Performing arts has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember: school plays, trips to watch theatre shows, and eventually my university degree. Without it, I don’t know where I’d be today. The possibility of scrapping the BTEC Performing Arts qualification in England has emerged, which means that students won’t […]Read More
No one really needs reminding that their local theatre is struggling right now, with some venues managing to open in fits and starts over Summer, and many remaining completely closed since March. But if you’ve been sat clutching your tickets, praying that your favourite theatre will stay open long enough for you to see your […]Read More
We look in more detail at the petition calling for free visa permits to be given to theatre and arts workers who tour through Europe.Read More
Issy Flower asks: can theatre survive another month of lockdown?Read More
The New Year’s Honours list is often fraught with controversy, not necessarily for those awarded them but for those who are not, and for those who believe that the system itself should be abolished as a relic of a bygone and morally ambiguous era. Michael Sheen recently revealed that he had given up his OBE […]Read More
New Coronavirus regulations in England mean that London theatres will be allowed to reopen, while many other areas must keep their doors closed. The capital has been categorised a Tier 2 area, meaning indoor entertainment venues can reopen from 2ndDecember. However, cities like Manchester and Birmingham will face harsher restrictions as part of Tier 3. This […]Read More
2020 has been a bleak year, and we’re all desperately in need of some Christmas cheer! With less than a month to go until the big day, there’s not long to finish buying all of your presents. Whether you’re searching for a gift for a theatre-lover, or looking for inspiration for your own wish list, there’s […]Read More
As another lockdown means that we have to stay inside, waiting for the Coronavirus infection rate to drop, so too must theatre fans resign themselves to be away from the beloved auditoriums for a little longer. It’s a sad fact, especially since we were so close to new productions. The National Theatre was set to […]Read More
The Festival of Brexit is an insidious attempt to buy the loyalty of a sector overwhelmingly opposed to leaving the European Union.Read More
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, a new adaptation of the classic story, has released its first musical numbers on Spotify for eager fans.Read More
Lockdown has presented the theatre industry with unique challenges, but the people behind the magic have continued to entertain audiences.Read More
Lockdown has affected the theatre industry especially hard, but new guidelines offer a glimmer of hope to venues hoping to weather the storm.Read More
Alice Hiley interviews three members of Gondal Theatre Company, who are putting on The Glass Bell this November at the University of Leeds.Read More
James Mayer interviews Rosy Smith, a Musical Theatre student from Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey.Read More
Hattie Banfield runs us through exactly what the new West End agreement means, from Sunday pay to flexible showtimes.Read More
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