live cinema broadcast

Watch two clips from The Rocky Horror Show ahead of its live cinema broadcast

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's <em>Allelujah</em> film

Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's Allelujah film

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> in the West End – behind-the-scenes photos

Dear Evan Hansen in the West End – behind-the-scenes photos

RSC unveils 2022 spring season including <em>Much Ado About Nothing</em> and <em>War of the Roses</em>

RSC unveils 2022 spring season including Much Ado About Nothing and War of the Roses

Chelsea Halfpenny to take over from Lucie Jones in <em>Waitress</em> tour next year

Chelsea Halfpenny to take over from Lucie Jones in Waitress tour next year

<em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> West End cast performs "You Will Be Found" on first day of rehearsals

Dear Evan Hansen West End cast performs "You Will Be Found" on first day of rehearsals

Watch Ben Platt sing <em>Dear Evan Hansen</em> on <em>Strictly Come Dancing</em>

Watch Ben Platt sing Dear Evan Hansen on Strictly Come Dancing

<em>Anything Goes </em> to be shown in cinemas next month

Anything Goes to be shown in cinemas next month

<em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> stage musical to be broadcast live in cinemas

The Rocky Horror Show stage musical to be broadcast live in cinemas

<em>Priscilla Queen of the Desert</em> celebrates its 15th anniversary

Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrates its 15th anniversary

Suzan-Lori Parks on <em>White Noise</em>: It's a play that rips the mask off what we call civilization

Suzan-Lori Parks on White Noise: It's a play that rips the mask off what we call civilization

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

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

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals Cinderella Broadway plans for 2022

Lea Salonga to tour the UK in 2022, including night at the Royal Albert Hall

Lea Salonga to tour the UK in 2022, including night at the Royal Albert Hall

<em>Small Island</em> to return to the National Theatre in 2022

Small Island to return to the National Theatre in 2022

Billy Crystal to star in new Jason Robert Brown musical

Billy Crystal to star in new Jason Robert Brown musical

Top reviewed West End shows to see

Top reviewed West End shows to see

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

Lucie Jones to perform Christmas concerts in London and Cardiff

<em>Private Peaceful</em> stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Private Peaceful stage show to embark on tour in 2022

Full <em>Waitress</em> tour company confirmed – see who's joining Lucie Jones in the musical

Full Waitress tour company confirmed – see who's joining Lucie Jones in the musical

<em>Wicked</em> West End cast announced for this month's return

Wicked West End cast announced for this month's return

James Gaddas to adapt and perform <em>Dracula</em> in new tour

James Gaddas to adapt and perform Dracula in new tour

<em>Cinderella</em> takes out a full page ad in the <em>New York Times</em> – is Belleville headed for Broadway

Cinderella takes out a full page ad in the New York Times – is Belleville headed for Broadway

H.E.R. set for role in <em>The Color Purple</em> musical movie

H.E.R. set for role in The Color Purple musical movie

<em>The Color Purple</em> musical movie reveals initial casting

The Color Purple musical movie reveals initial casting

<em>Annie</em> broadcast unveils its lead star

Annie broadcast unveils its lead star

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> reveals initial cast for north American premiere

Everybody's Talking About Jamie reveals initial cast for north American premiere

Orange Tree and ATC announce casting for <em>Rice</em>

Orange Tree and ATC announce casting for Rice

Rodgers and Hammerstein's <em>Flower Drum Song</em> to be adapted for the screen

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song to be adapted for the screen

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

Government announces visa-free touring plans for 19 EU countries

Coronet reopens with new Robert Holman play

Coronet reopens with new Robert Holman play

<em>Heathers</em> casts past, present and future unite in fun video

Heathers casts past, present and future unite in fun video

<em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> at Theatre Royal Drury Lane adds second performance

Bonnie and Clyde at Theatre Royal Drury Lane adds second performance

Grace Mouat and Nathania Ong to join West End <em>Be More Chill</em>

Grace Mouat and Nathania Ong to join West End Be More Chill

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes to star in <em>Bonnie and Clyde</em> concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jeremy Jordan and Laura Osnes to star in Bonnie and Clyde concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jake Quickenden joins Darren Day in <em>Footloose</em> tour – with rescheduled dates revealed

Jake Quickenden joins Darren Day in Footloose tour – with rescheduled dates revealed

<em>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</em> stage tour casting announced

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe stage tour casting announced

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

South Pacific at Chichester Festival Theatre – review

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including <em>Frozen</em> and <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>

Disney reveals rush scheme for West End shows and tours including Frozen and Beauty and the Beast

<em>Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge</em> and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

Chewing Gum Dreams, A View from the Bridge and more added to National Theatre's streaming service

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

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

<em>Everybody's Talking About Jamie</em> to "pause" West End run from September

Everybody's Talking About Jamie to "pause" West End run from September

Leeds Playhouse announces autumn-winter season shows

Leeds Playhouse announces autumn-winter season shows

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

Sara Bareilles to return to Waitress for Broadway run

<em>Piaf</em> revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

Piaf revival with Jenna Russell: first look photos

<em>Walden</em> with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

Walden with Gemma Arterton, Fehinti Balogun and Lydia Wilson to be released in cinemas

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

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

Michael Ball concert to be streamed on YouTube as part of The Shows Must Go On!

Michael Ball concert to be streamed on YouTube as part of The Shows Must Go On!

