Spamalot Musical to be adapted for film
It has been confirmed that a film version of hit musical Spamalot is in the making. The musical, which first premiered in the UK in the autumn of 2006, ran for three years at the Palace Theatre after a premiere on Broadway in 2005. It has music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, with lyrics and book by Idle. Idle will now pen the screenplay, with Casey Nicholaw (The Prom), who...
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List of organisations receiving government financial support
More than 1,300 arts organisations have been awarded grants to help them survive the coronavirus crisis, with 317 theatres among the beneficiaries of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund. Here are full details of all theatres that have been confirmed as a recipient, from the largest awarded grant (£999,999) to the smallest (£50,000 £999,999 -...
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‘Back To The Future The Musical’ To Open In The West End In May 2021
‘Back To The Future The Musical’ will open at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End in May 2021 following its curtailed run at Manchester Opera House in March this year. Previews will begin on 14th May and Roger Bart and Olly Dobson will reprise the roles of ‘Dr Emmett Brown’ and ‘Marty McFly’ respectively. Also returning are Hugh Coles as...
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Defying Gravity - Stephen Schwartz Documentary
John Scheinfeld will write and direct Defying Gravity: From Godspell to Wicked, A Musical Journey, a new documentary charting the work and creative journey of Oscar-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz over the past 45 years. Defying Gravity will profile Schwartz’s work while examining his writing process and inspirations and highlighting the power...
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Dark Theatres Project To Raise Funds
A Theatre creative, who has worked in video design for some of the biggest shows, has created a new series of photographs taken inside locked down theatres. Entitled The Dark Theatres Project, the series will raise money for charity, with anyone donating to the scheme receiving a print of one of her photos. Nina Dunn says "This is a moment in history – there have been no enforced closures...
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My Best Friend's Wedding new musical delays opening to September 2021
The new stage musical "My Best Friend’s Wedding" has delayed its opening until September next year, producers have confirmed. My Best Friend’s Wedding the Musical is set to star Alexandra Burke, and had been due to open September 2020. Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian confirmed the new dates, and that Burke will star when it premieres at the Manchester Palace Theatre on...
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