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The week ahead in London and beyond, April 22-28
I often bemoan the state of cabaret in London – which is one of my favourite art forms, combining two of my passions: singers and songs. When put together in perfect harmony (so to speak),…
Manchester steals Edinburgh’s thunder, hidden booking fees and understudies making headlines
A week tomorrow Jonathan Mills will launch his penultimate programme at the helm of the Edinburgh International Festival at an event being held at Whitehall’s Scotland Office. But on the theatre front, at least, it’s…
Arts leaders warn ‘still work to be done’ despite EBacc U-turn
Leading figures from the cultural sector have described the government’s decision to drop its English Baccalaureate proposals as a “big win”, but have warned there is still work to be done to ensure the arts…
The Stage 100 2013: numbers 11 to 20
11th: Sonia Friedman Sonia Friedman Productions Last year: 13th Highest ever: 7th Following the unexpected commercial success of Jerusalem was always going to be a tricky task, but Sonia Friedman was up to it and…
Goodbye 12, Hello 13, Hello Love… (and 39 other shows I’m looking forward to this year)
“Changes, oh! Down below. Up Above”. That’s a lyric, of course, borrowed from A Chorus Line, the Broadway classic returning to the West End next month (from February 2) to the London Palladium, for the…
Maria Miller must engage with theatre industry, says Josie Rourke
Donmar Warehouse artistic director Josie Rourke has urged culture secretary Maria Miller to “take some time” to engage with the theatre community about the future funding of the sector. Rourke follows other high-profile figures, including…
The Stage 100 Awards 2012: London theatre of the year
As nominations open for the 2013 awards, we shine the spotlight on this year’s winners. To nominate an organisation for The Stage 100 Awards 2013, click here London theatre of the year 2012: the Bush Theatre…
Josie Rourke recognised for her support of new writing
Donmar Warehouse artistic director Josie Rourke has been honoured for her support of new writing. Rourke was one of five winners at today’s Writers’ Guild of Great Britain awards for the encouragement of new writing,…
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