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

<em>Be More Chill</em> in the West End: meet the full cast

Be More Chill in the West End: meet the full cast

<em>Be More Chill</em> confirms it will open this month in the West End with social distancing

Be More Chill confirms it will open this month in the West End with social distancing

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

Watch Ariana Grande, James Corden and Marissa Jaret Winokur star in <em>Hairspray</em> parody

Watch Ariana Grande, James Corden and Marissa Jaret Winokur star in Hairspray parody

Anthony Ramos on <em>In the Heights</em>: 'Musicals can save lives'

Anthony Ramos on In the Heights: 'Musicals can save lives'

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

Four National Theatre shows released on Amazon Prime today

UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespeare company launched

UK's first all-black, all-female Shakespeare company launched

<em>Matilda</em> musical movie release date revealed

Matilda musical movie release date revealed

UK government reveals planned use of 'vaccine passports' for Euros football matches

UK government reveals planned use of 'vaccine passports' for Euros football matches

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

National seeks neurodivergent actors for Curious Incident tour

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

Show Must Go On! campaign raises over £1million

Watch <em>The Show Must Go On! Live</em> West End concert streamed live for free here

Watch The Show Must Go On! Live West End concert streamed live for free here

National Theatre's <em>Follies</em> to return to cinemas

National Theatre's Follies to return to cinemas

<em>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time</em> to embark on new tour later this year

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to embark on new tour later this year

Mischief nominated for National Television Award for <em>The Goes Wrong Show</em>

Mischief nominated for National Television Award for The Goes Wrong Show

Play based on <em>Cluedo</em> boardgame to tour the UK next year

Play based on Cluedo boardgame to tour the UK next year

Lee Mead to star in new <em>Fat Friends – The Musical</em> tour

Lee Mead to star in new Fat Friends – The Musical tour

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

Abdul Shayek launches first season as Tara Theatre artistic director

Abdul Shayek launches first season as Tara Theatre artistic director

Exclusive: <em>Heathers</em> announces cast for West End return

Exclusive: Heathers announces cast for West End return

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

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Four National Theatre Live productions to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

Fuel announces live productions and digital plans for 2021

New Diorama and British Land launch major new rehearsal complex

New Diorama and British Land launch major new rehearsal complex

Cast announced for new musical <em>Lady Chatterley's Lover</em>

Cast announced for new musical Lady Chatterley's Lover

<em>Tina – The Tina Turner Musical</em> sets West End return date

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical sets West End return date

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

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

Disneyland Paris to reopen in June

Disneyland Paris to reopen in June

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

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

New Olympia Theatre announced – the biggest new theatre built in London since the 1970s

New Olympia Theatre announced – the biggest new theatre built in London since the 1970s

<em>The Death of a Black Man</em> at the Hampstead Theatre: first look at rehearsals

The Death of a Black Man at the Hampstead Theatre: first look at rehearsals

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

Mary Poppins puts out casting call for West End show

<em>School of Rock</em> musical unveils new tour dates in 2022

School of Rock musical unveils new tour dates in 2022

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

Cats stage production to be streamed for free on YouTube

<em>Matilda the Musical</em> confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Matilda the Musical confirms West End reopening plans for September 2021

Government proposes to cut funding for subjects such as drama by 50 per cent at higher education level

Government proposes to cut funding for subjects such as drama by 50 per cent at higher education level

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

<em>The Death of a Black Man</em> at Hampstead Theatre casting announced

The Death of a Black Man at Hampstead Theatre casting announced

Lucinda Coxon's <em>Herding Cats</em> at the Soho Theatre casting unveiled

Lucinda Coxon's Herding Cats at the Soho Theatre casting unveiled

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

<em>Wicked</em> announces West End return date

Wicked announces West End return date

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

Les Misérables tour announces full dates into 2023

Lucinda Coxon's <em>Herding Cats</em> to run at Soho Theatre with transatlantic live-streaming

Lucinda Coxon's Herding Cats to run at Soho Theatre with transatlantic live-streaming

<em>In the Heights</em> 2021 movie soundtrack to be released on 11 June

In the Heights 2021 movie soundtrack to be released on 11 June

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

Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic and Sour Lemons launches new scheme to tackle systemic racism in theatre community

Royal Court Theatre, Young Vic and Sour Lemons launches new scheme to tackle systemic racism in theatre community

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

Award winning musicals that haven't been seen in the UK (yet)

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

<em>Come From Away</em> to reopen in the West End in July

Come From Away to reopen in the West End in July

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

Brenda Edwards and Norman Pace join Hairspray tour

Watch show clips from <em>Wicked</em>'s 2021 South Korean revival

Watch show clips from Wicked's 2021 South Korean revival

Pleasance reopens with new Fringe Futures Festival

Pleasance reopens with new Fringe Futures Festival

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

The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to West End

<em>Heathers</em> musical tour cast announced

Heathers musical tour cast announced

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

2021 Women's Prize For Playwriting reveals judging panel and this year's plans

2021 Women's Prize For Playwriting reveals judging panel and this year's plans

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to unveil 2021 winner tomorrow evening

Susan Smith Blackburn Prize to unveil 2021 winner tomorrow evening

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

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

Matilda musical film reveals further casting

<em>Jesus Christ Superstar</em> revival to be streamed on YouTube for Easter

Jesus Christ Superstar revival to be streamed on YouTube for Easter

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'

<em>Sherlock Holmes</em> musical to embark on UK tour this summer

Sherlock Holmes musical to embark on UK tour this summer

Trafalgar Entertainment acquires regional operator HQ Theatres

Trafalgar Entertainment acquires regional operator HQ Theatres

Jonathan O'Boyle appointed director of the school of musical theatre at ArtsEd

Jonathan O'Boyle appointed director of the school of musical theatre at ArtsEd

New York Mayor announces plans to reopen Broadway this autumn, with testing and vaccination stations

