Phil Willmott
06 Jul
News 
How to Lobby to Save Theatre and a Sobering Reminder of Why You Should
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 6 2020, 10:44
The fine people at the PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS have added two templates from which you can pick, personalise and send to your MP, making the case for a financial rescue package from the Government to save the theatre industry.
06 Jul
News
Les Mis Cast Member Zac Hamilton Wancke Has a New Way With Old Songs
By Phil Willmott Monday, July 6 2020, 10:34
I like to try and keep up with careers of the actors I direct and recently noticed a new you tube channel from Zac Hamilton Wancke which promotes striking new versions of musical theatre related material.
30 Jun
News
An Ian McKellen HAMLET Could Mean a Fresh Start for an Outer London Venue
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, June 30 2020, 08:56
In a very shrewd move veteran producer, Bill Kenwright, has asked director Sean Mathias to take a turn as Artistic Director of his venue, the Theatre Royal Windsor.
It’s shrewd for two reasons.
29 Jun
News
No News of Government Help For Theatre as Tories Announce A £100 Million Bail Out… For Zoos!
By Phil Willmott Monday, June 29 2020, 10:33
Yes, that’s right. You couldn’t make it up!
MPs and peers warned Boris Johnson of 'innumerable zoo closures' without a bailout worth tens of millions. Heart-warmingly he has listened, helping out the beleaguered leisure parks with buckets of free money.
29 Jun
News
New Musical SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE to open in September. (Or will It?)
By Phil Willmott Monday, June 29 2020, 10:23
Producer Michael Rose’s last show in the West End, BIG at the Dominion Theatre, turned out to be a massive flop but it seems we need not have feared for his future.
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