Old Vic transfers Noises Off into the West End

London’s Old Vic Theatre is to transfer its production of Noises Off into the West End for a limited season this summer.

Published on Friday 3 February 2012 at 15:08 by Alistair Smith

Shakespeare’s Globe casts Samantha Spiro

Samantha Spiro is to appear in The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare’s Globe this summer.

Published on Friday 3 February 2012 at 15:04 by Natalie Woolman

Chichester’s Rattigan double-bill transfers to West End

The Chichester Festival Theatre productions of The Browning Version and South Downs are to transfer to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre this April.

Published on Friday 3 February 2012 at 10:27 by Alistair Smith

Arts workers need more training and investment, says government

The creative industries suffer from an “under-investment in human capital”, have too few training opportunities and unfair access to jobs, according to a new report backed by the government.

Published on Friday 3 February 2012 at 10:17 by Natalie Woolman

Oscar nominees stretch UK-trained success to 24 years

Kenneth Branagh, Gary Oldman and Janet McTeer are the latest British-trained actors to be nominated for Oscars, carrying on a continuous run that stretches back 24 years.

Published on Friday 3 February 2012 at 10:17 by Natalie Woolman

Actors and viewers demand better TV credits

Thousands of television viewers have backed an actor-led campaign calling on broadcasters to give performers more prominent credits at the end of programmes.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 16:57 by Matthew Hemley

Educating Rita to return to Menier and tour

Claire Sweeney and Matthew Kelly are to star in a revival of Educating Rita at the Menier Chocolate Factory, prior to a UK tour.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 15:56 by Alistair Smith

Critic John Thaxter dies aged 84

Long-serving Stage theatre critic John Thaxter has died at the age of 84.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 14:50 by Alistair Smith

Chris Evans remains UK radio’s most popular breakfast show presenter

Chris Evans remains the most listened to breakfast show presenter on UK radio, according to official figures released today.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 14:38 by Matthew Hemley

Jennifer Saunders to star in BBC1’s Wodehouse comedy

Jennifer Saunders and Timothy Spall are to star in a new BBC1 comedy called Blandings, based on the stories by PG Wodehouse.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 14:03 by Matthew Hemley

Equity restructuring plans could halve ruling council

Equity has embarked on a radical revamp of its democratic structure, in a bid to streamline the union, save money and make it more relevant to working members.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 10:58 by Alistair Smith

Oldham Coliseum closes for £1.5m revamp

Oldham Coliseum has closed its doors for a £1.5 million refurbishment, but will perform a full summer season away from its base.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 10:03 by Natalie Woolman

National staff consulted on London living wage deal

Front of house and hospitality staff working at the National Theatre are being consulted on a new pay deal that would ensure they are all paid the London living wage.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 09:55 by Natalie Woolman

NT fundraising ‘on target’ for £70m revamp

The National Theatre has already raised £37 million towards the £70 million cost of its NT Future capital project, Nicholas Hytner has revealed.

Published on Thursday 2 February 2012 at 09:55 by Natalie Woolman

Major funding boost for Wilton’s Music Hall

Wilton’s Music Hall has been given a £700,000 donation to begin work to restore the venue by the SITA Trust.

Published on Wednesday 1 February 2012 at 16:58 by Natalie Woolman

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