New York Mayor announces plans to reopen Broadway this autumn, with testing and vaccination stations

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre to reopen with triple bill of new plays

Rodgers and Hammerstein pop album to be released with Jeremy Jordan and Ariana DeBose

Rodgers and Hammerstein pop album to be released with Jeremy Jordan and Ariana DeBose

<em>Billy Elliot</em> musical, Northern Ballet's <em>Casanova</em> and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

Billy Elliot musical, Northern Ballet's Casanova and more to be shown on Sky Arts Freeview channel

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

<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

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

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

New dates and casting announced for <em>Anything Goes</em> at Barbican

New dates and casting announced for Anything Goes at Barbican

Hampstead Theatre announces new live productions

Hampstead Theatre announces new live productions

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

Six <em>In the Heights</em> film posters released – ahead of the new trailer this weekend

Six In the Heights film posters released – ahead of the new trailer this weekend

<em>In the Heights</em> movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

In the Heights movie brings UK and Ireland release date forwards by a month

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

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

National Theatre's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> film with Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor trailer released

National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet film with Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor trailer released

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

Les Misérables UK and Ireland tour to recommence in November

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

Hairspray touring production announces new dates from June 2021

Make a Difference Trust to release new single featuring stage stars to mark year since venues closed

Make a Difference Trust to release new single featuring stage stars to mark year since venues closed

Online <em>The Color Purple</em> musical extends run

Online The Color Purple musical extends run

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

Six musical confirms May reopening plans

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

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

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

Why can't outdoor theatre return earlier than indoor?

National Theatre's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> film with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley: photos released

National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet film with Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley: photos released

UK government to conduct review of vaccine passports for entering venues such as theatres

UK government to conduct review of vaccine passports for entering venues such as theatres

Evita, Moulin Rouge! and more to be released on Disney Plus tomorrow as "Star" brand is launched

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

Would you have a Covid test if it meant you could go to the theatre? Our readers' thoughts

Would you have a Covid test if it meant you could go to the theatre? Our readers' thoughts

Photos: <em>The Color Purple</em> musical streamed run first look

Photos: The Color Purple musical streamed run first look

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and more send open letter demanding visa-free travel for artists

<em>Sister Act</em> musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

Sister Act musical postpones London run to 2022 with Whoopi Goldberg dropping out of the run

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

Stage stars join new <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequel series

Stage stars join new Game of Thrones prequel series

Watch Brandy and Todrick Hall sing Rodgers and Hammerstein <em>Cinderella</em> medley for Disney release

Watch Brandy and Todrick Hall sing Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella medley for Disney release

<em>Some Like It Hot</em> musical announces more details

Some Like It Hot musical announces more details

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

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

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

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

<em>Wicked</em> film finds new director Jon M Chu

Wicked film finds new director Jon M Chu

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

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

Industry figures pen letter to government warning of 'devastating consequences' for touring after Brexit

Industry figures pen letter to government warning of 'devastating consequences' for touring after Brexit

Theatres at risk in 2021: a look at some of the venues in need of support

Theatres at risk in 2021: a look at some of the venues in need of support

<em>Moulin Rouge!</em>, <em>Evita</em>, <em>Romeo + Juliet</em> and more to be added to Disney Plus

Moulin Rouge!, Evita, Romeo + Juliet and more to be added to Disney Plus

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>Romeo and Juliet</em> at the National Theatre further casting and release date unveiled

Romeo and Juliet at the National Theatre further casting and release date unveiled

<em>The Color Purple</em> to be recorded and streamed by Curve Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome

The Color Purple to be recorded and streamed by Curve Leicester and Birmingham Hippodrome

Perfect Pitch and stream.theatre to highlight new musicals with online performances

Perfect Pitch and stream.theatre to highlight new musicals with online performances

Watch stage star Laura Benanti parody <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> with Melania Trump performance

Watch stage star Laura Benanti parody Beauty and the Beast with Melania Trump performance

<em>Simply Sondheim</em> musical concert to be streamed on Marquee.TV

Simply Sondheim musical concert to be streamed on Marquee.TV

<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

New theatre platform unveiled by Pitlochry Theatre, Royal Lyceum and more

New theatre platform unveiled by Pitlochry Theatre, Royal Lyceum and more

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

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

Hugh Jackman and Renée Fleming to take part in New York initiative to kickstart the arts post-pandemic

Hugh Jackman and Renée Fleming to take part in New York initiative to kickstart the arts post-pandemic

<em>The Prom</em>'s first international production announced

The Prom's first international production announced

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

Theatres and events venues aid vaccination effort across the UK

<em>Leave a Light On</em> series to return – full line-up announced

Leave a Light On series to return – full line-up announced

<em>Spamalot</em> musical to be adapted into a film, it has been confirmed

Spamalot musical to be adapted into a film, it has been confirmed

<em>The Color Purple</em> musical film confirms release date

The Color Purple musical film confirms release date

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

Over 170,000 people sign petition for Europe-wide visa-free permits for artists post-Brexit

Over 170,000 people sign petition for Europe-wide visa-free permits for artists post-Brexit

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

War of the Worlds streaming on YouTube from Christmas Day

Exclusive: First look at Curve's <em>Sunset Boulevard in Concert</em>

Exclusive: First look at Curve's Sunset Boulevard in Concert

Tributes paid to West End actress Lucinda Shaw

Tributes paid to West End actress Lucinda Shaw

<em>War Horse</em> and <em>Julie</em> with Vanessa Kirby added to National Theatre at Home service

