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REVISED PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THEATRE ROYAL BATH’S WELCOME BACK SEASON

Theatre Royal Bath will reopen on 3 December with a revised performance schedule for Oleanna and Copenhagen, the final two plays in the theatre’s Welcome Back Season.

David Mamet’s provocative drama Oleanna, directed by Lucy Bailey will star Rosie Sheehy and Jonathan Slinger, who replaces John Heffernan in the role of John. The play will now run in Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio from 3 December to 22 December and again from 4 January to 16 January 2021. Reduced capacity at the Ustinov Studio will allow for an audience of 60 persons per performance.

The November run of Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning Copenhagen has been postponed until the new year when it will play Theatre Royal Bath’s Main House from 20 January to 6 February 2021.  Directed by Polly Findlay it will star Haydn Gwynne, Philip Arditti, and in a change to original billing, Malcom Sinclair.

Ticketholders impacted by the change in schedule will have been contacted by the box office with regard exchange and refunds.

When the theatre re-opens, the health and safety of audiences, cast, crew and staff remain paramount. Covid-secure measures in place remain reduced capacity to allow for socially distanced seating,  mandatory face coverings (unless exempt), hand sanitiser units, thermal temperature checks, dedicated entry points, staggered arrivals and audience flow, fresh air circulation and enhanced cleaning.

Full details and ticket information can be found at www.theatreroyal.org.uk

Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Productions

and Eilene Davidson Productions

proudly present

THE PERFECT TONIC FOR LONDON AUDIENCES IN 2021

The multi-Tony Award winning musical

including for Best Musical Revival & Best Choreography

Starring

Emmy & SAG Award Winner Tony, Olivier & BAFTA Award Winner

MEGAN MULLALLY ROBERT LINDSAY

as Reno Sweeney as Moonface Martin

“Cole Porter songs and tap-dancing sailors? What’s not to love?”

The Hollywood Reporter

Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER

Original Book by P.G. WODEHOUSE & GUY BOLTON

and HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSEL CROUSE

New Book by TIMOTHY CROUSE and JOHN WEIDMAN

Directed and Choreographed by

Tony Award Winner KATHLEEN MARSHALL

BARBICAN THEATRE

FROM 8 MAY 2021

FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT UNTIL 22 AUGUST 2021

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER AT 10AM

FROM ANYTHINGGOESMUSICAL.CO.UK

One of the all-time greatest musicals ANYTHING GOES is making a welcome return to the London stage in spring and summer 2021 for a strictly limited 15 week engagement at the Barbican Theatre, starring Emmy & SAG Award Winner Megan Mullally (Will & Grace) who is making her West End musical debut as Reno Sweeney, and Tony, Olivier & BAFTA Award Winner Robert Lindsay as Moonface Martin.

This splendid production of Cole Porter & P.G. Wodehouse’s classic musical will be directed and choreographed by three time Tony Award Winner Kathleen Marshall. Marshall’s Broadway production of ANYTHING GOES was a major smash hit and received huge critical acclaim. The revival was nominated for nine Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards, winning Best Musical Revival and Best Choreography at both ceremonies. Now Marshall, in her West End directing debut, will reinvent this glorious musical for London audiences next year.

With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and the original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, ANYTHING GOES will premiere at the Barbican Theatre on 8 May 2021 until 22 August 2021, featuring a full supporting company including 14 tap dancing sailors! Further casting will be announced soon.

Megan Mullally said: “Anything really does go, is the thing, and I’m excited to be coming to London where Robert Lindsay and I will promptly unleash ourselves upon that wonderful town for 15 weeks of farce and frolic. Under the tutelage of the devilishly clever Kathleen Marshall we shall endeavour to do the memory of Cole Porter proud. Meanwhile, I will endeavour to get my a** to a tap class. A brand new rendering of a great old entertainment is on the horizon…something tells me I’ll get a kick out of spending my summer in London next year! Tally-ho!”

Robert Lindsay said: “I am so looking forward to returning to the stage in the medium I love – musical comedy. And what better than Kathleen Marshall’s revival of Anything Goes at the wonderful Barbican Theatre. The perfect remedy to shake off the blues of 2020.”

