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Dead Cats, the latest instalment in Proto-type’s Truth to Power project will be performed at ARC Stockton, Sheffield Drama Studio and Harrogate Grammar School’s Theatre in November. In this new show, two characters are in the kind of room where they use phrases like collateral damage, extraordinary rendition and perception management. And they redact the names.… Continue reading Dead Cats on the prowl

A Durham theatre company is set to stage its first ever world première in the North East with an original production set in the region during the 14th century. Elysium Theatre Company brings Reiver—Tales from the Borders to 11 venues during November and December. During the first COVID-19 lockdown, Elysium began producing a series of one-person Covid-19 Monolgues streamed online.… Continue reading World première for North East

Liverpool’s Theatre in the Rough has been awarded funding for Ground—a new arts project exploring the issue of climate anxiety in young people. They are now seeking 10 participants to create original work for a brand new film and publication. Theatre in the Rough will be hosting two Climate Cafés. These are friendly spaces where… Continue reading Could YOU go to Ground?

The new musical, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, will feature the music of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Invincible – The Musical, featuring the music of Grammy Award-winning collaborators Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Performances are set to run November 22-December 18 at the Wallis Annenberg Center… Continue reading Invincible – The Musical Announces World-Premiere Casting

As of his death, Press had six shows running on Broadway. Seymour “Red” Press, one of Broadway’s most prolific behind-the-scenes music-makers, has died at the age of 98. He was a music contractor, responsible for hiring all members of a show’s orchestra pit. He began his career as a musician himself, playing saxophone in a… Continue reading Seymour “Red” Press, Prolific Music Contractor for Hundreds of Broadway Shows, Dies at 98

Mercury Theatre Colchester, New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have worked with Professor Klich and postdoctoral researcher Dr James Rowson from East 15 Acting School, University of Essex to take a snap shot of the position of regional theatre. The report, Theatres Beyond the Stage , looks at the role of theatres in… Continue reading Theatres Beyond the Stage—Regional reconnection

An independent Leicestershire opera festival is to celebrate the festive season with performances by world-renowned artists and the return of its concert of Handel’s Messiah by candlelight. Saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam will be joined by Manchester Camerata to open Nevill Holt Festival on Friday 2 December. The programme will feature some of the most celebrated works… Continue reading Leicestershire opera festival’s festive performances

Newcastle-under-Lyme’s New Vic is preparing for the final celebrations of its 60th anniversary year: the theatre’s festive show Alice in Wonderland. Artistic director Theresa Heskins said, “I’m so happy to be bringing our version of Alice in Wonderland to the New Vic stage. It feels extra special to be sharing this show as the finale to our 60th… Continue reading Alice prepares for Wonderland at New Vic

The “world’s foremost drag comedy ballet company”, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, dance into the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham on Tuesday and Wednesday and Buxton Opera House on Friday and Saturday. The Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing visits Birmingham Rep from Tuesday until Saturday. Polly Teale’s adaptation of… Continue reading What’s on in the Midlands

Members of the Birmingham Hippodrome team with Young Advocate Harvey Credit: Vivienne Bailey Nearly £10,000 has been raised for Birmingham Hippodrome’s work with young people at a gala evening—the first at the venue for three years. Guests were among the first to watch a new dance theatre production written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and performed… Continue reading Birmingham gala raises cash for work with young people