War Horse and Julie with Vanessa Kirby added to National Theatre at Home service

<em>Hamilton</em>, <em>Mary Poppins</em>, <em>Leopoldstadt</em> and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Leopoldstadt and more reveal plans for 2021 returns

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

National Theatre unveils online musical written by James Graham

10 things you can do to help theatres during the pandemic

10 things you can do to help theatres during the pandemic

David Byrne's <em>American Utopia</em> Broadway show released in the UK

David Byrne's American Utopia Broadway show released in the UK

<em>Come From Away</em> to present West End concert production

Come From Away to present West End concert production

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

November theatre ticket sales hit their highest number since the pandemic began, research shows

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

Ruthless! and Gypsy to be streamed on YouTube this weekend

Second person to receive Covid vaccine named William Shakespeare – Twitter has pun-heavy response

Second person to receive Covid vaccine named William Shakespeare – Twitter has pun-heavy response

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

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

<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

Jennifer Saunders joins <em>Sister Act</em> rescheduled tour dates

Jennifer Saunders joins Sister Act rescheduled tour dates

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

Review: <em>The Prom</em> (Netflix)

Review: The Prom (Netflix)

Leeds and Sheffield placed in lockdown tier three – with theatres unable to welcome live audiences

Leeds and Sheffield placed in lockdown tier three – with theatres unable to welcome live audiences

Bristol placed in tier three – with venues now unable to open on 2 December

Bristol placed in tier three – with venues now unable to open on 2 December

London placed in lockdown tier two – meaning the capital's theatres can open in December

London placed in lockdown tier two – meaning the capital's theatres can open in December

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

Sarah Brightman to broadcast concert with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Aled Jones

New tier rules explained – how they might affect English theatres

New tier rules explained – how they might affect English theatres

New nationwide campaign "TuneUp Tuesday" launched to promote careers in the arts

New nationwide campaign "TuneUp Tuesday" launched to promote careers in the arts

<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

Kiln Theatre launches fundraising appeal for community work

Kiln Theatre launches fundraising appeal for community work

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

Spike Lee to create musical film about viagra

Spike Lee to create musical film about viagra

<em>The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</em> announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe announces 2021 UK and Ireland tour

Bristol Old Vic announces socially distanced and streamed winter season

Bristol Old Vic announces socially distanced and streamed winter season

UK Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March 2021

UK Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of March 2021

First look: <em>Rent</em> at the Hope Mill Theatre

First look: Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre

<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

Sean Connery has died aged 90

Sean Connery has died aged 90

New 'choose-your-own' musical set to debut online following collaboration between companies

New 'choose-your-own' musical set to debut online following collaboration between companies

<em>Rent</em> at the Hope Mill Theatre: in rehearsals with the cast of the new revival

Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre: in rehearsals with the cast of the new revival

Watch <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> UK actors and musicians perform medley of tunes

Watch The Phantom of the Opera UK actors and musicians perform medley of tunes

Chancellor announces changes to Job Support Scheme with more funds going to freelance workers

Chancellor announces changes to Job Support Scheme with more funds going to freelance workers

Ian McKellen and Don Black to be recognised at this year's Olivier Awards

Ian McKellen and Don Black to be recognised at this year's Olivier Awards

Coventry City of Culture announces initial programme featuring the RSC, Paines Plough, Handspring and more

Coventry City of Culture announces initial programme featuring the RSC, Paines Plough, Handspring and more

Trailer for <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em> film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman released

Trailer for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom film starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman released

Almost 600 further arts organisations receive funding from Culture Recovery Fund

Almost 600 further arts organisations receive funding from Culture Recovery Fund

Sky Arts and National Theatre Live to broadcast shows on Freeview channel this year

Sky Arts and National Theatre Live to broadcast shows on Freeview channel this year

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Tony Awards 2020: UK shows to watch out for at this year's event

Oxford University develop five-minute COVID-19 antigen test – intended for business use by next summer

Oxford University develop five-minute COVID-19 antigen test – intended for business use by next summer

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces plans to reopen with <em>Iphigenia in Splott</em> and <em>Sancho an Act of Remembrance</em>

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces plans to reopen with Iphigenia in Splott and Sancho an Act of Remembrance

Royal Ballet and <em>Les Misérables</em> performers unite to promote mental health awareness during the pandemic

Royal Ballet and Les Misérables performers unite to promote mental health awareness during the pandemic

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

Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died

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

National Lottery announces nationwide scheme to support socially distanced pantomimes

National Lottery announces nationwide scheme to support socially distanced pantomimes

<em>War Horse</em> to be shown in cinemas to mark Remembrance Sunday

War Horse to be shown in cinemas to mark Remembrance Sunday

Cultural sector to have 'early bounceback' post-Covid, research suggests

Cultural sector to have 'early bounceback' post-Covid, research suggests

International show, co-produced by creators of <em>War Horse</em> puppets, to see refugee figure travel 8000km

International show, co-produced by creators of War Horse puppets, to see refugee figure travel 8000km

West End <em>Uncle Vanya</em> cinema release – first trailer unveiled

West End Uncle Vanya cinema release – first trailer unveiled

New musical theatre radio station – <em>Box Office Radio</em> – launched

New musical theatre radio station – Box Office Radio – launched

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

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

Flute Theatre to present <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> show for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to present A Midsummer Night's Dream show for audiences with autism and their families

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

ATG suspends all 2020 pantomimes until next year

The Lowry to become a temporary court following partnership with Ministry of Justice

The Lowry to become a temporary court following partnership with Ministry of Justice

<em>Nativity! The Musical</em> postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

Nativity! The Musical postpones Christmas run at Birmingham Rep

<em>Rent</em> musical revival at Hope Mill Theatre to go ahead next month with socially distanced audiences

