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ICYMI: Equity has issued a rallying cry for more arts funding, better support for regional venues and greater inclusion of working-class artists in honour of the 60th anniversary of the first-ever white paper on the arts 👇

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Lisa Nandy’s address to the arts sector was encouraging, but can the government really live up to Jennie Lee’s legacy?, writes @smithalistair.bsky.social 👇

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ICYMI: A new lounge at the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre has won planning approval but will not be "fully accessible" to wheelchair users 👇

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A day in the life of... a movement director. In a role that demands flexibility and collaboration, movement directors are becoming a staple of British theatre. @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social goes inside the creative process with movement director Sasha Harrington 👇

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ICYMI: Theatre Royal Bath has secured planning permission for a 40-seat "fringe-style" venue set to house its community engagement work 👇

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ICYMI: Eve Nicol has been appointed creative director of Aberdeen Arts Centre, pledging to reopen a studio space at the Scottish venue 👇

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ICYMI: Alan Cumming has promised to “make people gasp” with his programming at Pitlochry Festival Theatre 👇

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ICYMI: An actor-musician revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and a new adaptation from performer and writer Rob Madge are to feature as part of the @watermilltheatre.bsky.social’s 2025 season 👇

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Lighting designer Paule Constable tells @eggsbened.bsky.social all about the show that left her wanting to 'jump for joy'. Find out what she picked as her favourite theatrical experience👇

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ICYMI: Sandi Toksvig has accused the government of "fundamentally undermining" the creative industries over its changes to copyright law 👇#TheatreNews #TheatreSky

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Glasgow-based dance theatre company @barrowlandballet.bsky.social has been named the first associate company of Edinburgh’s Capital Theatres 👇

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The proportion of disabled people working at organisations within @artscouncilengland.bsky.social ’s national portfolio has significantly increased between 2018-19 and 2022-23, according to a report 👇

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Rebekah Jones has been made the executive director and co-chief executive at south London children’s venue the Unicorn Theatre 👇

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Mini-musicals are having something of a moment on Broadway. But what's behind the trend?, asks @hesherman.bsky.social 👇

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Freelancers play a vital role in shaping the theatre industry—so we want you in the room at #FutureOfTheatre. Thanks to Arts Council England, we're offering free tickets to freelancers, ensuring your voice is heard in key conversations. 💡Apply now: bit.ly/3D4mfBw

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‘Punch is the most challenging and most important thing I’ve ever done’ David Shields' career has seen him work more on screen than stage. His starring role in James Graham’s Punch, only his third professional show, could change that, he tells The Stage 👇

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The government is discussing changes to plans to allow artificial intelligence to train easily on creatives’ work – vowing to protect the interests of both tech developers and rights holders 👇

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A scheme aimed at improving the experience of deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people attending arts and culture events has released its annual subscription rates 👇

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This week's issue of The Stage is here 🗞️ Read how Lisa Nandy has announced a "transformative" boost of over £270m into the culture sector, find out what our critics think of three high-profile Shakespeare openings and more! 👉https://www.thestage.co.uk/products/the-stage-newspaper---single-copy

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★★★ Review: Alterations – Uneven revival of pioneering Black playwright Michael Abbensetts’ rarely produced 1978 comedy @nationaltheatre.org.uk 👇

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A growth plan designed to make London’s economy £107 billion larger by 2035 has emphasised the "cultural superpower" of West End theatre 👇

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A “deserving” British theatre will receive a full auditorium seating refurbishment as part of an initiative led by the Theatres Trust 👇

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Matthew Dunster will direct the global stage premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage at a brand new theatre in Canary Wharf 👇

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Audience members fainting at The Years has been making headlines. We shouldn’t over-interpret it. But we probably shouldn’t encourage it, either, writes @mrlukowski.bsky.social 👇

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Members of the House of Lords have grilled the government about the state of arts education following news that Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is to cease its undergraduate training 👇

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The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) has unveiled four “landmark” standards for behaviour in a bid to stamp out bullying and harassment in the arts 👇

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📣 News from #FutureOfTheatre 📣 We are so excited to share the lineup of panels for this year's conference in association with Moore Kingston Smith ⬇️

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Former LW Theatres general operations manager Rupert Bielby is among the three recipients of this year’s Olivier industry recognition awards. 👉 bit.ly/3XgGxyw

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Some news from yesterday... Eve Nicol (@evenicol.bsky.social) has been appointed creative director of Aberdeen Arts Centre. I chatted to her about her big plans for @thestage.bsky.social... www.thestage.co.uk/news/eve-nic...

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A day in the life of... a movement director. In a role that demands flexibility and collaboration, movement directors are becoming a staple of British theatre. @lyngardnertheatre.bsky.social goes inside the creative process with movement director Sasha Harrington 👇

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A custom-built venue in London’s Theatreland is to host a "dystopian dance party musical" inspired by the life of Oscar Wilde. Find out more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/cus...

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Producer Francesca Moody has signed a two-year TV deal with a company established by her former Fleabag collaborator, Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Find out more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/news/fle...

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★★★ Review: The Last Laugh – Gently amusing, sentimental tribute to three British comedy greats Read more 👉 www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/...

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★★★ Review: Dial M for Mayhem! – Middle Ground’s spoof of rural repertory is cosily conservative 👇

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Lottery money should not be used for core funding – this week in Your Views 👇

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The dissonance in Lisa Nandy’s speech shows how far theatre has to go in articulating the need for investment in people, not just buildings, says Amanda Parker 👇

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A new lounge at the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre has won planning approval but will not be "fully accessible" to wheelchair users 👇

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The Royal and Derngate theatre complex in Northampton is to have £30,000 cut from its council support in the coming financial year 👇

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Freelancers, let’s talk about the #FutureOfTheatre 💡 ACE has subsidised 400 digital and 20 in-person tickets, for freelancers to join us online, or in the room at the UK’s leading theatre conference. Find out how you can join us: bit.ly/3D4mfBw

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Bristol City Council has deferred proposed slashes to its culture budget by a year, in order to allow local arts organisations time to find alternative funding options 👇

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Eve Nicol has been appointed creative director of Aberdeen Arts Centre, pledging to reopen a studio space at the Scottish venue 👇

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The Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe has secured £160,000 for a new roof 👇

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An actor-musician revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and a new adaptation from performer and writer Rob Madge are to feature as part of the @watermilltheatre.bsky.social’s 2025 season 👇

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Margaret Hodge is to step down as chair of Stratford East at the end of the month to lead the review of Arts Council England 👇

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UK-based Georgian actors are calling on the sector to show solidarity with artists in their home country 👇

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