News: Bruntwood playwriting prize to celebrate 10th anniversary with panel discussion by David Hutchison

The Bruntwood prize for playwriting has announced a special launch event for its 10th anniversary next year, with guests including Simon Stephens and former winner Duncan Macmillan. Journali…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:03am on October 7, 2014☆⚑

News: National Theatre names Lisa Burger as new executive director by David Hutchison

Lisa Burger has been named as the National Theatre's new executive director, replacing Nick Starr. Currently the NT's chief operating officer, she will continue her role as the third member …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:06am on October 7, 2014☆⚑

News: Ambassador Theatre Group's Rosemary Squire named entrepreneur of the year by David Hutchison

Rosemary Squire, the co-founder and joint chief executive of Ambassador Theatre Group, has been named UK entrepreneur of the year " the first woman ever to win the title. She received the ac…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:53am on October 7, 2014☆⚑

Production News: Emma Hatton to star as Elphaba in Wicked by David Hutchison

Emma Hatton will take on the role of Elphaba in the musical Wicked next year. Hatton " who is currently a standby for Kerry Ellis " will take on the lead role of Elphaba on…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:29pm on October 6, 2014☆⚑

Production News: Jerry Herman's The Grand Tour for European debut in London by David Hutchison

Jerry Herman's musical The Grand Tour will receive its European premiere in London next year. The production " which follows the adventures of a young Polish Jew and an anti-Semitic colon…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:13am on October 6, 2014☆⚑

Production News: 'Doctor Who musical' headed to London for limited run by David Hutchison

A musical based on the BBC series Doctor Who is transferring to London after two years at the Edinburgh Fringe. I Need a Doctor: The Whosical was performed at the fringe for the 2013 andR…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 9:36am on October 3, 2014☆⚑

Production News: 1000-seat theatre to be built in Kings Cross for The Railway Children by David Hutchison

A purpose built 1000-seat theatre will be constructed behind King's Cross station in London " as the new home for York Theatre Royal's production of The Railway Children. The pop-up theatre …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:37am on October 3, 2014☆⚑

Production News: Aaron Tveit joins cast of Jamie Lloyd's Assassins by David Hutchison

US performer Aaron Tveit will make his UK stage debut as part of Jamie Lloyd’s production of Assassins at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Tveit is best known for his role as Enjolras in …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 7:20am on October 3, 2014☆⚑

News: Roger Allam: 'I don't know how anyone can afford West End shows' by David Hutchison

Roger Allam has criticised the inconsistency of West End ticket prices, labelling them "weird". The actor is currently starring in Theresa Rebeck's Seminar at the Hampstead Theatre, playing …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:50am on October 2, 2014☆⚑

News: Roger Allam: 'I don't know who can afford West End shows anymore' by David Hutchison

Roger Allam has criticised the inconsistency of West End ticket prices, labelling them "weird". The actor is currently starring in Theresa Rebeck's Seminar at the Hampstead Theatre, playing …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24am on October 2, 2014☆⚑

Production News: Simon Bailey and Eva Noblezada to star in concert celebrating composer Georgia Stitt by David Hutchison

Simon Bailey, Eva Noblezada and Cynthia Erivo are among West End stars who will sing with US composer and lyricist Georgia Stitt at an upcoming celebration of her work. My Lifelong Love: An …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:22pm on October 1, 2014☆⚑

Production News: Linda Marlowe to reprise role in London run of Miss Havisham's Expectations by David Hutchison

Edinburgh Fringe production Miss Havisham's Expectations is transferring to London in December alongside new production Sikes and Nancy. They form a back-to-back double bill of Charles Di…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:35am on October 1, 2014☆⚑