Kathleen Marshall said: “I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to reimagine Anything Goes for the West End. I’m a huge fan of both Megan and Robert and I know we will have a blast working together on this iconic musical comedy. I adore London and can’t wait to bring this joyous show to UK audiences!“

Howard Panter, producer of The King and I at the London Palladium said: “I’m delighted to be working with Kathleen to bring a wonderful new production of this classic, and very funny, golden-age musical to London next summer packed with Cole Porter’s fabulous songs. It’s an enormous pleasure to welcome Megan to London, as she makes her musical debut in the UK and to work once again with Robert. Originally created by the geniuses that were Cole Porter and P.G. Wodehouse, Anything Goes offers pure escapism and enjoyment for all the family and I really hope it will be the perfect tonic for London audiences next year.“

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, a comical disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. This hilarious musical romp across the Atlantic featuring a collection of some of theatre’s most memorable songs – including ‘I Get A Kick Out of You’, ‘Anything Goes’, ‘You’re the Top’, ‘Blow, Gabriel, Blow’, ‘It’s De-Lovely’, ‘Friendship’ and ‘Buddie Beware’ – will take you back to the Golden Age of high society on the seas. ANYTHING GOES is set to sail away with audiences all over again.

PRESS QUOTES

“Exudes the effervescence of a freshly poured gin fizz…It’s a knockout!” – The New York Times

“So Delightful, so De-Lovely, it’s The Top!” – Associated Press

“This new ‘Anything Goes’ is a daffy, shipshape romp” – Variety

“Pure Magic” – New York Post

“You’ll get a kick out of ‘Anything Goes'” – USA Today

CINDERELLA PANTOMIME ANNOUNCED AS PART OF SECRET CHRISTMAS AT KIDZANIA LONDON

KidZania London in collaboration with Louis Rayneau today announce Cinderella as part of Secret Christmas at KidZania London – a programme of festive activities for children over Christmas. Cinderella the pantomime was filmed earlier this year at KidZania London, an indoor city run by kids at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush, and it will be screened at the KidZania Theatre, from 5 December 2020 until 3 January 2021.

Lauren Osborn and Louis Rayneau direct Ashleigh Harvey (Wicked Stepmother), Courtney Jackson (Gigi), Jamie Jones (Fifi), Beccy Lane (Cinderella), Amy Matthews (Fairy Godmother), Nicholas McLean (Buttons), and Luke Street (Prince Charming), and Ru Fisher, Hannah Grace Lawson, Rachel Sargent, Josh Harrison Yellop and Ashlee Young completing the ensemble.

Follow this classic rags-to-riches storyline and cheer along Cinderella and her hilarious friend Buttons as they outwit her wicked stepsisters and search for love at Prince Charming’s royal ball – but watch out for that clock turning midnight!

Packed with amazing musical and pop hits, tickets to this great British panto can be purchased at www.kidzania.co.uk as part of KidZania’s Secret Christmas Package

Louis Rayneau today said, “I am very excited and grateful to be bringing pantomime magic to Kidzania London for the first time! Filming this with the most incredible cast and creative team was so wonderful and it really is something magical. A massive thank you to Kidzania, it is really important that we keep supporting the arts so I’m very grateful to them for all the support and allowing us to bring something very special to their city for the whole family to enjoy!”

In a bid to support the arts community whilst many performing arts venues have remained closed throughout 2020, KidZania London is proud to work with an exquisite cast of West End Performers, directors, choreographers and musicians on the creation of this project.

KidZania Christmas Package tickets include 3 hours to explore the KidZania City activities, entrance to the Hidden Christmas area with six additional activities, viewing of the pre-recorded pantomime Cinderella in the KidZania Theatre, and a hot drink and sweet Christmas treat.

Keeping in line with the latest government guidelines, upon reopening KidZania will continue to implement health and safety measures in order to keep the city the most safe, fun and enjoyable place it can be. Social distancing measures will continue to be in place which will mean a smaller and safer capacity for visitors, face masks for everyone will be mandatory (unless exempt for medical reasons) and regular handwashing is encouraged between every activity. KidZania is unable to welcome under 4s at this time. For full details and FAQ’s, please visit https://kidzania.co.uk/contact-us/faqs/christmas-faqs

All necessary precautions were taken throughout the filming and production of Cinderella the Pantomime which took place in November 2020 and was completed in alignment with the government Covid-19 guidelines at the time.

