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Comprehensive research and development is vital for companies looking to make new work; Without Walls’ Blueprint scheme is designed to support R&D costs of new outdoor touring work. It celebrates innovation and looks to expand the possibilities of what outdoor arts can be. Without Walls have worked with all their partners to make huge advances... Continue Reading →
The new musical adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s infamous literary classic, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, will come to the West End for a strictly limited run this summer. Crafted by composer John Robinson (Behind the Iron Mask, Duchess Theatre; Closer to the Sun, Harold Pinter Theatre), this world premiere at Shaftesbury Theatre will reenergise Lawrence’s sensation for... Continue Reading →
Entertainment legend Les Dennis is to join the huge-hearted new production of Hairspray the Musical which is set to play a limited season at the magnificent London Coliseum from Monday 21st June – Wednesday 29th September 2021 (Press Night: Tuesday 29th June). As a comedian, impressionist, game show host, reality TV star, soap, screen and... Continue Reading →
More than 50 shows have been announced as part of Fringe Futures Festival, a brand new festival of live work-in-progress shows presented by the Pleasance and VAULT Creative Arts. Taking place at Pleasance’s Islington venue and Pretty Vacant – a new pop-up performance space on Lower Marsh, provided by WeAreWaterloo – Fringe Futures Festival 2021... Continue Reading →
Following the UK Government shutdown of theatres in March 2020, the producers of THE ADDAMS FAMILY, A Musical Comedy, have rescheduled the new UK & Ireland Tour to dates in 2021. The Tour will now open in Woking at New Victoria Theatre on 17 August 2021. Samantha Womack and Cameron Blakely will revive their much... Continue Reading →
The V&A has unveiled a first look at the newly refurbished Raphael Court – home to the Raphael Cartoons – following a landmark renovation in 2020 to mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death. Together with a new interpretive approach, the refreshed gallery will transform the way museum visitors experience the Cartoons, lent to the... Continue Reading →
Award-winning producers Ginger Quiff Media and BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for live theatre, have partnered to create a brand-new digital revival of the Outer Critics Circle Award winning and Drama Desk Award nominated musical revue, Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever. This BroadwayHD original production will star X Factor winner Dalton Harris, alongside musical... Continue Reading →
The National Theatre has announced three new episodes as part of its recently launched interview series Life in Stages featuring conversations with leading names in British Theatre. The new episodes will be available to watch for free on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel on Thursday evenings at 7pm BST. The fourth episode of the series... Continue Reading →
The Roundhouse is back! They’ll be re-opening their doors for seven days of electric performance with this year’s The Last Word Festival. This exciting programme will see some of the boldest stories told by some of the capital’s most vital voices. The prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam celebrates its 15th anniversary with best-selling author Candice Carty-Williams... Continue Reading →
The Offie Award-nominated Aslant Theatre Company, led by Artistic Director Antonia Georgieva, will make their first foray into digital performance with Echo/Chamber. Partnering with director and theatre-maker Oliver McFadden, the company’s latest work will premiere as part of The Living Record’s digital line-up at Brighton Fringe, running from the 28 May through the 27 June.... Continue Reading →
