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Andrew Lloyd Webber
20 Apr
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Phil Willmott

There’s no Self-Isolating from Andrew Lloyd Webber!

Andrew Lloyd Webber We can self-isolate against the Corona virus but if you follow theatre industry news there’s, seemingly almost daily, new exposure to Andrew Lloyd Webber. Here’s a roundup of recent nuggets.

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Facade of the Old Vic during the Covid-19 outbreak
17 Apr
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Phil Willmott

Here’s Five Shows Live you CAN Add to Your Diary!

Facade of the Old Vic during the Covid-19 outbreak Most producers have been extremely sheepish about when you can see their productions live again. It’s understandable really. We simply don’t know when the current lock down will end and exactly what form that will take.

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blurry West End
14 Apr
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Phil Willmott

Worried and Confused About a Future Show You’ve Booked For? You’re Not Alone

blurry West End With the UK government having to be vague about the time frame and ways in which the current lockdown will be lifted pretty much every industry is unable to make plans and the theatre industry is no exception. At present we have no news beyond the Society of London Theatre’s blanket announcement that the West End will remain closed until “at least” 31 May.

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Frozen - Stephanie McKeon (Anna), Samantha Barks (Elsa). Photo by Julia Kennedy ©Disney
14 Apr
Phil Willmott

Samantha Barks is Frozen’s Elsa & Stephanie McKeon is Anna. Disney’s latest sisters

Frozen - Stephanie McKeon (Anna), Samantha Barks (Elsa). Photo by Julia Kennedy ©Disney With the announcement that Samantha Barks will play Elsa and Stephanie McKeon will plays Anna in the upcoming London production of FROZEN we take a look at some other Disney cartoon sisters.

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London's West End
10 Apr
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Phil Willmott

A Little Good News for the UK Theatre Industry

London's West End At least the British Government is taking the corona-fuelled arts crisis seriously.

A parliamentary committee has been convened to explore the specific challenges cultural organisations face and sessions taking place from late April into May will consider evidence.

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