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A guide to Shakespeare’s Globe
From its history and past productions to its current exciting season. Read my full London Theatre article here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged audience, book tickets, comedy, drama, globe, groundling, guide, henry VIII, history, joan, julius caesar, king lear, london, london theatre, mark rylance, much ado about nothing, play, shakespeare, shakespeares globe, theatre, tragedy, what to wear
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‘The vaccine is a start, but it’s not a magic wand’
Is the very welcome news that the Pfizer vaccine could be available next week, following UK approval, the light at the end of a long tunnel for the decimated arts industry? A swift vaccine roll-out might mean that venues could reopen earlier … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged arts, audience, capacity, classical music, concert, covid, culture, interview, John Gilhooly, london, music, musician, pfizer, telegraph, tier system, vaccine, wigmore hall
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‘They’re making up the rules as they go along’: the theatre producer trapped between tiers
The reveal of which areas are in which tier is “bittersweet” news for theatre producer Kenny Wax. He’s had two companies – one touring, one West End – rehearsing the musical SIX in adjacent rooms. Yesterday, the former group learnt their production won’t be opening as … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, book tickets, christmas, covid, december, government, kenny wax, london, lowry, manchester, musical, pantomime, producer, queendom, salford, six, six the musical, stage, telegraph, theatre, tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, tier system, tiers, west end
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Socially Distanced Strictly
This year’s show looks very different with Covid regulations, but the spirit remains the same. Read the full Dancing Times article here
Posted in Dance, Journalism, TV
Tagged audience, bbc, bill bailey, celebrity, coronavirus, covid, dance, dancing, dancing times, judges, masks, nicola adams, regulations, safety measures, same sex dance, scd, social distancing, socially distanced, strictly, strictly come dancing, tv
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Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Why this year’s stripped-back series will put the focus firmly on the dancefloor
I am always giddy about the return of Strictly, but this year, the BBC’s dose of sequins feels downright curative. Already in semi-lockdown, and with more curbs looming, what better refuge than a show that celebrates connection? Read my full The … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Journalism, TV
Tagged 2020, audience, ballroom, bbc, bill bailey, bubble, caroline quentin, celebrity, claudia winkleman, connection, dance, dancing, judge, latin, nicola adams, same sex dancing, social distancing, socially distanced, strictly, strictly 2020, strictly come dancing, tess daly, the i paper, tv
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Your guide to socially distanced theatre in London
From safety guidelines to outdoor theatre, immersive shows and celebrity appearances. Read my full London Theatre article here
How London theatres are keeping audiences safe during reopening
From social distancing and masks to livestreaming and pop-up spaces. Read my full London Theatre article here
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Tagged audience, broadcast, etickets, family, hand sanitiser, installation, london, london theatre, masks, musical, outdoor theatre, play, safe, social distancing, socially distanced, theatre
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What it looks like to attend socially distanced theatre in London
What safety measures are in place, what should you bring, and what is the show like? I share my experiences of attending a musical at Opera Holland Park, and offer some tips. Read my full London Theatre article here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged a little night music, advice, audience, coronavirus, covid, hand sanitiser, london theatre, musical, opera holland park, outdoor theatre, rain, safety measures, social distance, social distancing, social distancing theatre, tips, track and trace, weather, what to bring, what to wear
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Young audiences, Fun Competition and The Last Tango
My articles in the November issue of Dancing Times magazine, out now: Young at heart Family audiences are becoming a priority for dance companies and creatives The Last Tango Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring their final show to the West End Stepping Out Debuts … Continue reading
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