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Monday, September 28, 2020

Theatre Royal Bath announce casting for Welcome Back Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Theatre Royal Bath has announced casting for the first two plays in their Welcome Back Season commencing in Autumn 2020. This post Theatre Royal Bath announce casting for…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:24PM

Olivier Awards 2020 will announce winners on 25 October by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The winners of this year’s Oliver Awards 2020 with Mastercard will be announced on Sunday 25 October in a special programme hosted by Jason Manford and broadcast on ITV and…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:20AM

Hairspray wows Britain’s Got Talent audience – Watch here! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Michael Ball, Lizzie Bea, Marisha Wallace and the cast of Hairspray the musical wowed the Britain's Got Talent audience on Saturday. This post Hairspray wows Britain’s Got …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:00AM
Sunday, September 27, 2020

What A Carve Up! All-star cast for digital production announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sir Derek Jacobi, Sharon D Clarke and Stephen Fry among initial casting announced for the digital production of What A Carve Up! This post What A Carve Up! All-star cast for …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:22PM

The Play That Goes Wrong announces West End return and Bath season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mischief Theatre have announced that the award-winning theatre disaster The Play That Goes Wrong will return to the West End in November  and have a Christmas season in Bath…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:45AM
Friday, September 25, 2020

The Shows Must Go On returns with Fame, Ball, Boe and Martians by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Shows Must Go On You Tube channels return with new 'The Greats On Tour' theatre productions including Alfie Boe, Michael Ball, Fame the musical and The War Of The Worlds.…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:30AM
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Hope Mill Theatre announces Rent cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hope Mill Theatre Manchester has announced the cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Jonathan Larson's musical Rent. This post Hope Mill Theatre announces Rent …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:00AM

Jason Donovan UK Tour 2021 – Book Tickets! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Jason Donovan UK Tour 2021 announced! To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ten God Reasons, Jason hits the road in 2021. Book now! This post Jason Donovan UK Tour 2021 – Bo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:20AM

Digital revival of Little Wars with all-star female cast announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo All-star cast announced for digital revival of Steven Carl McCasland's Little Wars to stream from 3 - 8 November 2020. Book Now! This post Digital revival of Little Wars with…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:22AM
Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Ambassador Theatre Group suspend all Pantomimes until Christmas 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Ambassador Theatre Group today issued a statement confirming they would suspend all Pantomimes at their theatres until Christmas 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:29PM
Sunday, September 20, 2020

Original Theatre Company to stream new Torben Betts play about Apollo 13 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Original Theatre Company are to stream a new online play commission by Torben Betts starring Tom Chambers, Christopher Harper and Michael Salami This post Original Theatre Co…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:51AM
Friday, September 18, 2020

Olivier Theatre to be remodelled for social distancing by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Olivier Theatre is to be transformed for live performances in the round for socially distanced audiences from October. This post Olivier Theatre to be remodelled for soci…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:04AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020

Naked Boys Singing launches Eagle Garden Theatre Late Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Garden Theatre at The Eagle Kennington launches the Eagle Late season with the hit revue Naked Boys Singing. This post Naked Boys Singing launches Eagle Garden Theatre La…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:21PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2020

UK touring theatre companies unite for Signal Fires by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The UK’s leading touring theatre companies are uniting this autumn to present Signal Fires, a nationwide project inspired by one of the original forms of theatre – storyt…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:57AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Rent at Hope Mill Theatre with social distancing is a GO! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hope Mill Theatre has confirmed that their eagerly awaited production of Jonathan Larson's Rent will open in October with social distancing. This post Rent at Hope Mill Theat…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:28AM

C-O-N-T-A-C-T extends for six weeks and adds new location by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A six-week extension has been announced for the UK Premiere of C-O-N-T-A-C-T and a new London location added to the acclaimed outdoor experience. This post C-O-N-T-A-C-T exte…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:09AM

Staffordshire’s New Vic announces Housewarming season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre will produce an innovative season of work, reimagining some iconic stories, to reopen their newly refurbished auditorium This post Staffords…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:39AM
Monday, September 14, 2020

Six the musical is to be first West End musical to re-open post lockdown by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Six is to become the first West End musical to re-open since lockdown with the announcement it will transfer to the Lyric Theatre for an 11 week season. This post Six the mus…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:45AM
Sunday, September 13, 2020

Far Too Late from Cinderella sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber has released this great first-listen video featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher from Cinderella with lyrics by David Zippel This post Far Too Late from Cinderel…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:19AM

Nimax will open all six West End theatres with social distancing from 22 October by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Nimax Theatres have announced that they will re-open all six of their West End Theatres in sequence from 22 October 2020 with social distancing. This post Nimax will open all…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, September 12, 2020

Beauty and the Beast UK Tour announced for 2021 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney Theatrical has announced that Beauty and the Beast is to tour the UK in 2021. The Beauty and the Beast UK Tour 2021 will start in Leicester. This post Beauty and the B…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:08AM

Martin Sherman’s Rose starring Maureen Lipman extends until 26 September by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The digital revival of Martin Sherman's Rose starring Maureen Lipman has announced a two-week extension to its original run by popular demand. This post Martin Sherman’s Ro…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:02AM
Friday, September 11, 2020

An Evening With Kevin and Joanne Clifton Tour 2020 – Book Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Kevin and Joanne Clifton will be appearing in An Evening with Kevin and Joanne Clifton Tour designed especially for a socially distanced audience from October 2020. This post…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:16AM
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Back To The Future musical London – Pre Sale Open by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following a critically acclaimed opening in Manchester earlier this year, Back To The Future the musical opens at the Adelphi Theatre, London in May 2021. This post Back To …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:40AM
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber tells MPs Arts are at Point Of No Return by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber made it clear to MPs on the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that the Arts are at the Point Of No Return This post Andr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41AM

Madame Tussauds London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Madame Tussauds London is one of the top tourist attractions. Madame Tussauds London tickets get you up close and personal with the world's greatest wax work collection. This…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:03AM

Tower Of London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For 1000 years the Tower Of London has held the Crown Jewels, and acted as a fortress, prison and execution site. Tower Of London tickets are now on sale. This post Tower Of …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:29AM

St Paul’s Cathedral London Tickets by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo One of the great architectural landmarks of London, St Paul's Cathedral tickets are now on sale giving you access to this iconic building. This post St Paul’s Cathedral Lon…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:07AM
Monday, September 7, 2020

Oliver Dowden hints at theatre opening by Christmas but at what cost? by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Social media is buzzing as the theatre industry is talking about re-opening following an article by Oliver Dowden in the Mail On Sunday. This post Oliver Dowden hints at thea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:24AM
Sunday, September 6, 2020

Oliver Dowden wants theatres running by Christmas! But How? by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden takes to the Mail On Sunday for a self penned ego massage and to say he wants theatre by Xmas - but how! This post Oliver Dowden wants theatre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:50PM

Liverpool Theatre Festival has been created in the wake of the pandemic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Liverpool Theatre Festival is a new outdoor event that will offer live entertainment in the open-air environs of St Luke's Bombed Out Church this September. This post Liv…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:27AM

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