Tag: theatre
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The Winners of the Off-West End Awards 2025
Davina de Campo presents a night of celebration and recognition for shows and creative teams working at venues outside of London’s West End. The winners of the 15th Off-West End Awards (‘Offies’) have been announced at a spectacular ceremony held in Central Hall Westminster. The Offies are vital for recognising the shows and creative teams…
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How to Prepare for a Stage Performance
Top tips on how to prepare for a role on the stage, analyse a script and perform for a live audience. The theatre is a space that surges with energy that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Acting for the stage requires a different approach than film or television and it isn’t necessarily about making…
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6 Stage and Screen Picks for International Women’s Day 2025
Six stage and screen picks for International Women’s Day 2025, from dazzling musicals to ground-breaking films, that put women’s voices front and centre. As International Women’s Day (IWD) approaches, we’re celebrating the extraordinary stories of women across film and theatre. Each of these productions showcases the power, resilience and complexity of women’s experiences in their…
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Impact of Injury Report Reveals High Rate of Performer Injury During Film, TV and Theatre Work
IPC’s Impact of Injury report shows prevalence of cast and crew injury whilst working in film, TV and theatrical production. Today, Thursday 6 March 2025, the Injury Prevention Consultancy (IPC) released a report looking into the impact of injury in film, television and theatrical production. Authored by IPC founder, Tome Levi, the report shows the…
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My Casting Story: Krupa Pattani in ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’
Actress Krupa Pattani on auditioning for ‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’, South Asian representation on screen and breaking into voice acting. At the beginning of 2024, ITV released what would become its best new drama series since the Pembrokeshire Murders. The first episode of Mr. Bates vs the Post Office was viewed by 9.2…
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Olivier Award Nominations 2025 Revealed
The front-runners of the Olivier Awards have been revealed, with ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ earning 13 nominations, and ‘Giant’ and ‘The Years’ each being nominated for five awards. The nominees of the Olivier Awards 2025 have now been announced, recognising and celebrating the world-class talent who have graced the stage and behind the scenes of…
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CIISA Launches Standards for Expected Behaviour in Creative Industries
The CIISA Standards aim to prevent bullying and harassment and promote safe and inclusive working environments in the UK’s creative industries. The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) have now officially launched the CIISA Standards – a framework designed to set out the minimum standards of behaviour across the UK’s creative industries. This cements CIISA’s…
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£270million in Extra Funding for Arts and Cultural Venues Announced
The Arts Everywhere fund includes a commitment of £85 million for cultural venues including theatres and performing arts venues. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, today (Thursday, 20 February) announced a new £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund to help arts and cultural organisations in urgent need of financial support. This follows the government’s previous announcement of a…
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Full List of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 Winners
Verity Naughton wins multiple awards, with the casting teams behind ‘Rivals’, ‘Conclave’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’ also taking home wins. The winners of the Casting Directors’ Guild Awards 2025 have now been announced at a ceremony in London, hosted by Sue Perkins. The CDG Casting Awards, now in…
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‘Starlight Express’ Leads the WhatsOnStage Awards 2025 with Seven Wins
Starlight Express’ wins include Best Musical Revival and Best Professional Debut Performance, with Macbeth, Hadestown and Spirited Away among other winners. The winners of the 25th annual WhatsOnStage Awards have been announced, with Starlight Express emerging as the frontrunner. The awards, hosted this year by Mazz Murray and Gina Murray at the London Palladium, are…