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Roundup: Check Out These Socially Distanced Shows
Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry. Lots of venues are mounting new shows and bringing back our favourites over the next few weeks and months – albeit with social distancing and safety measures in place. Here are … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre
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A brief history of the Olivier Awards
Due to the pandemic, the Olivier Awards were forced to cancel their usual April results ceremony. However, winners will now be announced on Sunday, 25 October in a special programme broadcast on ITV – also featuring pre-filmed interviews and performances … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Theatre, TV
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BWW Interview: Opera Holland Park’s James Clutton
The Director of Opera at OHP talks mounting concerts with Covid safety measures, why opera is for all, and plans for 2021. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged 2021, a little night music, broadwayworld, concert, coronavirus, covid, government, holland park, interview, james clutton, london, musical theatre, ohp, opera, opera holland park, pandemic, programming, safety measures, social distancing, theatre
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What socially distanced theatre looks like: Actors share their experience
Theatres are slowly starting to reopen in the UK, with social distancing policies in place. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and new musical Sleepless: A Musical Romance at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre are two currently running shows going to … Continue reading
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Katherine Ryan interview
I spoke to the comedian about her stand-up, podcast and new Netflix series The Duchess. Read my full The i Paper interview here
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The best immersive shows to see in London right now
From a socially distanced outdoor play and a Covid-influenced 1984 to Sherlock, The Great Gatsby and Doctor Who adventures. Read my full London Theatre article here
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Tagged 1984, benedict cumberbatch, best, contact, crooks 1926, doctor who, escape room, immersive, immersive shows, immersive theatre, london, london theatre, musical, play, sherlock, sherlock the official live game, social distancing, the great gatsby, theatre, time fracture
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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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Where to see outdoor theatre in the UK
My round-up of al fresco goodies, from Regent’s Park to the Minack. Read my full London Theatre article here
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