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Thursday, May 26, 2016

Equity and SDUK clash over who best represents directors by Matthew Hemley

A bitter war of words has erupted between new industry body Stage Directors UK and union Equity over who can best represent

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British comedy chain wins second appeal against Glee producers by Matthew Hemley

A UK comedy chain has won a second appeal hearing against the producers of US television series Glee. Comic Enterprises Ltd, which

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Mamma Mia! and Wicked join West End Live line-up by Matthew Hemley

The Bodyguard, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mamma Mia! and Matilda are among the shows taking part in this year's West End

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Ralph Fiennes' Richard III to launch Almeida's live-screening venture by Matthew Hemley

Ralph Fiennes' turn as Richard III in the forthcoming Almeida Theatre production will be broadcast to cinemas globally as part of a

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Jonathan Church steps down as artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company after nine months by Matthew Hemley

Jonathan Church has stepped down from his role as artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company after nine months, admitting that it had

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Happy to Help to premiere at Park Theatre in London by Matthew Hemley

A play discovered through a development scheme at the Park Theatre in north London is to receive its world premiere at the

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Palace Theatre plans Hogwarts-themed Harry Potter facade by Matthew Hemley

West End venue the Palace Theatre is seeking planning permission to give its facade a Harry Potter-themed overhaul. A planning application has

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Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls and Matilda in Kids Week scheme by Matthew Hemley

West End shows including The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls and Matilda are included in this year's Kids Week initiative.

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Sean Foley to direct Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End plays by Matthew Hemley

Sean Foley is to direct Ronald Harwood's The Dresser starring Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith, in a co-production that marks the first

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Equity calls for cap on audition fees in bid to widen access to drama schools by Matthew Hemley

Drama schools across the UK are facing a crackdown on audition fees as part of a fresh bid to improve accessibility to

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Sweet Charity and Alan Turing play in Royal Exchange's new season by Matthew Hemley

Musical Sweet Charity is to be staged at the Royal Exchange in Manchester this Christmas, as part of a new season that

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Matthew Byam Shaw: Role of theatre producers is 'totally misunderstood' by Matthew Hemley

Theatre producers "get a rough deal" because their role is "totally misunderstood" by the public and the sector, the head of a

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Howard Panter: We will go after 'National Theatre audience' by Matthew Hemley

Howard Panter has revealed that he wants to make the Trafalgar Studios a home for "distinguished theatre productions", claiming much of Ambassador

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is first West End show to offer day seats via app by Matthew Hemley

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has become the first West End production to offer day tickets via app TodayTix. The show follows

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National Theatre to host UK's first arts sponsorship conference by Matthew Hemley

The National Theatre is to host the UK's first conference on sponsorship in the arts. Called Art of Sponsorship, the event will

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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Sadiq Khan: Arts will be 'one of my big themes' by Matthew Hemley

New London mayor Sadiq Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to culture, claiming the arts will be one of his "big themes" during

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Starter's orders for West End Fun Run with Les Mis, Phantom and Kinky Boots by Matthew Hemley

Cast members from shows including Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera and Kinky Boots will take to the streets of London

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Perfect Pitch " the engine room of new British musicals by Matthew Hemley

A little over a decade ago, Andy Barnes was a police offer looking for a new challenge. Today he's running a production

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

In pictures: Aladdin rehearsal photos released by Matthew Hemley

Images of the cast of Aladdin, the new West End musical from Disney, rehearsing ahead of the show's opening next month have

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Musical theatre revue show tour starring Keith Jack put on hold by Matthew Hemley

A tour starring former Any Dream Will Do contestant Keith Jack has been pulled just weeks before it was due to start.

