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Friday, September 4, 2020

Dear Future Generation, an original film written & performed by Kiln Theatre 16-18 young company by Megan

View Dear Future Generation for free, an original film created before and during lockdown, written and performed by Kiln Theatre’s 16-18 Young Company. The post Dear Future Generation, an …

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West End Unplugged – a series of four free virtual concerts by Megan

An impressive line-up of the West End’s most well-loved singers will perform with some of theatre’s top musicians to raise money for 3 incredible charities. The post West End Unplugged �…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:24AM
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Frantic Assembly has developed online schools’ workshops plus CPD course for teachers by Megan

The newworkshops delivered online by Frantic Assembly Practitioners are suitable for socially distanced learning in school or remote/home learning and are designed to explore the Frantic Me…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:14PM

Theatre Royal Stratford East announce casting for 846 Live by Megan

Theatre Royal Stratford East today announce the selection of plays and the cast for 846 Live, which will be performed as part of the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival The post Thea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:30AM

Josie Lawrence is The Boss of It All in streamed Lars von Trier stage adaptation by Megan

The cult classic Lars von Trier film, The Boss of It All, has been adapted for a specially staged streamed version by theatre company New Perspectives, with Josie Lawrence playing the titl…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:11AM

The Old Vic announces next in live stream series starring Michael Sheen, David Threlfall and Indira Varma by Megan

OLD VIC: IN CAMERA series continues with Brian Friel’s classic play Faith Healer starring Michael Sheen, David Threlfall and Indira Varma. The post The Old Vic announces next in live…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:50AM
Tuesday, September 1, 2020

English National Ballet today announces its revised plans for Autumn 2020 by Megan

English National Ballet's previously scheduled performances have been cancelled due to the continuing impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The post English National Ballet today announces…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:34AM

Casting announced for Jason Robert Brown’s iconic musical The Last Five Years by Megan

Casting announced for iconic musical, The Last Five Years, with Molly Lynch and Oli Higginson will return to their roles of Cathy and Jamie. The post Casting announced for Jason Robert Br…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:38AM

Live Virtual Table Read Of Noël Coward’s Private Lives In Aid Of The Royal Theatrical Fund by Megan

Live virtual read Of Noël Coward’s Private Lives for The Royal Theatrical Fund. Starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, Emilia Clarke, Robert Lindsay And Emma Thompson. The post Live Virtual Table Read…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:43AM
Monday, August 10, 2020

Top stars support the 2020 Platform Presents Playwright’s Prize by Megan

Platform Presents spotlight the finalists of their 2020 Playwright’s Prize with a range of talented actors performing excerpts of the plays. The post Top stars support the 2020 Platform Pr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:55AM
Sunday, June 7, 2020

Watch the full production of Finborough Theatre’s Jane Clegg by Megan

Finborough Theatre will be releasing a new play every month for as long as they can during their closure to watch online for free. This month, Jane Clegg. The post Watch the full production …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:57AM
Friday, June 5, 2020

The Mountaintop virtual reading – funds to support incarcerated protesters by Megan

Virtual reading of Katori Hall's acclaimed play, The Mountaintop, streamed from 10 June with donations supporting the legal costs incurred by protesters. The post The Mountaintop virtual rea…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:37PM

Lockdown Theatre Festival launches Symposium on the future of Theatre post-Covid by Megan

The organisers of Lockdown Theatre Festival are calling for a public conversation online about the future of theatre in the aftermath of COVID-19. The post Lockdown Theatre Festival launches…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:31AM

New production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman is delayed by Megan

The Pillowman, written by the multi Olivier, BAFTA and Academy Award-winning playwright and screen-writer Martin McDonagh, is to be delayed. The post New production of Martin McDonagh’s T…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:06AM

Tara Tales, a new series of online storytime, bringing to life famous Indian fables by Megan

Tara Arts brings to life Indian fables performed by Nitin Ganatra (EastEnders), Medhavi Patel (Kidulthood), & Sita Thomas (Ch5's Milkshake!) The post Tara Tales, a new series of o…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:46AM

