Theatre News

Theatres return to full capacity

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced yesterday that theatres can return to full capacity from 19th July 2021. The date, coined ‘Freedom Day’ comes almost a month later than theatres had originally anticipated returning to unrestricted re-opening. Lifting of restrictions The complete lifting of restrictions is hugely positive for theatre producers, who will be hoping …

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Arrest Postponed

Andrew Lloyd Webber today announced that his new production, the long-awaited Cinderella, will go ahead with social distancing in place. Lloyd Webber had planned to open the show at full capacity, risking prison for breaking government regulations following this week’s announcement of a delay to lifting restrictions, caused by the spread of the Delta variant. …

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Moulin Rouge! Australian Cast announced

Casting has been announced for the Melbourne production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The production will be the first international production of the show following its pre-pandemic Broadway opening. Moulin Rouge! Melbourne cast The Moulin Rouge! Melbourne cast features Alinta Chidzey as Satine and Des Flanagan as Christian, with stalwart Simon Burke as Harold Zidler. …

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West End heartbreak as theatres close AGAIN

Just last week we were excitedly looking ahead to a host of West End Theatres reopening their doors for Christmas. Yesterday, the UK government took the decision to move London into Tier 3, meaning that indoor entertainment is cancelled. Politicians had a difficult decision to make, balancing public health with the inevitable disappointment and damage …

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