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Eva Noblezada: 'When I step on stage something takes over my body' by Matthew Hemley

On the day Eva Noblezada meets me to chat about her new role as Eponine in Les Miserables, she sends out a

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US production of Into the Woods to run at Menier Chocolate Factory by Matthew Hemley

Fiasco Theater's production of Into the Woods will come to London for a run at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The show, which

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Free Ian McKellen West End guide launches by Matthew Hemley

Ian McKellen is voicing a free audio guide of London's West End. Produced by the Society of London Theatre and audio walking

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West Yorkshire Playhouse launches guide to dementia-friendly performances by Matthew Hemley

A guide for theatres on how to stage dementia-friendly performances has been published by the West Yorkshire Playhouse. The Leeds venue staged

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Theatre 2016 responds to pricing criticism with pledge to subsidise more tickets by Matthew Hemley

Organisers behind industry conference Theatre 2016 have vowed to increase the number of subsidised tickets it offers for future events, following criticisms

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Monday, May 16, 2016

Scott Alan named artistic director of Crazy Coqs' comedy, music and theatre programme by Matthew Hemley

Composer and singer Scott Alan has been named artistic director in residence for Live at Zedel and has programmed an opening line-up

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Yinka Ayinde: 'Connect to popular culture' to attract new theatregoers by Matthew Hemley

The producer of the first Afrobeat musical to be staged in the West End has warned that the industry needs to stay

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Friday, May 13, 2016

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All stories by Matthew Hemley on BroadwayStars

Equity and SDUK clash over who best represents directors by Matthew Hemley

British comedy chain wins second appeal against Glee producers by Matthew Hemley

Mamma Mia! and Wicked join West End Live line-up by Matthew Hemley

Ralph Fiennes' Richard III to launch Almeida's live-screening venture by Matthew Hemley

Jonathan Church steps down as artistic director of Sydney Theatre Company after nine months by Matthew Hemley

Happy to Help to premiere at Park Theatre in London by Matthew Hemley

Palace Theatre plans Hogwarts-themed Harry Potter facade by Matthew Hemley

Mamma Mia!, Guys and Dolls and Matilda in Kids Week scheme by Matthew Hemley

Sean Foley to direct Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End plays by Matthew Hemley

Equity calls for cap on audition fees in bid to widen access to drama schools by Matthew Hemley

Sweet Charity and Alan Turing play in Royal Exchange's new season by Matthew Hemley

Matthew Byam Shaw: Role of theatre producers is 'totally misunderstood' by Matthew Hemley

Howard Panter: We will go after 'National Theatre audience' by Matthew Hemley

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is first West End show to offer day seats via app by Matthew Hemley

National Theatre to host UK's first arts sponsorship conference by Matthew Hemley

Sadiq Khan: Arts will be 'one of my big themes' by Matthew Hemley

Starter's orders for West End Fun Run with Les Mis, Phantom and Kinky Boots by Matthew Hemley

Perfect Pitch " the engine room of new British musicals by Matthew Hemley

In pictures: Aladdin rehearsal photos released by Matthew Hemley

Musical theatre revue show tour starring Keith Jack put on hold by Matthew Hemley

Eva Noblezada: 'When I step on stage something takes over my body' by Matthew Hemley

US production of Into the Woods to run at Menier Chocolate Factory by Matthew Hemley

Free Ian McKellen West End guide launches by Matthew Hemley

West Yorkshire Playhouse launches guide to dementia-friendly performances by Matthew Hemley

Theatre 2016 responds to pricing criticism with pledge to subsidise more tickets by Matthew Hemley

Scott Alan named artistic director of Crazy Coqs' comedy, music and theatre programme by Matthew Hemley

Yinka Ayinde: 'Connect to popular culture' to attract new theatregoers by Matthew Hemley

Samuel West: 'Ryanair' approach to theatre add-ons must stop by Matthew Hemley

ITC chief executive claims public money is funding 'corporate entertainment' by Matthew Hemley

Matt Smith cast in new play Unreachable at London's Royal Court by Matthew Hemley

Louise Dearman and Laura Pitt-Pulford cast in Side Show by Matthew Hemley