The Producers of THE MOUSETRAP in the West End, the Bridge Theatre's new season, and the new SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE musical will be amongst those breathing a sigh of relief at the government announcement that Indoor theatre with social distancing can officially now begin again.
Theatre News and Reviews
17 Aug
The Latest Covid 19 Theatre News
By Phil Willmott Monday, August 17 2020, 11:01
12 Aug
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Great Theatre News From London Bridge!
By Phil Willmott Wednesday, August 12 2020, 15:01
I've got so used to heartbreaking news of theatres closing or laying off their staff that it's a very pleasant surprise to hear of a major venue that's actually planning performances for this autumn.
11 Aug
New UK musical, THE RHYTHMICS, Launches with Studio Album and Video
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, August 11 2020, 11:55
Back in the 1980s most of the juggernaut hit musicals began life as concept albums. Theatre fans first got to hear soundtracks like EVITA and CHESS through listening to an LP (Long Playing Record) so that when the eventual show was launched they already knew and loved the score and booked enthusiastically.
10 Aug
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The Joy of Going to the Theatre on Your Own
By Phil Willmott Monday, August 10 2020, 16:17
An unexpected consequence of socially distant seating, where people must sit 1m away from those from other households, is that venues would prefer to sell to groups rather than individuals.
10 Aug
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There’s a Mini-Summer Theatre Festival in Covent Garden – but Don’t Go Alone!
By Phil Willmott Monday, August 10 2020, 16:00
Like all theatre companies Iris Theatre had their plans wrecked by the Corona Virus.
They’re based in the gardens of St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden and had planned a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream which they decided to pull, during lock down.
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