Ed Court is Musical Director, with choreography by Rachel Sargent and Ashlee Young.

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Cinderella  Listings

KidZania London, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7GA

5 December 2020 – 3rd January 2021

The Secret Christmas Package

Early bird tickets (available until 30 November): £36 child, £24.80 adult with the code ‘XMASEARLYBIRD2020’

Standard tickets: £45 child, £31 adult.

www.kidzania.co.uk

Age requirement: 4+

THE HOPE THEATRE ANNOUNCES

RELEASE DATES AND FULL DETAILS FOR

HOPE AT HOME

5 FILMS. 5 PREMIERES. 5 STORIES.

https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/hopeathome

The Hope Theatre in Islington can today announce full details and release dates for digital project Hope at Home, a 5-part online series of 15-minute monologues each exploring a single fascinating slice of life, created by 25 artists commissioned by the theatre earlier this autumn. The first film will premiere via the theatre’s YouTube channel on Monday 23 November, with the subsequent films released every Monday after that, culminating in a Christmas special on Monday 21 December. Each will be available free for one week but with audiences able to ‘pay what you want’ to encourage access and donations to help secure the future of the critically acclaimed pub theatre.

FULL SCHEDULE HERE

Monday 23 November

MY FATHER’S SHED by Henry Egar

Escaping from his mother’s birthday party, Anthony secretly tries on some new foundation in his family’s shed.

Director: Liz Arday

Assistant Director: Aran Cherkez

Cast: Jacob Seelochan

Monday 30 November

WHERE THE SOCKS GO By Somebody Jones

Ahead of a really crucial Zoom job interview Max is determined to answer the question we all want the answer to: where do socks go in the wash?

Director: Jeremiah Towolawi

Assistant Director: Grace Currie

Cast: Meesha Turner

Monday 7 December

A MOMENT’S PEACE by Natasha Santos

Hannah loves her son Callum, she does, but what she doesn’t love are the other 25 snot infested children that she’s had to invite over for his 6th birthday.

Director: Charlotte Peters

Assistant Director: Xanthus Peters

Cast: Kate O’Rourke

– A Moment’s Peace will be released as a full unabridged radio play as well as the filmed version of the episode via YouTube.

Monday 14 December

ALMOST THERE by Michael Head

A comic look at the age between not being old but getting there fast.

Director: Simon K Matthews

Assistant Director: Sarah Stacey

Cast: Guy Porritt

Monday 21 December

21 ROUND FOR CHRISTMAS Matt Ballantyne & Toby Hampton

Wine, turkey, laughter and dirty family history swept neatly under the carpet until Boxing Day. We join the world of Tracy, a day-dreaming housewife who is in the midst of cooking Christmas Dinner for her family – her large family.

Director: Toby Hampton

Assistant Director: Emma Louise Howell

Cast: Clare Bloomer

Hope at Home was made possible thanks to funding from City Bridge Trust as part of a bid from the London Community Response Fund.

Kennedy Bloomer, the Artistic Director of the theatre since January 2020 said, “We’re so excited to share these stories online, and to be able to reach as many people as possible with our PAY WHAT YOU CAN initiative while our doors are closed. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the theatre in 2021.”

The Hope Theatre fast became a critically acclaimed venue on London’s Off West End after opening only six years ago. Since closure, the theatre has launched #HopeOnline – a series of digital workshops and Be Heard – a monologue writing competition for 11-25 year-olds supported by the Arsenal Foundation.

In October, The Hope Theatre was awarded £51,569.00 from the Cultural Recovery Fund, which will enable the venue to reopen in the New Year – further details to be announced shortly.

Although The Hope Theatre doesn’t receive regular public subsidy, it was the first Off West End venue to open with a house agreement with Equity, the UK’s largest performers union, to ensure a legal wage for all actors, stage managers and box office staff working at the theatre. As an intimate 50-seat pub theatre, The Hope has a small team made up of Artistic Director Kennedy Bloomer, Associate Director Toby Hampton and Technical Manager Daniel Johnson.

To support The Hope Theatre head to: https://www.thehopetheatre.com/support-us/.