The Stephen Sondheim Society presents the first Sondheim Sessions by Megan

With Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year being cancelled the SSS will be launching its first online Sondheim Sessions on 7 June. The post The Stephen Sondheim Society pres…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:28AM
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Donate to Mandala Theatre Company to ensure a voice is given to those whose stories are not heard by Megan

Mandala Theatre Company uses performance to change young lives & foster social justice. The company needs funds to survive through this pandemic. The post Donate to Mandala Theatre Compa…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:57PM

Online initiative, Showcase 2020, launches new Help Hub by Megan

The free Help Hub supports understanding of the industry - bridging the gap between graduating and working at a time when ‘learning on the job’ isn’t possible. The post Online initiati…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:51AM

Royal Opera House announces first live concert since beginning of lockdown by Megan

The Royal Opera House announces ‘Live from Covent Garden’, three unique broadcasts live on YouTube and Facebook from its world-famous home in Covent Garden. The post Royal Opera House …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:12AM

Producers to trial re-opening of immersive show, The Great Gatsby this Autumn by Megan

Gatsby's party will be re-imagined enabling audiences to wear masks and gloves with temperature checks and reduced capacity to enable social distancing. The post Producers to trial re-openin…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:02AM

Cast announced for livestreamed reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream tonight by Megan

The Show Must Go Online announce the full cast for livestreamed reading of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night’s Dream on 3 June at 7pm. The post Cast announced for livestreamed readi…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:51AM
Friday, May 29, 2020

Amélie cast recording to launch on 5 June – get a first listen to track ‘Stay’ now by Megan

Amélie’s Original London Cast Recording features the West End cast of 13 actor-musicians and you can get a first listen to the track 'Stay' now. The post Amélie cast recording to laun…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:47PM

Hello, Dolly! postponed, new dates to follow by Megan

Hello, Dolly! has been postponed. Due to begin performances at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 11 August 2020, new dates will be announced in due course. The post Hello, Dolly! postponed, ne…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:36PM

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat announces 2021 dates by Megan

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat announces Summer 2021 dates at The London Palladium starring Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow. The post Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:22PM

An Evening For Mental Wellbeing On Behalf Of Mind And CALM by Megan

Compèred by Mike Shephard, the evening will feature performance, stand up and poetry. All donations will go towards the mental health charity Mind and CALM. The post An Evening For Menta…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:14PM

Virtual Production of The Last Five Years announced by Megan

A “virtual production” of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years starring Danny Becker (The Prince Of Egypt) and Lauren Samuels (Romantics Anonymous). The post Virtual Productio…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 02:07PM

Park Theatre awarded emergency Arts Council England funding by Megan

Park Theatre have been awarded £35k in emergency funding from Arts Council England and reach 50% of their Park Life Go Fund Me target. The post Park Theatre awarded emergency Arts Council…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:56PM
Friday, May 22, 2020

Conversations with…Mark Curry launches by Megan

Conversations with…Mark Curry, a series of interviews with a guests from the performing arts & entertainment industry in aid of Acting For Others. The post Conversations with…Mark …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:13PM

Matilda The Musical release video of current children and Miss Honey singing ‘When I Grow Up’ by Megan

Matilda The Musical has released a video of some of the current young performers along with Miss Honey (Gina Beck) singing ‘When I Grow Up’ from their homes during theatreland shutdown.…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:45AM

West End stars perform Newfound Hope Songs, written during lockdown for NHS Charities Together by Megan

Newfound Hope Songs commissions musical theatre performers to write and collaborate on new songs that move us, uplift us, inspire us, and entertain. The post West End stars perform Newfound …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:01AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art & Ali Milles’s The Croft filmed performances available online by Megan

Watch Original Theatre Company’s productions of Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art, starring Matthew Kelly, & Ali Milles’s The Croft available until 28 June. The post Alan Bennett’s…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:59AM

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