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Actresses complain that innocent comedy advert led to ‘porn-style’ audition

A production company has been accused of misleading performers, after actresses who were invited to audition for a Little Britain-style comedy series claim they found themselves in a casting session for pornographic films.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 14:40 by Lalayn Baluch

Theatre Museum will not move to Blackpool, says V&A

Plans to relocate the Covent Garden Theatre Museum to Blackpool, or any other location, have been shelved after a feasibility study revealed that the proposal was financially unviable.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 16:05 by Lalayn Baluch

Creditors to again decide on future of Derby Playhouse

Derby Playhouse’s future will again be in the balance this month, when creditors meet to discuss the latest set of proposals to save the beleaguered venue.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 16:05 by Alistair Smith

Scottish Funding Council criticised over cash boost for RSAMD alone

Government proposals for a £1.4 million rise in funding for the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama have met with a mixed response from the country’s theatre sector.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 15:45 by Alistair Smith

Live Nation prevents technical staff’s strike action with revised pay deal

Industrial action has been avoided at the Edinburgh Playhouse, Bristol Hippodrome and Empire Theatre in Liverpool after technical staff at the venues agreed to a new pay deal.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 15:30 by by Alistair Smith

Musicians’ Union urges broadcasters to increase music programming for digital age

Public service broadcasters should have to make a “renewed commitment to UK music” as part of their licence obligations in a digital era, the Musicians’ Union has claimed.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 14:55 by Matthew Hemley

Stockport Plaza secures £2m grant for vital 10-month restoration project

Stockport’s Grade II-listed Plaza has secured a grant of nearly £2 million from the Heritage Lottery fund, enabling it to embark on a major project to restore its historic features.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 14:45 by Lalayn Baluch

Counterfeit ticket discovered for RSC’s Hamlet in West End run

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s forthcoming West End production of Hamlet has been hit by a ticket scam, in what is believed to be the West End’s first discovered forgery.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 13:20

BBC Resources to axe 200 jobs

More than 200 jobs are to be cut from BBC Resources, the Corporation’s commercial post production and studios arm.

Published on Tuesday 2 December 2008 at 12:15 by Matthew Hemley

Bedell to be ITV’s director of entertainment and comedy

BBC controller of entertainment commissioning Elaine Bedell is to leave the Corporation and join ITV as director of entertainment and comedy.

Published on Monday 1 December 2008 at 14:40 by Matthew Hemley

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury named best drama at Children’s Baftas

The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury scooped the award for best drama at this year’s Children’s Baftas, beating competition from The Sarah Jane Adventures, Young Dracula and Summerhill.

Published on Monday 1 December 2008 at 11:10 by Matthew Hemley

Four thousand youngsters to sing in Beatles concert at the O2

Four thousand schoolchildren aged between 12 and 14 are to perform in a concert at the O2 Arena celebrating the music of the Beatles next year.

Published on Monday 1 December 2008 at 13:15 by Alistair Smith

Prince Charles creates award for top arts benefactors

A new award to recognise the UK’s most generous arts benefactors has been created by Prince Charles.

Published on Friday 28 November 2008 at 12:10 by Michael Quinn

South Bank Show to explore Footlights’ influence

ITV’s The South Bank Show is to look at the influence the Cambridge Footlights has had on television comedy and radio as part of its 2009 series.

Published on Friday 28 November 2008 at 11:40 by Matthew Hemley

BBC1 to remake The Day of the Triffids

BBC1 is lining up an adaptation of John Wyndham’s The Day of the Triffids for broadcast in 2009.

Published on Friday 28 November 2008 at 11:00 by Matthew Hemley

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