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#theatre

Islington Council has banned an off-licence from selling alcohol after a tip-off about counterfeit cigarettes led to the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow-room.

Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88.

Members of Scary Little Girls received 18,601 from the National Lottery Community Fund to collect women's menopause stories in Penzance for their show Queenagers.

The production confronts the audience with a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, emphasizing concepts of racism and social division between Noughts and Crosses.

"Often you take a job that hurts, for the money... Rarely do you find a job that enriches you. This piece is so beautiful. If it's the last thing I do I'll be happy."

"Participants in Escuela de Espectadores Senior rehearse plays being shown at the Matadero arts centre."

"Women in War" provides a poignant and rare glimpse into the unsung heroes of the First World War, focusing on the lives of nurses and ambulance drivers.

The National Theatre's NT Live programme will debut three major London theatre productions in cinemas, providing high-quality recordings of live performances worldwide.

Susan Sarandon expressed her honor and excitement to be part of Matthew Warchus's final season at the Old Vic, acknowledging her nervousness about the role.

In April, a menagerie of lifesize puppet animals began a 20,000km route from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, symbolizing displacement due to climate change.

The Orchard West theatre is opening auditions to find a new Princess Jasmine for their pantomime production of Aladdin, scheduled for July 16.

Phantom Peak returns with The Burning Blimp Festival, winning the 2024 Global Best Immersive Experience award, blending theatre, mystery, and exploration in a unique interactive setting.

Chicago works because it's one of the only ones that didn't think of a movie as an improvement on the limitations of the stage, but rather imported the idiosyncrasies of theatre into the movie.

"I would love to know how many trigger warnings I'd have to put at the start of my play," says writer Kevin Barry, laughing. This highlights the evolving norms of theatre regarding audience advisories.

I've started reconnecting with Liverpool recently...I began to think I might have some ideas.

The 66th season opens with DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce, questioning if San Francisco will resist authoritarianism or become a tech-driven corporate suburb.

The Beckett estate is a crypt-keeper, clinging to strict conformities that often shut out innovative interpretations and underrepresented artists from engaging with Beckett's work.

The venue will feature immersive dining experiences combined with the show, aiming to enhance visitor engagement while ensuring local community concerns are addressed.

Are representation and resemblance their own mandate of heaven? Or, as Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot puts it, what would happen if, just a few steps down the line of inheritance, there were a guy who loved being a little bitch in bed?

It was surreal, says Martin. Someone sent me a photo and I thought: I'm keeping that. As a little Australian, I'm still surprised to make a living out of this crazy career.

The play captures the spirit of rebellion and resilience among a marginalized community, bringing to life the events at Compton's Cafeteria that preceded the Stonewall Riots.

The Kids Week initiative allows under-18s to attend major West End shows for free with a paying adult, fostering family engagement in theatre.

Dormer emphasizes how the delay in playing Anna Karenina allowed her to grow as a person and mother, enriching her performance and understanding of the character.

The Boys History Tour at New Museum Los Gatos focuses on local artists Frank Ingerson and George Dennison, highlighting their contributions to the area's cultural heritage.

The full terror of the show manifests in a bizarre and baroque scene of ritualised but unexplained tyranny, enacted through choreographed movement by an eight-strong cast.

"Illness damages our aesthetic sense of our lives, and that is a source of suffering as much as any physical pain."

This summer, London is bustling with events, from theatre shows and art exhibitions to sports like the conclusion of Euro 2024 and Wimbledon.

The production captures the spirit of sisterhood, ambition, and identity in a moving theatrical experience, with strong performances and simple yet effective staging.