St James Theatre launches Re:act short plays initiative by David Hutchison

Emerging theatremakers will create short pieces of work in just 48 hours as part of a new initiative at London's St James

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 3:31am on April 23, 2015☆⚑

Lib Dems: Refer to arts as 'creatives industries' to be taken seriously by David Hutchison

Liberal Democrats' culture spokeswoman Jane Bonham Carter has claimed the arts sector should refer to itself as the 'creative industries' for the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:28pm on April 22, 2015☆⚑

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'Theatre planning restrictions should be relaxed' by David Hutchison

Andrew Lloyd Webber has called for more relaxed planning rules to avoid West End theatres becoming "fossilised". The theatre impresario made the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28am on April 22, 2015☆⚑

Dark Horse to launch course for actors with learning disabilities by David Hutchison

Theatre company Dark Horse is to establish a new acting course for people with learning disabilities, thanks to a £75,000 grant from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:23am on April 22, 2015☆⚑

Watch now: Simon Stephens and The Funfair cast discuss Home's theatre launch by David Hutchison

Simon Stephens’ new play The Funfair is about to be the first staged in the new 450-seat Home theatre in Manchester. In this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:44am on April 22, 2015☆⚑

Reading to stage 'year of culture' in 2016 by David Hutchison

Reading will stage a year of culture in 2016, which the town's local council hopes will give it a reputation "as a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:21am on April 21, 2015☆⚑

Stewart Lee concert raises £45k for Battersea Arts Centre restoration by David Hutchison

A fundraising concert for Battersea Arts Centre raised more than £45,000 towards the restoration of the venue's Grand Hall. On April 18,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:45am on April 21, 2015☆⚑

David Tennant to host live RSC 2016 Shakespeare broadcast on BBC by David Hutchison

David Tennant will host a live broadcast on BBC2 next year to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. A collaboration between

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:37am on April 20, 2015☆⚑

Andrew Lloyd Webber: 'Some West End theatres not fit for purpose' by David Hutchison

Andrew Lloyd Webber has claimed a number of West End theatres are "not fit for today's purpose" and should be replaced. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:51am on April 20, 2015☆⚑

First Routes In handbook for emerging theatremakers published by David Hutchison

Venues in northern England have launched a guide that outlines the best way for emerging theatremakers to get their work noticed and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:19am on April 20, 2015☆⚑

Joe Stilgoe: musician by David Hutchison

When musician Joe Stilgoe performed at a concert with Maria Friedman, she was so impressed with his audience interaction that she decided

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:00am on April 19, 2015☆⚑

Miliband: Labour to axe unpaid internships by David Hutchison

Unpaid internships in the arts would be banned under a Labour government, Ed Miliband has said. The pledge, should it become policy,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14am on April 17, 2015☆⚑

Weston theatre friends chip in for £10k apprenticeship scheme by David Hutchison

A support group for the Playhouse Theatre in Weston-super-Mare has sponsored a new £10,000 apprenticeship at the venue. The theatre claims the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:02am on April 17, 2015☆⚑

BAC to curate Live from Television Centre for BBC On Stage week by David Hutchison

Battersea Arts Centre is to commission four new pieces of 30-minute theatre to be broadcast live on BBC4. The series " currently

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:35pm on April 16, 2015☆⚑

Tanya Ronder energy play leads Bush autumn season by David Hutchison

A world premiere by Tanya Ronder is one of two plays announced by London's Bush Theatre to form part of its autumn

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:13pm on April 16, 2015☆⚑

Lib Dem manifesto vows to promote arts' health benefits by David Hutchison

The Liberal Democrats' newly unveiled manifesto pledges to promote the arts as a treatment for obesity and mental health problems. In the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:59am on April 15, 2015☆⚑

Tim Ford appointed artistic director of Lichfield Garrick by David Hutchison

Lichfield Garrick has appointed Tim Ford as its new artistic director as part of a shake-up in the way the venue is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:17am on April 15, 2015☆⚑

Max Stafford-Clark to direct play in the dark for 2015 Enniskillen International Beckett Festival by David Hutchison

Out of Joint founder Max Stafford-Clark will stage Samuel Beckett's All That Fall in complete darkness as part of a the fourth

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:30am on April 15, 2015☆⚑

Supercomputers allow 'world first' transatlantic synchronised performance by David Hutchison

Drama students in the UK and US are to perform with each other over video link in what is being described as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:27am on April 14, 2015☆⚑

Conservatives launch manifesto: 'Arts tie our country together' by David Hutchison

The Conservative party has claimed the arts "help tie our country together" in its manifesto for the upcoming general election in May.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:54am on April 14, 2015☆⚑

Michael Urie urges gay actors to come out: 'People won't care' by David Hutchison

Michael Urie has encouraged gay actors to be open about their sexuality, saying it will make them better performers. The actor "

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 3:45am on April 14, 2015☆⚑

Tim Pigott-Smith to play King Charles III on Broadway by David Hutchison

Tim Pigott-Smith is to reprise the title role in King Charles III on Broadway, as the show's producers confirm details of its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:55pm on April 13, 2015☆⚑

Labour manifesto declares 'arts for all' by David Hutchison

Labour has confirmed its commitment to the arts in the party's manifesto ahead of the general election, declaring they should "belong to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 1:01pm on April 13, 2015☆⚑

Debbie Kurup: 'Snobbery in musical theatre against pop stars like Beverly Knight must stop' by David Hutchison

Anything Goes actor Debbie Kurup has called for an end to snobbery against pop stars who go on to star in musicals.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:52am on April 13, 2015☆⚑

Gemma Arterton wants West End return for Made in Dagenham by David Hutchison

Gemma Arterton has said she would like to see Made in Dagenham return to the West End in a more "intimate" venue

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36am on April 13, 2015☆⚑