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Archive London Theatre News July 2020

Socially distanced protests meant to criticise the UK Government's approach towards the art sector postponed

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Socially distanced protests meant to criticise the UK Government's approach towards the art sector postponed

Originally scheduled to take place on 11 July, the planned demonstration will now be put on hold ...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

(Transcript) Oliver Dowden goes on BBC Radio Four's Today programme to talk about Government's arts support package and the panto season

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(Transcript) Oliver Dowden goes on BBC Radio Four's Today programme to talk about Government's arts support package and the panto season

It has been reported earlier today that Oliver Dowden has cast doubt on whether the 2020 Christma...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

The Mousetrap: A guide to the West End's longest-running show

Features / Q & A

The Mousetrap: A guide to the West End's longest-running show

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play of any kind. Staged in one of...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

50th anniversary of Godspell to be marked by online charity concert starring Darren Day, Ruthie Henshall and more

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50th anniversary of Godspell to be marked by online charity concert starring Darren Day, Ruthie Henshall and more

It has been announced that Ruthie Henshall (Chicago) and Darren Day (Joseph and the Amazing Techn...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

SIX Queen’s Cherelle Jay and Hana Stewart star in Lockdown Theatre [Direct] Week 13 lineup

News / Features

SIX Queen’s Cherelle Jay and Hana Stewart star in Lockdown Theatre [Direct] Week 13 lineup

We’re very lucky that Six the Musical Queen’s have shared their time and talents with us througho...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Jade Ali

Hamilton Disney Plus review: To stream or not to stream?

News / Reviews / Features

Hamilton Disney Plus review: To stream or not to stream?

Since the pandemic hit, the life of theatre has ground to a halt. I feel like I have undergone a ...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Kay Johal

Netflix donates £500k to SOLT and UK Theatre's "Artists Fund" led by Sam Mendes

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Netflix donates £500k to SOLT and UK Theatre's "Artists Fund" led by Sam Mendes

The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have jointly announced a new scheme to suppor...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

UK Government announces £1.57 billion emergency support package for the arts, the largest investment in UK culture in history

News / Features

UK Government announces £1.57 billion emergency support package for the arts, the largest investment in UK culture in history

After several months since the West End and UK theatres were forced to shut due to the pandemic, ...

6 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

The Mousetrap to re-open in October with socially distanced performances

News / Productions / Features

The Mousetrap to re-open in October with socially distanced performances

The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running show of all time, may just be the first major producti...

3 Jul, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels