Equity launches self-tape guide for commercials
A code of best practice for self-tape and Zoom auditions for commercials is now available. Launched by Equity, it is the first of…
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Musical theatre diner to open in West End
The UK’s first theatrical diner is coming to London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. The Theatre Cafe Diner, where trained singer…
‘Dynamic pricing’ to blame for £400 West End seats
A spokesperson for West End play Cock says “dynamic pricing” caused tickets to be priced at up to £400. The show…
Theatr Clwyd refurb gets £3.3m boost
Theatr Clwyd's ongoing refurbishment has been supported by a series of major private funders. The theatre received £…
Equity claims ‘landmark’ holiday-pay ruling
Performers' union Equity has hailed a "landmark victory" after an employment tribunal ruled that 16 of its members h…
ALRA students join Rose Bruford College
A total of 142 former ALRA students are to continue their studies with Rose Bruford College following the academy’s closure…
Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella closure sparks protests
Current and future cast members must be compensated, Equity says, after brandishing the abrupt closure “unacceptable”.
Cornwall theatre creates friends scheme
A Cornwall theatre has launched an audience support scheme to support local music and performing arts. The Friends of The Acorn sc…
Local election manifesto
With many local councillors up for re-election next week, Chris Walker outlines his manifesto for increased local authority spendi…
E-marketing in the time of GDPR
Charlie Morley unpicks how the legislation introduced to protect customer data has had unintended consequences for staying in touc…
Sex education theatre cancelled after threats
A sex education theatre show for children has been cancelled amidst threats and complaints. Bristol’s Tobacco Factory, where…
Threads connecting costumes to communities
A project on the history of costume making has created meaningful new relationships with communities outside the theatre walls, wr…
Performers need protections from AI abuse
Performers are increasingly losing their jobs, faces and voices to artificial intelligence, a new report claims. What can be done…
Unions blame DfE for ALRA closure
The Department for Education (DfE) bears "significant responsibility" for ALRA's sudden closure, unions say. In…
Brexit scuppers British Phantom run
A decision to replace a British production of Phantom of the Opera with a Chinese one "speaks volumes about the impact o…
Union deals secure better rights for theatre pros
Performers and stage managers can expect a better work-life balance, whilst playwrights get more control over digital reproduction…
Shock as ALRA closes without warning
Trustees missed the warning signs in 2020, reporting a "very low risk" of closure just six months ago.
Children’s theatre ticket scheme doubles offering
Children’s theatre Polka is making 4,000 free school tickets available before the end of the school year through Curtain Up!…
Dating app for theatre lovers to launch
A dating app for those looking for a special theatre companion will go live at the end of April. Courtyard Courting, developed by…
UK tours in EU ‘too expensive’
Theatre company Really Useful Group has brought in a production of The Phantom of the Opera from China to tour the EU, because Bre…
The place of theatre in the public realm
A new report argues that urban planners need to do more to engage with theatre or risk losing these vital assets. Alice Morby has…
Hartlepool theatre eyes post-pandemic reopening
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre is set to reopen for the first time since March 2020. Closed as a theatre for two years, the council-…
Doncaster heritage sites set for £560k refurb
Doncaster Council plans to invest £560,000 in improving heritage sites across the borough. £450,000 is earmarked to tu…
Booking patterns match pre-pandemic behaviour, survey finds
Advance booking patterns for performing arts shows last year were “very similar” to before the pandemic, according to…