Rent musical revival at Hope Mill Theatre to go ahead next month with socially distanced audiences

Finalists announced for inaugural Women's Prize for Playwriting

Finalists announced for inaugural Women's Prize for Playwriting

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

Health Secretary suggests 'Covid passes' could be key to dropping social distancing in theatres

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'

France to ease restrictions and allow events without social distancing

France to ease restrictions and allow events without social distancing

Over half the arts, entertainment and recreation workforce has been furloughed – more than any other industry

Over half the arts, entertainment and recreation workforce has been furloughed – more than any other industry

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

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

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

Stage shows, musicals and more you can watch in cinemas now

<em>The Color Purple</em> musical film details revealed

The Color Purple musical film details revealed

Theatr Clwyd to be part of Welsh government trials for outdoor shows

Theatr Clwyd to be part of Welsh government trials for outdoor shows

Production resumes on <em>Cinderella</em> musical film with Billy Porter, Beverley Knight, James Corden and more

Production resumes on Cinderella musical film with Billy Porter, Beverley Knight, James Corden and more

<em>Romantics Anonymous</em> musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Romantics Anonymous musical to be live-streamed from Bristol Old Vic stage

Immersive <em>Doctor Who</em> West End experience set to open in February 2021 with more details revealed

Immersive Doctor Who West End experience set to open in February 2021 with more details revealed

Arts Council England releases annual report: 'We will not be able to save every organisation'

Arts Council England releases annual report: 'We will not be able to save every organisation'

Shortlist announced for inaugural Women's Prize for Playwriting

Shortlist announced for inaugural Women's Prize for Playwriting

English National Opera announces cast for outdoor Alexandra Palace shows

English National Opera announces cast for outdoor Alexandra Palace shows

<em>Les Misérables</em>, <em>Phantom</em>, <em>Billy Elliot</em> and more added to BroadwayHD for UK users

Les Misérables, Phantom, Billy Elliot and more added to BroadwayHD for UK users

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

12 musical revivals to see in 2021

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

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

London drive-in venue to start offering seats to pedestrians and cyclists

London drive-in venue to start offering seats to pedestrians and cyclists

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

Birmingham Rep to help provide 9000 meals for children in poverty

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre announces socially distanced summer season

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre announces socially distanced summer season

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

RSC to stage free outdoor shows from August

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

Sky Arts to become a free TV channel in the UK

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

New Howard Ashman documentary to be released on Disney Plus

New Howard Ashman documentary to be released on Disney Plus

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Further guidance on staging indoor safe performances released by the government

Joe Hill-Gibbins will no longer become artistic director of Headlong

Joe Hill-Gibbins will no longer become artistic director of Headlong

<em>Swan Lake</em> production performed in bath tubs by 27 ballet dancers released

Swan Lake production performed in bath tubs by 27 ballet dancers released

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

Government announces £1.5bn package to support the arts through the pandemic

Government announces £1.5bn package to support the arts through the pandemic

Lucie Jones and David Hunter to star in live-streamed concert from the West End

Lucie Jones and David Hunter to star in live-streamed concert from the West End

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

Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close permanently, it has been confirmed

Nuffield Southampton Theatres to close permanently, it has been confirmed

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

US theatre designs socially distanced auditorium inspired by Shakespeare's Globe

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

First ever UK drive-in drag show announced

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden unveils roadmap to reopen theatres and begin performances

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden unveils roadmap to reopen theatres and begin performances

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals <em>Hamilton</em> Disney clip and announces two changes made to the show

Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals Hamilton Disney clip and announces two changes made to the show

Quiz: Can you work out the theatre from its location on an unmarked map?

Quiz: Can you work out the theatre from its location on an unmarked map?

Photographer Helen Murray releases series of portraits in collaboration with Act for Change

Photographer Helen Murray releases series of portraits in collaboration with Act for Change

Further images and first look released for <em>Hamilton</em> Disney film

Further images and first look released for Hamilton Disney film

<em>Hamilton</em> on Disney trailer with Lin-Manuel Miranda released

Hamilton on Disney trailer with Lin-Manuel Miranda released

Photos: First look at <em>Hamilton</em> on Disney+

Photos: First look at Hamilton on Disney+

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

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to test live performances at the London Palladium in July

Andrew Lloyd Webber announces plans to test live performances at the London Palladium in July

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'

UK creative industries projected to lose £1.4 billion a week in revenue in 2020

UK creative industries projected to lose £1.4 billion a week in revenue in 2020

<em>The Inheritance</em>, <em>Tina</em> and more win at the Drama Desk Awards

The Inheritance, Tina and more win at the Drama Desk Awards

Wales Millennium Centre to remain closed until January 2021

Wales Millennium Centre to remain closed until January 2021

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

Flute Theatre to live-stream new show to households for audiences with autism and their families

Watch Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Watch Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes tour cast reunite for 12-minute isolated performance

Black Lives Matter: Powerful tweets and links from the theatre community

Black Lives Matter: Powerful tweets and links from the theatre community

Watch John Boyega's Black Lives Matter speech from Hyde Park rally

Watch John Boyega's Black Lives Matter speech from Hyde Park rally

Black Lives Matter: organisations and theatre companies to donate to and support

Black Lives Matter: organisations and theatre companies to donate to and support

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

<em>Rent</em> revival announces full creative team and new dates

Rent revival announces full creative team and new dates

<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

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

Open letter released calling for freelancer support to be extended in line with job retention scheme

Open letter released calling for freelancer support to be extended in line with job retention scheme

Derby Theatre: 'Theatres can be a key ally in regenerating communities'

Derby Theatre: 'Theatres can be a key ally in regenerating communities'

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'

Audiences have been recreating show posters for the National Theatre

Audiences have been recreating show posters for the National Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh, Leonard Blavatnik, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more make <em>Sunday Times</em> Rich List

Cameron Mackintosh, Leonard Blavatnik, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more make Sunday Times Rich List

Watch <em>Normal People</em> star Paul Mescal sing <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> in a 2012 stage production

Watch Normal People star Paul Mescal sing The Phantom of the Opera in a 2012 stage production

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?

