Following today's announcement with the roadmap out of lockdown, organisations have released statements regarding the arts sector. Jon Morgan, director of Theatres Trust, the UK national advisory body for theatres, commented: "Theatres Trust welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement of a ‘not before’ date of 17 May for theatres to reopen with social distancing and capacity... Continue Reading →
News: Shane Richie to star in digital revival of Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks
Much-loved and multi-talented stage and screen actor Shane Richie (EastEnders; The Entertainer; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here) will take on the role of the titular tragic clown in the digital revival of Justin Butcher’s absorbing solo show, Scaramouche Jones. Filmed in a London theatre, and available... Continue Reading →
Review: Flight Paths, Extant (online)
Originally launched as a touring production in 2019, Extant’s Flight Paths has been adapted into a multimedia production, now available to view online. Flight Paths was inspired by the Goze, blind female storytellers and musicians of medieval Japan. During this interactive experience viewers are met at a crossroads by Taki, an animated Goze (voiced by... Continue Reading →
Review: Outside, The Space (online)
Gabrielle MacPherson’s first self-penned solo show, Outside is an unsettling play that grips throughout. Willa hasn’t left her house in thirty years, her abusive father and manipulative mother hiding her away from society in order to ‘keep her safe’. But now she finds herself in a witness questioning suite surrounded by her parents’ belongings, desperately... Continue Reading →
Review: West End Musical Drive-In (online)
Over the past year theatre has had to adapt to the ongoing pandemic, with many productions moving online or, for a brief time, playing to socially distanced audiences. And last summer the West End Musical Drive-In offered the opportunity for thousands of people to enjoy live performances from West End stars from the comfort of... Continue Reading →
News: Line up announced for Sunday Night LIVE at The Theatre Cafe
The full line-up has been announced for our second Sunday Night Live at The Theatre Café, which is taking place this weekend on Sunday 21 February at 6pm. Featuring our host and actor Jack Malin, cast members include the West End’s Lauren Samuels(Bend It Like Beckham, BBC’s Over the Rainbow), Pretty Woman and Mamma Mia!... Continue Reading →
News: Full cast announced for new digital production of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The co-producers of the upcoming digital adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray have today announced the production’s full casting and creative team. Joining previously announced Fionn Whitehead, in the title role, are Alfred Enoch as Harry Wotton, Joanna Lumley as Lady Narborough, Emma McDonald as Sibyl Vane and Russell Tovey as Basil Hallward with... Continue Reading →
News: Wig Show encourages children to express themselves by exercising their voices
Bringing something fun, playful and outrageous back to learning, Tract + Touch’s Wig Show is a participatory romp through voice and identity for children. The four quick 2-3 minute videos are a free resource and the perfect way to tap into some silliness and playfulness to enjoy from home, from school, during lockdowns and beyond.... Continue Reading →
News: World premiere announced of highly-anticipated new musical Vanara at Hackney Empire
The world premiere of the highly-anticipated new musical Vanara will take place at Hackney Empire this October. Following two workshop performances, and an acclaimed concept album featuring some of the biggest names in musical theatre, the ground-breaking production will open in London for a strictly limited season before embarking on a UK-wide tour in 2022. Casting will... Continue Reading →
News: FIVER The Concert official album to be released
The producers of FIVER, the sell-out hit musical, which follows the dramatic journey of a five-pound note, are releasing a cast album in March. The album, titled Fiver (Live Concert Recording), is the product of three special, live-streamed concert versions of the show, which played to a global audience in November 2020. The album is available for... Continue Reading →
