Georgia Snow

Ambassador Theatre Group approached London’s Old Vic during lockdown with an offer of acquisition, which was "declined immediately and definitively", the organisation has said

Spearheaded by Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen, a taskforce has been created to secure the futures of the arts and tourism in the area, which together are worth almost £1 billion to the economy

Theatre company Revels in Hand has announced plans to offer socially distanced performances on demand

Outdoor performances have been given the go-ahead to restart from July 11, as part of a series of new announcements by government about the ways in which theatres can reopen

The first UK-wide survey of the comedy industry suggests a serious threat to its ecosystem, with artists warning that they may have to leave the industry because of the pandemic

The new stage adaptation of My Best Friend’s Wedding has delayed its opening until September next year, producers have confirmed. 

Further details on when theatres will be able to reopen will be published imminently, the culture secretary has promised, as he says he wants arts organisations to open their doors “as rapidly as possible”

Joe Hill-Gibbins is stepping down as Headlong’s artistic director, less than four months after he was appointed. 

Members of the all-party parliamentary group for creative diversity, co-chaired by Chi Onwurah and Deborah Bull, have urged the government to ensure that its emergency support package for culture does not damage diversity and inclusion

Andrew Lloyd Webber has delayed the opening of his and Emerald Fennell’s new Cinderella musical by six months until April 2021.