Phil Willmott
13 Jul
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BREAKING NEWS – From 1641!
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 13 2020, 12:59
A newly discovered text from the beleaguered London of the past is spookily relevant to today’s West End.
The enterprising actor Callum Coates has shared a quote from 1641 on Facebook that feels extraordinarily pertinent to the on-going closure of our own theatres.
13 Jul
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PRINCE OF EGYPT fans remind us why you should book for the block buster musical when it returns in 2021
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 13 2020, 12:54
Producers of block buster musical THE PRINCE OF EGYPT have announced their intention to resume performances at the Dominion on November 2nd 2020, and run until at least September 2021. And you can book now!
13 Jul
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People are buying theatre tickets again! Here’s three big musicals you can now book with confidence
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 13 2020, 12:13
The UK theatre scene feels much more optimistic this week thanks to the government’s announcement of a £1.57 billion investment to "protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions".
06 Jul
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BREAKING NEWS. The UK. Government Announce a £1.57 Billion Investment in the Arts
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 6 2020, 10:52
The Government announced fresh fudge last night (why 10.30pm on a Sunday?) with another statement entirely lacking in commitment to a schedule BUT at least they're pledging £1.57 billion investment to "protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage institutions".
06 Jul
News
THE ROYAL COURT: Still Setting the Agenda in Lock Down
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 6 2020, 10:49
One of the concerns about UK Theatre whilst the country was in lockdown (and theatres are still in lockdown) is that we would miss out on playwrights responding to these extraordinary times.
The Royal Court is of course London’s premiere new writing venue and typically they’ve ensured that this won’t happen.
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