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.
Shakespeare’s Globe casts Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro is to appear in The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare’s Globe this summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Critic John Thaxter dies aged 84
Long-serving Stage theatre critic John Thaxter has died at the age of 84.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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