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Monday, March 7, 2016

Derby fire prompts renewed safety warning for theatres by Matthew Hemley

A warning has been issued about the vulnerability of theatres to fire, with venues being urged to have security measures in place

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Derby Hippodrome struck by third fire in seven years by Matthew Hemley

The beleaguered Derby Hippodrome has suffered its third major blaze since 2009. A large fire broke out at the venue at around

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Bolton's Octagon wins seven prizes at Manchester Theatre Awards by Matthew Hemley

Bolton's Octagon Theatre took the lion's share of prizes at this year's Manchester Theatre Awards, with seven gongs including best actor and

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Dewynters' founder Anthony Pye-Jeary: 'It's time for a new era' by Matthew Hemley

Dewynters co-founder Anthony Pye-Jeary has spoken about his decision to step down after 50 years with the company, revealing he is making

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Equity launches pioneering online branch by Matthew Hemley

Equity has launched what it claims to be the world's first online-only trade union branch. The online branch has been in development

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Good Chance Theatre vows to expand despite Calais 'war zone' by Matthew Hemley

Founders of a theatre in the Calais migrant camp have vowed to continue providing a space for refugees, claiming that a court

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Unions call on culture secretary John Whittingdale to 'step in and save ENO' by Matthew Hemley

Culture secretary John Whittingdale is being urged to back a campaign aimed at saving English National Opera. Unions Equity, BECTU and the

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Shakespeare Live! hosted by David Tennant to be broadcast to cinemas by Matthew Hemley

An event marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death hosted by David Tennant is to be broadcast live to cinemas around the

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Dewynters founder Anthony Pye-Jeary leaves as James Charrington is named new head by Matthew Hemley

Dewynters co-founder Anthony Pye-Jeary is leaving the company, with James Charrington named new chief executive. Pye-Jeary is stepping down at the end

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Southwark Playhouse to host workshops for emerging talent by Matthew Hemley

Producer Paul Taylor-Mills and director Charlotte Westenra are leading workshops aimed at nurturing new talent, as part of a series of sessions

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to London by Matthew Hemley

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is to return to the West End for a second London run from October. The show, created by

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London mayoral hopeful Zac Goldsmith: 'I don't have a specific arts policy' by Matthew Hemley

Conservative London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has ruled out creating a separate arts manifesto as part of his campaign. Instead, he said

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Manchester's Bridgewater Hall appoints Andrew Bolt as chief executive by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Bolt, former general manager of Australia's Perth Concert Hall, has been appointed chief executive of the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. John

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Bill Kenwright to reimagine musical Ghost for UK tour by Matthew Hemley

Bill Kenwright is producing a tour of musical Ghost, which will feature new music and an expanded book. The production opens at

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Sheridan Smith pulls out of Funny Girl performances after father's cancer diagnosis by Matthew Hemley

Sheridan Smith has pulled out of this evening's (March 2) performance of Funny Girl following news that her father has been diagnosed

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Sky funds Central scholarships for students with disabilities by Matthew Hemley

Broadcasting giant Sky is supporting a new fund at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama that will provide disabled students

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ENO to cut senior pay by 20% by Matthew Hemley

English National Opera is to reduce pay levels for senior management by 20% as it seeks to make savings of £5 million.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Arts Council's Pete Staves joins Frantic Assembly by Matthew Hemley

Arts Council England's Pete Staves is to join Frantic Assembly as executive director and joint chief executive. Staves leaves his post at

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Cinema boss Mark Dobson appointed exec director of Manchester Royal Exchange by Matthew Hemley

Manchester's Royal Exchange has appointed Mark Dobson as its new executive director. Dobson, who has been chief executive of Tyneside Cinema for

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Monday, February 29, 2016

Phantom of the Opera actor recognised as 'longest-serving West End cast member' by Matthew Hemley

Phantom of the Opera actor Philip Griffiths has officially become the longest-serving cast member of a West End show. As previously reported

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NT Live founder David Sabel joins Hytner/Starr company by Matthew Hemley

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr have bolstered the core team of their new theatre company, with the appointment of NT Live head

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Lauren Samuels cast in The Buskers Opera by Matthew Hemley

Bend It Like Beckham star Lauren Samuels has been cast in new musical The Buskers Opera. She is joined by George Maguire,

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Glee-inspired talent show comes to London in March by Matthew Hemley

West End performer Jodie Jacobs and Hollyoaks actor Sophie Austin will judge a Glee-inspired show choir competition next month. Masters of Show

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West End box office up 1.6% in 2015, but audiences stall by Matthew Hemley

West End theatres have reported a 12th year of growth at the box office, but attendances to London shows have remained flat.

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Arts council chief: 'Arts still has accessibility problem' by Matthew Hemley

Arts Council England's London chair Veronica Wadley has joined the debate about access to the arts, insisting opportunities should not be just

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Arlene Phillips: 'Female choreographers must stand their ground' by Matthew Hemley

Arlene Phillips has warned that female choreographers need to fight to get ahead in the sector, claiming men are better at “seducing

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Million Dollar Quartet to tour the UK by Matthew Hemley

Musical Million Dollar Quarter is to embark on its first UK tour, opening at Curve in Leicester. The show, about Johnny Cash,

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Maureen Lipman cast in My Mother Said I Never Should by Matthew Hemley

Maureen Lipman and Katie Brayben lead the cast of Charlotte Keatley's My Mother Said I Never Should at the St James Theatre.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Applications open for second Kevin Spacey Foundation awards by Matthew Hemley

Applications for the second Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice Awards have opened, with winners standing to receive £10,000. The initiative provides

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Bertie Carvel makes directorial debut as part of 2016 Chichester season by Matthew Hemley

Bertie Carvel will make his directorial debut at Chichester Festival Theatre as part of the venue's 2016 season, which also includes Hugh

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Hampstead to stage world premieres from Mike Bartlett and Howard Brenton by Matthew Hemley

Hampstead Theatre has announced world premieres from Howard Brenton and Mike Bartlett as part of its 2016 season. Brenton's play is called

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