To Freedom Leisure and Stafford Borough Council, My fear with this decision to move Stafford Shakespeare to Stafford Gatehouse is that Freedom Leisure, approved by Cabinet is losing touch with the long term artistic ambition of the Gatehouse and is growing further away with its local community. It is clear both parties want Shakespeare in... Continue Reading →
30 years of history. Gone. Ended with a blink of an eye. Amid financial pressures, Freedom Leisure has forced Stafford Borough Council to accept that its Open Air Stafford Festival Shakespeare should be no more. Instead, replacing it with a Shakespeare production staged indoors at the Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford in 2023 with its future after... Continue Reading →
Did you know, during the summer month weekends, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s outdoor theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Dell, plays host to a range of lively productions that you can watch? Now in its 14th year, The Dell is situated on the banks of the River Avon in Avonbank Gardens, near Holy Trinity Church. The performances... Continue Reading →
Its been announced today that the National Theatre’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean At The End Of The Lane will tour the UK from December 2022. The large 29 date tour includes: The Salford Lowry - 12th Dec to 7th Jan 2023Woking New Victoria Theatre - 24th Jan to 28th Jan 2023Leicester Curve -... Continue Reading →
ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre has announced the full cast of Blood Harmony, a new play featuring music by The Staves. The production is co-produced with Watford Palace Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre and supported by The Lowry. The dates for Bloody Harmony are as follows: The Lowry - 10th to 18th Jun 2022 The... Continue Reading →
Do you hear the people sing? Les Misérables is one of the staples of the West End, with the title being in London since 1985 and going through two different productions. From the original RSC and Cameron Mackintosh production, to the recent production by Cameron Mackintosh which debuted as the 25th Anniversary UK Tour it's... Continue Reading →
In a radical, yet exciting move, Reading Rep has not just recently announced a new season, but also a hugely exciting overhaul of their pricing structure. All tickets for the new season will be priced under £20 while there will also be £5 tickets for Under 30s to further make theatre affordable for all. But... Continue Reading →
I'm keen to always ensure that theatre remains both affordable for everyone and also accessible for everyone. Hearing aid specialist, ReSound has recently complete research into the most popular UK theatres to discover which are the most accessible to thos visitors with hearing impairments, based on the facilities they provide. Venues were rated out of... Continue Reading →
Last year I broke the news of the National Lottery creating a nationwide ticket scheme. This year the National Lottery has brought back a scheme which allowed lotto players to claim a £25 theatre token for free. All you had do to get your hands on a lotto ticket or scratchcard, go to https://www.loveyourlocaltheatre.com/ and... Continue Reading →
Permanent Five Month Closure for Gladstone and 13 Jobs Lost In Museum Shakeup
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