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Theatres warned engagement with Reform UK ‘no longer optional’ in new toolkit

Theatres warned engagement with Reform UK ‘no longer optional’ in new toolkit

by Matthew Hemley

Venues are being encouraged to invite Reform UK councillors to see productions to secure the party’s support, as part of a toolkit developed by UK Theatre

Appointments

Janie Dee named patron of Buxton Opera House

Italia Conti appoints Bradley Hawkins as principal

Cynthia Erivo appointed vocal coach at RADA

Nottingham Playhouse appoints Graeme Thompson as director of producing

Dawn Airey appointed chair of Arts Council England

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Production News

Lucie Jones to return to role of Jenna in Waitress tour

Lucie Jones to return to role of Jenna in Waitress tour

Tom Stoppard’s Jumpers to be revived in Hampstead Theatre season

Tom Stoppard’s Jumpers to be revived in Hampstead Theatre season

Jinkx Monsoon to star in Oh, Mary! in West End

Jinkx Monsoon to star in Oh, Mary! in West End

New version of Martin Guerre to feature in Matthew Warchus’ final Old Vic season

New version of Martin Guerre to feature in Matthew Warchus’ final Old Vic season

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