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Friday, July 31, 2015

Arlene Phillips, Equity and SOLT join campaign against government's Ebacc proposals by Georgia Snow

Arts leaders have ramped up a campaign against proposed changes to GCSEs, claiming the move will “jeopardise” opportunities for young people. The

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Sutton Theatres to launch new 120-seat venue by Georgia Snow

A new 120-seat performance space with a focus on original work, cabaret and music will open as part of the relaunched Secombe

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Joan Littlewood sculpture to be unveiled in October by Georgia Snow

A sculpture of pioneering theatre director Joan Littlewood will be unveiled at Theatre Royal Stratford East this October. The bronze sculpture, called

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Richard O'Brien returns to Rocky Horror Show for first UK appearance in 20 years by Georgia Snow

Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien is to play the role of the Narrator in a run of the musical at the

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Date set for Whatsonstage versus Terri Paddock compensation hearing by Georgia Snow

A date has been set for a hearing at which Whatsonstage founding member Terri Paddock will be told how much compensation she

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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Production news round-up: July 22 to 28 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' The Mentalists is to close in the West End one month earlier than planned, with producers blaming a "challenging post-summer

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Old Red Lion to produce world premiere of Arthur Miller's first play by Georgia Snow

The Old Red Lion Theatre is to stage the world premiere of Arthur Miller’s first play, No Villain. The 1936 play is

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Leeds council awards £4.9m for West Yorkshire Playhouse redevelopment by Georgia Snow

Plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of West Yorkshire Playhouse have moved one step closer after Leeds City Council granted the project

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Sky Arts to broadcast Matthew Bourne's The Car Man by Georgia Snow

Sky Arts is to broadcast a performance of Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man, which is currently running at Sadler’s Wells. The New

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Hoxton Hall to reopen as home of new variety after £2m revamp by Georgia Snow

East London venue Hoxton Hall is to relaunch later this year as a home for contemporary variety performance. The Victorian music hall

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Neil LaBute and Bola Agbaje pen plays as part of global food crisis project by Georgia Snow

Neil LaBute and Bola Agbaje are among six playwrights who have teamed up to create six new plays in response to the

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Jenny Bede: 'I graduated as celebrity casting came of age' by Georgia Snow

Jenny Bede began her career in musical theatre before developing a taste for stand-up comedy. Her latest show, Don't Look at Me,

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Friday, July 24, 2015

All-female theatre company Othermother launches in Wales by Georgia Snow

An all-female theatre company is being launched in Wales to promote new writing and voices for the stage. Othermother has been set

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Andre Rieu concert breaks cinema box office record by Georgia Snow

A performance by musician and conductor Andre Rieu has become the highest grossing music concert ever in UK and Irish cinemas. Around

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Production news round-up: July 15 to 21 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' The Importance of Being Earnest starring David Suchet will be broadcast live to cinemas on October 8. The show is

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Charlotte Church to feature in new version of Lysistrata by Georgia Snow

Charlotte Church is to feature in a music theatre version of Lysistrata as part of a programme of musical events running alongside

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Queen's Theatre Hornchurch launches apprenticeship scheme by Georgia Snow

A paid apprenticeship scheme is to be launched by the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch. The east London theatre will offer two apprenticeships. One

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LAMDA's Rosalind Eleazar wins 2015 Spotlight Prize by Georgia Snow

Rosalind Eleazar has won this year’s Spotlight Prize. Eleazar, who completed her studies at LAMDA this year, beat off competition from 19 other

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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The Yard Theatre announces autumn season by Georgia Snow

The Yard Theatre in east London has announced its autumn season, which includes two new works by female playwrights. EV Crowe’s Brenda,

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Actor Tom Beard dies aged 50 by Georgia Snow

Stage and screen actor Tom Beard has died aged 50. Beard, who last appeared on stage in 2014 in Polly Stenham’s Hotel

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Fringe producers react to tribunal U-turn over profit-sharing by Georgia Snow

Producers have warned of a “witch hunt” against their peers on the fringe, which they claim could damage improvements regarding the low

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Abbey Theatre in Dublin appoints new joint directors by Georgia Snow

Dublin's Abbey Theatre has appointed Neil Murray and Graham McLaren as joint directors. Murray and McLaren join the theatre from the National

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Monday, July 20, 2015

Susie Blake to star in Handbagged tour by Georgia Snow

Susie Blake is to play the Queen in the touring production of Handbagged, which takes place this autumn. Blake will lead a

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Last Night of the Proms to celebrate The Sound of Music by Georgia Snow

The 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music will be celebrated as part of the Last Night of the Proms. The Last

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Rich Mix granted stay of execution following trial delay by Georgia Snow

East London arts venue Rich Mix has said it remains “hopeful” that it can settle an £850,000 dispute with Tower Hamlets council,

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Drama leaders accuse Nicky Morgan of 'sidestepping' arts education by Georgia Snow

Drama leaders have criticised education secretary Nicky Morgan for “sidestepping” the issue of arts teaching in schools. They claim that subjects such

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A Doll's House leads new Sherman Cymru season by Georgia Snow

Sherman Cymru has announced its autumn season, which includes a new production of A Doll’s House directed by artistic director Rachel O’Riordan.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Cathy Waller: 'I had this urge to make work that was true to sound and rhythm' by Georgia Snow

Cathy Waller formed her own company three years ago after a successful freelance career. The company's latest work is being performed as

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Education secretary Nicky Morgan stands ground on 'career-limiting' arts subjects by Georgia Snow

Education secretary Nicky Morgan has defended her claims that arts subjects limit career choices. She said she was not criticising the arts

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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Production news round-up: July 8 to 14 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS ' Zoe Wanamaker and John Dagleish are to feature in Harlequinade as part of Kenneth Branagh's season of West End plays.

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New apprenticeship scheme launches at Chichester Festival Theatre by Georgia Snow

Chichester Festival Theatre has announced a new apprenticeship scheme that will offer opportunities for young people in five areas of the organisation.

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