Andrew Lloyd Webber raises half a million dollars for the Actor's Fund by streaming his shows online

Andrew Lloyd Webber raises half a million dollars for the Actor's Fund by streaming his shows online

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

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

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?

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

T-shirts featuring 16 West End shows created to raise money for charity

A new streaming service is bringing Broadway shows to the UK

A new streaming service is bringing Broadway shows to the UK

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

English National Opera to hold drive-in performances at Alexandra Palace

English National Opera to hold drive-in performances at Alexandra Palace

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

Tamsin Greig, Noma Dumezweni and Patrick Stewart to help students with their homework for the RSC

<em>All or Nothing</em> West End musical to be streamed on YouTube

All or Nothing West End musical to be streamed on YouTube

National Youth Theatre announces promenade show with 1000 cast members in response to climate crisis

National Youth Theatre announces promenade show with 1000 cast members in response to climate crisis

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

In The Heights movie moves release date to June 2021

Equity and SOLT deal provides West End performers with new protections

Equity and SOLT deal provides West End performers with new protections

Viral Marsh family performs new <em>Les Misérables</em> number "Do You Hear The People Sing"

Viral Marsh family performs new Les Misérables number "Do You Hear The People Sing"

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's live <em>Fleabag</em> performance to be made available online to raise money for charity

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's live Fleabag performance to be made available online to raise money for charity

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

Belarus Free Theatre to stream archive online as it launches new campaign

Belarus Free Theatre to stream archive online as it launches new campaign

<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

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

LIFT 2020 cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak

LIFT 2020 cancelled due to ongoing coronavirus outbreak

<em>Thriller Live</em> confirms its 11-year West End run is finished

Thriller Live confirms its 11-year West End run is finished

SOLT and UK Theatres bring together lead charities to create industry-wide support network site

SOLT and UK Theatres bring together lead charities to create industry-wide support network site

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

Kevin Clifton to star in <em>Strictly Ballroom</em> UK and Ireland tour

Kevin Clifton to star in Strictly Ballroom UK and Ireland tour

Joe Hill-Gibbins announced as new Headlong artistic director

Joe Hill-Gibbins announced as new Headlong artistic director

Top five selling regional productions on WhatsOnStage in February

Top five selling regional productions on WhatsOnStage in February

NaTasha Yvette Williams joins <em>Waitress</em> in the West End, David Hunter and Lucie Jones confirm return date

NaTasha Yvette Williams joins Waitress in the West End, David Hunter and Lucie Jones confirm return date

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'

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's <em>Animal Farm</em> for 2022 tour

Robert Icke to adapt George Orwell's Animal Farm for 2022 tour

<em>Be More Chill</em> musical UK premiere: watch the cast celebrate opening at The Other Palace

Be More Chill musical UK premiere: watch the cast celebrate opening at The Other Palace

<em>Be More Chill</em> UK premiere: first look at Scott Folan, Millie O'Connell and more in the hit musical

Be More Chill UK premiere: first look at Scott Folan, Millie O'Connell and more in the hit musical

Matthew Bourne's <em>The Red Shoes</em> to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes to be screened in cinemas

Frantic Assembly at 25: Interview with <em>I Think We Are Alone</em>'s Chizzy Akudolu and Polly Frame

Frantic Assembly at 25: Interview with I Think We Are Alone's Chizzy Akudolu and Polly Frame

Theatres at Risk 2020 Register announced

Theatres at Risk 2020 Register announced

<em>Rent</em> to be revived at the Hope Mill Theatre

Rent to be revived at the Hope Mill Theatre

<em>Be More Chill</em> musical UK premiere: watch the cast in rehearsals

Be More Chill musical UK premiere: watch the cast in rehearsals

Watch John Kani, Antony Sher and Janice Honeyman introduce <em>Kunene and the King</em> to the West End

Watch John Kani, Antony Sher and Janice Honeyman introduce Kunene and the King to the West End

National Youth Theatre to transform London home with £2,000,000 mayoral funding

National Youth Theatre to transform London home with £2,000,000 mayoral funding

<em>Kinky Boots</em> cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

Kinky Boots cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

14 shows we want to see return to the stage in 2020

14 shows we want to see return to the stage in 2020

15 new musicals to see in 2020

15 new musicals to see in 2020

<em>My Best Friend's Wedding</em> musical world premiere tour to star Alexandra Burke

My Best Friend's Wedding musical world premiere tour to star Alexandra Burke

<em>Be More Chill</em> UK lead cast announced

Be More Chill UK lead cast announced

<em>Strictly Ballroom The Musical</em> to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

Strictly Ballroom The Musical to embark on tour with Craig Revel Horwood directing

All-Star <em>Les Misérables</em> West End concert production announces new cinema screening dates

All-Star Les Misérables West End concert production announces new cinema screening dates

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

Comic and director Jonathan Miller has died aged 85

<em>Wicked</em> extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wicked extends in the West End at the Apollo Victoria Theatre

Killian Donnelly to lead <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em> UK and Ireland tour

