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FAQ: Everything you need to know about the new Drive In at Troubadour Meridian Water, London

The Drive In " a new contact-free way to enjoy the cinema " is set to open at the Troubadour Meridian Water in Enfield. The American drive-in movie experience has crossed the …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 9:35am on May 22, 2020

What's on at The Drive In cinema in London this summer?

A little bit of nostalgia therapy is just what the doctor ordered. This summer, The Drive In at the Troubadour Meridian Water is taking us back to the 1950s. Practice good social distanci…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:30am on May 22, 2020

New online theatre festival WeRNotVirus to call attention to racism against East Asians during coronavirus outbreak

A brand-new, two-day online festival meant to raise awareness of hate crimes committed against the East Asian and South-East Asian communities during the coronavirus pandemic has…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:05am on May 21, 2020

How much longer until UK theatres reopen?

Social distancing continues after lockdown. But for how long? And will it even last or end up imploding on itself? At a time when other countries across Europe are slowly beginni…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:20am on May 21, 2020

National Theatre decides to remain closed until September

The Royal National Theatre in London has made the decision to suspend all performances until September, it has been announced.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:00pm on May 20, 2020

Tina Turner musical FAQ

2020 marks two years since the most popular bio-musical in recent memory hit the West End. Having now just extended until 5 June 2021, TINA The Tina Turner Musical is just the…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:40am on May 20, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber raises £500,000 for the Actor's Fund through online streaming

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has managed to raise half a million pounds for the Actor's Fund by streaming his shows for free online. The charitable organisation provides emergency financial …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on May 19, 2020

Playhouse Theatre Good David Tennant FAQ

David Tennant is making his long-awaited return to the West End stage this autumn! The new Playhouse Theatre production of Good, regarded as C P Taylor's magnum opus, is set to open on 6 Oct…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:15am on May 19, 2020

Theatres in Italy to reopen in June, will the West End follow?

Italy, which at one point was the new epicentre for the coronavirus before the United States took over the title, has announced that cinemas and theatres will reopen on 15 June. How will …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 3:00pm on May 18, 2020

Shakespeare's Globe warns that without government support it will not survive

The Globe has written an open letter for the DCMS (Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport) Committee to the Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warning that without government intervention, the Lond…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:40pm on May 18, 2020

Six The Musical Queen Danielle Steers starts off Week 8 of Lockdown Theatre [Direct]

Lockdown Theatre [Direct] is still going strong and bringing theatre fans free and accessible entertainment. This wouldn't be possible without the incredible West End and UK Theatre performe…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00pm on May 18, 2020

Musicals for The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, and more now in the works by Disney

Disney Theatrical Productions is working on a number of upcoming projects, it has been announced. The news follows the recent closure of Broadway's Frozen musical, which is still expected to…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:50am on May 15, 2020

First look at Max Harwood and Richard E Grant in the Everybody's Talking About Jamie film

The first images of the highly anticipated Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical film have been released. The movie is set to be released in cinemas later this year.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00am on May 15, 2020

People willing to spend more on cultural events after lockdown according to new YouGov poll

A new YouGov poll suggests that people would be perfectly okay with spending a little more on cultural events after the ban on mass gatherings is lifted. This is good news for West End and U…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:20am on May 14, 2020

Back from the ashes! West End Live goes virtual this year

Just as it was looking like there'd be no West End Live this year, the annual theatre showcase has announced with Sky that it will be heading to the virtual stage beginning on 21 May!

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00pm on May 13, 2020

Broadway theatres to remain closed until at least September

Sad news from across the pond. As of today, New York has nearly 200,000 confirmed coronavirus cases and is the world's most affected city by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it comes as …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:30am on May 13, 2020

West End run of The Doctor starring Juliet Stevenson postponed until 2021

Award-winning director Robert Icke's The Doctor, which was due to run at the Duke of York's Theatre in London from 18 April 2020 until 18 July 2020, has now been officially postponed to "som…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 9:30am on May 13, 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until October

Rishi Sunak, Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of Her Majesty's Exchequer, has announced some changes to the UK's job retention scheme, which will take effect at the end of July. The Coronaviru…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 3:00pm on May 12, 2020

Read Equity's open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak requesting additional financial assistance for the creative industry

Equity, the trade union representing creative practitioners, sent an open letter to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak regarding future sustainability for artists and organisations. The letter was wr…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 1:30pm on May 12, 2020

Six The Musical FAQ: Your top 15 questions answered

The West End's powerhouse musical SIX, which recently took home the 2020 Visionary Honours Award for Musical of the Year, will continue to dominate the London theatre box office once lock…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:45am on May 12, 2020

(WATCH VIDEO) Back to the Future musical cast reunite for lockdown performance of "The Power of Love"

The UK production of Back to the Future " which enjoyed a critically acclaimed world premiere in early March of this year at the Manchester Opera House " has recorded a specia…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:15am on May 12, 2020

Hit Edinburgh musical Unfortunate releases Fringe Cast Recording Album

Fat Rascal Theatre have released a five-song EP for their 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit, Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch. The fringe cast recording EP is …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 8:30am on May 12, 2020

What Boris Johnson's three-stage coronavirus exit plan means for UK theatres

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who recently recovered from COVID-19, has announced a new three-step exit strategy for reopening the country. Here's how it might affect the West End and …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 7:30am on May 12, 2020

Monsoon Wedding at the Roundhouse rescheduled to summer 2021

The highly anticipated musical adaptation of Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding has been postponed to next summer, it has been confirmed. The show was originally meant to open at the Roundhou…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 5:30am on May 12, 2020

The Lion King's London home, the Lyceum Theatre, has been flooded

"This is the morning report." Last night (11 May 2020), the orchestra pit located in the basement of the Lyceum Theatre was flooded by about 12 feet (4 metres) in depth. The Lond…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 4:15am on May 12, 2020
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