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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Black actor who faced abuse over role in Romeo & Juliet calls for industry-wide action

Amewudah-Rivers' experience of racial abuse emphasizes the urgent need for industry-wide action to protect black and brown actors in theatre. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Camden theatre uses terms 'benefit class, criminal class and underclass' in job adverts

Be cautious with job advert language to avoid offending or discriminating against individuals. [ more ]
New York Theatre Guide
6 months ago
Books

From page to stage: How bestselling books became Broadway blockbusters | New York Theatre Guide

Adapting books into musicals is a common practice, with four new Broadway shows originating from novels and films this spring.
Turning a novel into a musical involves distilling the essence of the story while facing challenges in reimagining content for the stage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
London

Kwame Kwei-Armah steps down from Young Vic and calls for government intervention' for theatres

Kwame Kwei-Armah is stepping down as artistic director of the Young Vic after six years.
He calls for government intervention to support the struggling UK theatre industry. [ more ]
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