Killian Donnelly to lead The Phantom of the Opera UK and Ireland tour

<em>Guardian</em> theatre critic Michael Billington announces retirement

Guardian theatre critic Michael Billington announces retirement

All-star <em>Les Misérables</em> staged concert to be broadcast in cinemas

All-star Les Misérables staged concert to be broadcast in cinemas

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Marisha Wallace to embark on debut UK tour

Theatre casting toolkit launched by Tonic to help improve diversity on stage

Theatre casting toolkit launched by Tonic to help improve diversity on stage

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster to guest edit WhatsOnStage

<em>The Barricade Boys Christmas Cabaret</em> returns to The Other Palace

The Barricade Boys Christmas Cabaret returns to The Other Palace

<em>Curtains</em> tour starring Jason Manford, Ore Oduba and Carley Stenson: first look photos

Curtains tour starring Jason Manford, Ore Oduba and Carley Stenson: first look photos

RSC unveils 2020 summer season including Miles Jupp and programme of European work

RSC unveils 2020 summer season including Miles Jupp and programme of European work

New <em>Les Misérables</em> casting announced for the Sondheim Theatre and on tour

New Les Misérables casting announced for the Sondheim Theatre and on tour

Jill Halfpenny, Karl Collins and Michael Elcock to star in Young Vic's <em>in a word</em>

Jill Halfpenny, Karl Collins and Michael Elcock to star in Young Vic's in a word

Cirque du Soleil to return to the UK with acrobatic ice production <em>Crystal</em>

Cirque du Soleil to return to the UK with acrobatic ice production Crystal

<em>Les Misérables</em> UK and Ireland tour new casting and dates announced

Les Misérables UK and Ireland tour new casting and dates announced

Matthew Bourne's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> to be screened in cinemas

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet to be screened in cinemas

Lily James joins live Margaret Atwood event for new book <em>The Testaments</em>

Lily James joins live Margaret Atwood event for new book The Testaments

Andrew Scott and James McArdle among h100 nominees

Andrew Scott and James McArdle among h100 nominees

<em>Phantom</em> open auditions at Mountview attract hundreds: photos

Phantom open auditions at Mountview attract hundreds: photos

Best theatre 2019: play and show reviews in London

Best theatre 2019: play and show reviews in London

<em>Friendsical</em> Friends musical parody: first look photos

Friendsical Friends musical parody: first look photos

Harold Pinter's <em>No Man's Land</em> to tour the UK

Harold Pinter's No Man's Land to tour the UK

<em>Sister Act</em> to embark on 2020 UK tour and run in London

Sister Act to embark on 2020 UK tour and run in London

Ian McKellen's one-man show to run in the West End for 80 performances

Ian McKellen's one-man show to run in the West End for 80 performances

Ore Oduba joins <em>Grease</em> UK and Ireland tour

Ore Oduba joins Grease UK and Ireland tour

Transgender actor to play Hamlet in St Paul's Church production

Transgender actor to play Hamlet in St Paul's Church production

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman to star in film version of Florian Zeller's <em>The Father</em>

Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman to star in film version of Florian Zeller's The Father

Sami Ibrahim wins inaugural Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award

Sami Ibrahim wins inaugural Theatre Uncut Political Playwriting Award

<em>The Crucible</em> gender-switched revival at the Yard Theatre casting announced

The Crucible gender-switched revival at the Yard Theatre casting announced

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

London theatres to dim lights in memory of theatre producer Duncan C Weldon

Home Secretary Sajid Javid invited to special performance of <em>The Jungle</em> by Good Chance Theatre

Home Secretary Sajid Javid invited to special performance of The Jungle by Good Chance Theatre

Sheridan Smith in <em>Funny Girl</em>: Watch "Don't Rain On My Parade" before it comes to cinemas

Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl: Watch "Don't Rain On My Parade" before it comes to cinemas

Natasha Barnes, Vikki Stone and Bronté Barbé join Lauren Samuels and Lucie Jones in LMTO <em>Girlfriends</em>

Natasha Barnes, Vikki Stone and Bronté Barbé join Lauren Samuels and Lucie Jones in LMTO Girlfriends

<em>Shakespeare in Love</em> to embark on UK tour

Shakespeare in Love to embark on UK tour

There's huge potential in arts philanthropy funding

There's huge potential in arts philanthropy funding

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2018: five shows to see

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2018: five shows to see

Regional theatre audiences drop, report says

Regional theatre audiences drop, report says

Sting's one-off outdoor performance of <em>The Last Ship</em> cancelled

Sting's one-off outdoor performance of The Last Ship cancelled

<em>Thriller Live</em> announces West End extension

Thriller Live announces West End extension

<em>Still Alice</em> stage adaptation to embark on UK tour starring Sharon Small

Still Alice stage adaptation to embark on UK tour starring Sharon Small

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's <em>The Christmasaurus</em>

Matt Willis, Carrie Hope Fletcher and Harry Judd to star in Tom Fletcher's The Christmasaurus

Theatregoers of the Week: 'If you're visiting London, you have to go to the theatre'

Theatregoers of the Week: 'If you're visiting London, you have to go to the theatre'

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Test your theatre knowledge: Quiz of the month

Ten things to see at London International Mime Festival 2017

Ten things to see at London International Mime Festival 2017

Casting announced for <em>Lady Chatterley’s Lover</em> at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

Casting announced for Lady Chatterley’s Lover at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield

James McArdle wins 2015 Ian Charleson Award

James McArdle wins 2015 Ian Charleson Award

<em>Kinky Boots</em>, <em>Groundhog Day</em> and UK casts send messages of support to Orlando victims

