Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
First published by BBC on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:11:54 GMT
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
First published by BBC on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:59:05 GMT
Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.
First published by BBC on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:07:31 GMT
Comedian Billy Connolly is criticised for ending two of his stand-up shows early in the past week due to hecklers.
First published by BBC on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:31:43 GMT
Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.
First published by BBC on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:14:37 GMT
Full dates have now been announced for the UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe's 1984 musical Starlight Express which, as was previously reported, will tour from the New Wimbledon on 10 May 2012.
Following Wimbledon Starlight Expres...
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Strictly Come Dancing dancers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace opened Midnight Tango at the Aldwych Theatre earlier this week (31 January, previews from 20 January 2012).
Having dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's competition ...
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Two time Olivier Award-winner Samantha Spiro will star as Katherina in the Globe's forthcoming production of The Taming of the Shrew, which opens on 23 June.
Spiro, whose recent credits Company at Sheffield Theatres and Hello, Dolly! at the Open A...
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“Music is the rhythm of life” says our narrator/guide and, if that’s the case, Umoja is the most life affirming musical ever.
Packed with the sights and sounds of the Rainbow Nation the show takes us on a circular journey from t...
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Do dogs go to heaven? This, and several of life’s more serious questions, are poured over in this 1923 Sutton Vane star vehicle, revived in a handsome production at the Finborough Theatre.
Setting sail on a luxury liner, seven strangers ar...
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London's Old Vic Theatre is to transfer its production of Noises Off into the West End for a limited season this summer.
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Samantha Spiro is to appear in The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.
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The Chichester Festival Theatre productions of The Browning Version and South Downs are to transfer to London's Harold Pinter Theatre this April.
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The creative industries suffer from an "under-investment in human capital", have too few training opportunities and unfair access to jobs, according to a new report backed by the government.
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Kenneth Branagh, Gary Oldman and Janet McTeer are the latest British-trained actors to be nominated for Oscars, carrying on a continuous run that stretches back 24 years.
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Thousands of television viewers have backed an actor-led campaign calling on broadcasters to give performers more prominent credits at the end of programmes.
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Claire Sweeney and Matthew Kelly are to star in a revival of Educating Rita at the Menier Chocolate Factory, prior to a UK tour.
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First published by The StageSamantha Spiro is to appear in The Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe this summer.
