Saturday, August 8, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
A “personal love letter to Scottish theatre” from the National Theatre of Scotland and a new take on Kieran Hurley’s hit play Mouthpiece are part of this year’s digita…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:27AMThursday, August 6, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Megan Vaughan’s new book and anthology tracing the development of theatre blogging.
This post REVIEW: Theatre Blogging – Emergence of a Critical Cultur…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:40AMThursday, July 30, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Maureen Lipman speaks to Mark Ludmon about playing the title role in Martin Sherman’s Rose in its online revival for Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:37AMMonday, July 20, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Lyricist Don Black is working on a gender-switched version of Tell Me on a Sunday changing the main character to a gay man.
This post New version of Tell Me on a Sunday switch…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:34AMBy Mark Ludmon
Mikron Theatre Company are planning to tour two new shows in 2021 after a successful fundraising drive.
This post Mikron Theatre Company plans 2021 tours after fundraiser firs…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:27AMSunday, June 28, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon examines how much the TV shows and films that we enjoy owe to theatre. Theatre does not exist in isolation but is an integral part of British culture.
This post Fr…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:24AMFriday, June 5, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Anansi the Spider Re-Spun playing as part of the Unicorn Theatre online.
This post REVIEW: Anansi the Spider Re-Spun, Unicorn Theatre Online ✭✭✭✭ f…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:02AMSaturday, May 30, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews This Is Shakespeare by Emma Smith published by Pelican Books.
This post BOOK REVIEW: This is Shakespeare, Emma Smith ✭✭✭✭✭ first appeared on Brit…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:50PMMonday, May 18, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon speaks to Elizabeth Newman about Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s efforts to reach audiences during shutdown.
This post Adventures with the Pitlochry people first ap…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:28AMTuesday, May 5, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
West End Theatre Closures have now been extended until Sunday 28 June, according to the latest statement from Sociert Of London Theatres
This post West End theatre closures ex…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:12AMMonday, May 4, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
London’s Donmar Warehouse is to premiere a new online production of Adam Brace’s play Midnight Your Time starring Diana Quick.
This post Diana Quick to star in Donmar’s …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:22PMSunday, May 3, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews A Separate Peace by Tom Stoppard performed live via Zoom and starring Jenna Coleman, Denise Gough, Ed Stoppard and David Morrissey.
This post REVIEW: A Sep…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:57AMTuesday, April 21, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
More than 50 actors have been announced for new digital plays by theatre company Headlong and Century Films in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This post Leading actors anno…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:46AMMonday, April 20, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Theatre company Big Telly is to take audiences at home on “an Irish adventure to a mythical other world” through a new online theatrical experience.
This post New online s…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:00AMSaturday, April 18, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Bradford theatre company Freedom Studios is to stream a live recording of one of its shows – created specifically for watching online on mobile devices.
This post Freedom St…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:32AMTuesday, April 14, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
The Good Book, a new short film made by Leeds theatre company Slung Low is to be streamed online for free as the latest in a series of dystopian dramas from James Phillips.
Th…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41AMSaturday, April 11, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Here is the first in our round-up of some of the playtexts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown. Nothing beats live theatre, and some of t…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:16AMBy Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon continues his round-up of some of the playscripts of shows that were cut short or postponed because of the theatre shutdown.
This post Playscripts of shows you are…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:15AMThursday, April 9, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
The RSC has announced that it is now cancelling all performances and events until 30 June and closing its Swan Theatre until the autumn.
This post RSC extends shutdown for Str…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:57AMBy Mark Ludmon
A new digital platform for artists and audiences has been set up by Omnibus Theatre in south London, launching with a live recording of coming-of-age comedy-drama Dem Times.
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:26AMWednesday, April 8, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
A rich variety of fringe shows are being streamed online as part of an Online Fringe Theatre Festival set up to help artists during the theatre shutdown.
This post Online Frin…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:08PMBy Mark Ludmon
A stage version of classic horror film Night of the Living Dead is to be available to watch online as part of a series released by theatre company Imitating the Dog.
This post…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:28AMBy Mark Ludmon
Pitlochry Festival Theatre in Scotland has commissioned a series of digital works by playwrights, poets and performers after announcing the postponement of its summer season.
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:02AMTuesday, April 7, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
An anarchic new adaptation of The Tempest will allow the audience to immerse themselves in Shakespeare’s classic story live via Zoom while in lockdown.
This post Zoom into T…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:48AMFriday, April 3, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Want to learn how to sing or dance like the West End’s best while you’re in lockdown? Top musical theatre stars have come together for Westend Bootcamps - Monday Mastercla…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:45PMTuesday, March 31, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
Shakespeare’s Globe is preparing to release a raft of digital content during the theatre shutdown, including filmed productions and new work.
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:53PMBy Mark Ludmon
As theatres across the UK make digital content available during the shutdown, British audiences can also view productions from other theatres around the world, some with Engli…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:56AMBy Mark Ludmon
Nottingham Playhouse is releasing a series of videos and podcasts to keep its audiences engaged during the shutdown.
This post Nottingham Playhouse releases videos during shu…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:55AMMonday, March 30, 2020
By Mark Ludmon
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is to invite people to a live “watch along” of its 2017 production of Twelfth Night when it premieres on streaming service Marquee TV…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:30PMBy Mark Ludmon
Leicester’s Curve theatre has made its critically acclaimed production of Memoirs of an Asian Football Casual available online for free.
This post Curve puts acclaimed footb…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:10PMBy Mark Ludmon
Live recordings of three past productions at Hampstead Theatre in London are being released over the coming weeks, available to watch for free.
This post Hampstead Theatre dra…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:53AM 