Kinky Boots, Groundhog Day and UK casts send messages of support to Orlando victims

Why we want a repertory company at the Liverpool Everyman

Why we want a repertory company at the Liverpool Everyman

Five things you didn't know about Liverpool Everyman

Five things you didn't know about Liverpool Everyman

Regional Theatre Focus: Sharon Clark, Literary Producer at Bristol Old Vic

Regional Theatre Focus: Sharon Clark, Literary Producer at Bristol Old Vic

A night of operatic <em>Pleasure</em>

A night of operatic Pleasure

Claire Sweeney joins cast of <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</em>

Claire Sweeney joins cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

<em>American Idiot</em> returns to the West End

American Idiot returns to the West End

Kevin Spacey Foundation: "It’s not enough just to have the creative idea"

Kevin Spacey Foundation: "It’s not enough just to have the creative idea"

<em>Guys and Dolls</em> transfers to Phoenix Theatre and tours the UK

Guys and Dolls transfers to Phoenix Theatre and tours the UK

<em>Private Lives</em> (Churchill Theatre, Bromley and touring)

Private Lives (Churchill Theatre, Bromley and touring)

<em>Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern</em> (Arcola Theatre)

Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern (Arcola Theatre)

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

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

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

12 thoughts every theatregoer has had this year

<em>The Rocky Horror Show</em> (Theatre Royal, Brighton)

The Rocky Horror Show (Theatre Royal, Brighton)

Cast announced for UK tour of <em>After Miss Julie</em>

Cast announced for UK tour of After Miss Julie

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on <em>Chitty Chitty Bang Bang</em>

Let's talk about sets: Simon Higlett on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Michael Pennington to play King Lear and <em>Peter and the Starcatcher</em> makes European premiere

Michael Pennington to play King Lear and Peter and the Starcatcher makes European premiere

Shortlist announced for Verity Bargate new writing award

Shortlist announced for Verity Bargate new writing award

Casting announced for UK tour of <em>Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang</em>

Casting announced for UK tour of Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

RSC announce 400th anniversary spring/summer season

Open auditions announced for West End <em>Aladdin</em>

Open auditions announced for West End Aladdin

Climate-based love story <em>The Edge</em> to tour UK

Climate-based love story The Edge to tour UK

First look at <em>West End Bares: Take Off</em>

First look at West End Bares: Take Off

New casting announced for <em>Wicked</em>

New casting announced for Wicked

Paul Cattermole, Diana Vickers and Ben Freeman lead <em>Rocky Horror</em> cast

Paul Cattermole, Diana Vickers and Ben Freeman lead Rocky Horror cast

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

24 theatre openings this month that should be on your radar

What's in my dressing room? – <em>Dance 'til Dawn</em>'s Vincent Simone

What's in my dressing room? – Dance 'til Dawn's Vincent Simone

Farooq Chaudhry steps down as chair of Dance UK

Farooq Chaudhry steps down as chair of Dance UK

Choreographers warn of 'declining standards' at UK dance schools

Choreographers warn of 'declining standards' at UK dance schools

Tickets on sale for 2015 <em>Rocky Horror</em> tour

Tickets on sale for 2015 Rocky Horror tour

Mel Brooks brings solo show to West End

Mel Brooks brings solo show to West End

Dream Casting: <em>Mary Poppins</em> floats back into theatres

Dream Casting: Mary Poppins floats back into theatres

Quiz: Which show should you take your kids to this half term?

Quiz: Which show should you take your kids to this half term?

Addams Family musical eyes long-awaited West End debut?

Addams Family musical eyes long-awaited West End debut?

<em>Godspell in concert</em> seeks choir

Godspell in concert seeks choir

Write to Play teams up with North West Theatres for Second Year

Write to Play teams up with North West Theatres for Second Year

Royal Exchange – Truth About Youth presents <em>At Night</em>

Royal Exchange – Truth About Youth presents At Night

Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme candidates announced

Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme candidates announced

New production of <em>Macbeth</em> performed in darkness

New production of Macbeth performed in darkness

Old Vic's <em>Crucible</em> with Richard Armitage broadcast to cinemas

Old Vic's Crucible with Richard Armitage broadcast to cinemas

Eric and Little Ern (Tour – Liverpool)

Eric and Little Ern (Tour – Liverpool)

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

Royal Court celebrates 20th anniversary of Jerwood New Playwrights

<em>Billy Elliot Live</em> to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in November

Billy Elliot Live to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in November

United We Stand (Tour – Liverpool)

United We Stand (Tour – Liverpool)

Lorna Luft chats about <em>Puttin' on the Ritz</em>

Lorna Luft chats about Puttin' on the Ritz

Forced Entertainment among 2014 <em>Fierce Festival</em> line up

Forced Entertainment among 2014 Fierce Festival line up

<em>Matilda</em> holds gala performance for Children in Need

Matilda holds gala performance for Children in Need

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Broke (Edinburgh Fringe)

An Open Letter to Arts Council England regarding the cut to Orange Tree Theatre's funding

An Open Letter to Arts Council England regarding the cut to Orange Tree Theatre's funding

Monty Python's <em>Spamalot</em> embarks on new UK tour in 2015

Monty Python's Spamalot embarks on new UK tour in 2015

Shrewsbury 24 play <em>United We Stand</em> tours from Sept

Shrewsbury 24 play United We Stand tours from Sept

Sheila Hancock, <em>Grounded</em> & <em>3 Little Pigs</em> in Royal Exchange Studio Season

Sheila Hancock, Grounded & 3 Little Pigs in Royal Exchange Studio Season

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Dinosaur Zoo returns to region, 18 July

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