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Festive show to be performed on Derby doorsteps

17 November 2020

People living within 10 kilometres of Derby Theatre can book a 15-minute performance of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas to experience from their own doorstep.

Achates Philanthropy Prize Showcase

17 November 2020

This year, the Achates Philanthropy Prize will recognise arts organisations' response to the pandemic within their communities.

Opera North streams live

17 November 2020

Opera North will live-stream two productions and offer an online film in the run-up to Christmas.

Panto to go ahead in Birmingham

16 November 2020

Craig Revel Horwood is to lead the cast of Robin Hood, Birmingham Hippodrome and Qdos Entertainment’s panto at the Alexandra Theatre.

The Stage celebrates theatre’s response to pandemic in 2021

15 November 2020

There will be no Stage Awards ceremony for 2020 but when it returns next year it will recognise theatre's response to the industry's crisis.

West End stars sing in support anti-bullying

15 November 2020

#CheerUpCharlie & West End Friends release their fundraising charity single "You Will Be Found" to mark the start of National Anti-Bullying Week.

Chichester 2020-21 update and preview

15 November 2020

For 2021 at Chichester Festival Theatre, Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner will lead the cast in Michael's Frayn's Benefactors.

Disability at heart of Christmas message

15 November 2020

53two in Manchester teams up with TripleC to create another Christmas advert highlighting the lack of disabled artists seen on screen.

One-woman shows planned for Lancaster

15 November 2020

Lancaster Arts is presenting two one-woman shows in collaboration with The Dukes at the Moor Space in Lancaster city centre.

Blackpool protects the Elf Service!

15 November 2020

Blackpool Opera House is protecting the Elf Service this Christmas.

Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland

15 November 2020

Playwright Peter Arnott calls for a radical restructuring of the arts post-COVID at the 2020 CATS, a celebration of what we can look forward to and a reminder what we stand to lose, says CATS convenor.

Panto magic from Oldham

15 November 2020

Oldham Coliseum Theatre is offering a new kind of panto magic for 2020.

Decision for Buxton Fringe to go online “vindicated”

14 November 2020

A rush of entries in June vindicated a decision by Buxton Fringe to go ahead with a mainly online programme in 2020.

Hereford Courtyard expansion is complete

14 November 2020

A project to transform Hereford theatre The Courtyard is complete and an additional performance space is expected to open in February 2021.

Plethu / Weave crosses Welsh art forms

13 November 2020

Since August, eight dancers have been matched with eight poets to create eight short films, which are now available to watch online.

Breakin’ Lockdown with Social DisDancing

13 November 2020

Hosted by Jonzi D, Breakin’ Convention international festival of hip hop dance theatre is to return to Sadler's Wells for its first live event since lockdown began.

BRB 30th anniversary at Town Hall

13 November 2020

Birmingham Royal Ballet will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a free streamed performance at Birmingham’s Town Hall.

The Five Plays of Christmas

13 November 2020

Newcastle’s Live Theatre is giving its audience a Christmas present of five new plays

Festival unlocks audiences at Nottingham Playhouse

13 November 2020

Nottingham Playhouse sold thousands of tickets to people from 29 countries for nine shows during its Unlocked Festival.

Birmingham REP stages immersive children’s show

13 November 2020

Birmingham REP and Northern Ireland-based Cahoots NI are to stage an immersive digital show for children, The University of Wonder and Imagination.