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If the Pandemic Doesn’t Get the Arts, Brexit Will

Philip Fisher considers an open letter about EU and the arts written by Baroness Donaghy, Chair of the House of Lords EU Services Sub--Committee to Oliver Dowden.
Jack and the Two Metre Beanstalk

Pandemic Panto-monium!

Simon Sladen reports on the latest industry activity ahead of Panto Season 2020 including strategies companies are taking to produce COVID-secure productions. Updated 07/08/20
"Adult Child Dead Child" performance in Germany

Remembrance of Theatre Past 45 – 47: Our Own Theatre Company

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he talks about KG Productions, the theatre company he founded.
The Mysteries: curtain Call in front of the Arbeia Roman Fort main gate

Remembrance of Theatre Past 42—44: Big Shows, Big Casts

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he talks about working with community casts on a series of large-scale shows.
Harold Pinter Theatre

Decimation of the Theatre Industry

Philip Fisher fears that the government's latest pronouncement is another step towards a disaster from which theatre could take a generation to recover.
Oliver Dowden

Government jump start funding for theatres and other arts organisations

The next stage of the government's funding for the arts has been announced. Many will see this complex package as too little too late.
To Wit: To Woo - Rachel Teate and Alex Kinsey reprise their roles in Romeo and Juliet (rehearsal pic)

Remembrance of theatre past 39–41: Oh, How I Missed Shakespeare!

Peter Lathan looks back at a career in theatre which stretches back to the 1960s. Here he looks back at the Shakespeare withdrawal symptoms he experienced after The Bard in the Park was cancelled.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag on Edinburgh Fringe

DCMS first report into the Impact of COVID-19

Philip Fisher summarises the first report published by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee into the impact of COVID-19 on theatres.
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