FRANTIC ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES
FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO SAVE
FLAGSHIP IGNITION PROGRAMME

• FUNDING FOR IGNITION IS CURRENTLY AT RISK
• A NEW SHORT FILM ABOUT THE PROGRAMME MADE BY FILM MAKER & IGNITION GRADUATE MICHAEL LYNCH IS RELEASED TODAY

Frantic Assembly has launched a new and urgent fundraising campaign today. Ignition, the ground-breaking theatre company’s nationwide free talent development programme for young people aged 16-24, is now at risk.

​As arts funding continues to be threatened by the economic impact of Covid-19, Frantic Assembly commissioned Ignition graduate and film-maker Michael Lynch to create a poignant and moving short film about the vital work and legacy already achieved by Ignition since it began in 2008. The film features Ignition graduates from all four nations of the UK.

It will be available to view here from 18:00 today, 19 November. 

For the past twelve years Ignition has sought out talent in unexpected places; from sports groups to youth centres, connecting with hundreds of young people from areas of low artistic engagement across the country.

As we look to 2021 and beyond, Frantic asks which doors will be closed and whose voices will be silenced if Ignition can no longer take place?

Donations can be made via franticassembly.co.uk

Scott Graham, artistic director of Frantic Assembly, said: “Ignition makes a difference; it has and continues to transform lives, open doors and allow young people to reach beyond what they thought they were capable of. It has sparked careers and creativity that are defining our artistic landscape. I could not be more proud of what we achieve together and could not be more convinced that Ignition needs to keep finding those voices.”

Paapa Essiedu, Ignition graduate and actor, said “The ethos, soul and generosity of spirit at the heart of Frantic Assembly was probably the most crucial building block for me as I started my career as an actor. At 18, I’d never done a play. Never seen a Shakespeare. Didn’t know what drama school was. And yet, I knew I wanted to be an actor. Everything that I found initially alienating and unreachable about drama schools and the ‘business’, I found accepting, warm hearted and generous through Frantic. They allowed me to be myself and explore my instincts as a performer in a safe environment. Without doubt, this gave me the confidence I needed to go on and have a go of it in the industry. Forever grateful.”

Each year Frantic brings together a diverse and dynamic group of participants, with a focus on ensuring access for those with social, financial, cultural and geographical barriers to the arts. Ignition seeks to unlock undiscovered creative potential and level up the future of British theatre.

The annual programme, which engages over 900 participants across the UK, sees twelve young men and twelve young women selected through taster and trial workshops, who are then invited to London where they spend a week making their own shows with theatre professionals, performed to a public audience. Throughout this period the 24 participants are pushed creatively and physically to understand the process of devising and creating work from scratch. The process is intense, the experience transformational and the effect lasting.

Ignition graduates have gone on to have successful careers with Frantic Assembly, the creative industries and other related fields. However, the programme’s legacy is not just one of vocational success, and this is reflected in Michael Lynch’s short film. Participants forge deep bonds, receive boosts to their confidence and self-esteem, and develop a stronger work ethic through the experience.

In 2019 alone Ignition worked with over 870 young people and in 2020 before the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced Frantic was about to run its first nationwide Ignition programme for women.

The Frantic team work with nine regional partners to deliver more than 50 workshops across the country each year. The partner venues are Leeds Playhouse, The Core (Corby), The Sherman Theatre (Cardiff), Dance Base (Edinburgh), Lyric Theatre (Belfast), Theatre Royal Plymouth, Theatre Royal Norwich, Old Rep Theatre (Birmingham) and Liverpool Everyman. These venues lead on recruiting young people, provide expert knowledge on their local areas and continue their engagement with individuals who did not progress to the Intensive stage in order to provide a sustainable and long term arts offer. Frantic also continues to support Ignition graduates. Through the Re:Ignite programme the participants continue to receive training, career development and employment opportunities after the Intensive residency.

Donations can be made on the WE ARE IGNITION page on the Frantic Assembly website: franticassembly.co.uk or by text:

To donate £5 text IGNITION 5 to 70085
To donate £10 text IGNITION 10 to 70085
To donate £20 text IGNITION 20 to 70085
Texts are charged at the cost of your donation plus a standard message rate.

Anyone interested in making a major donation to support Ignition can contact Frantic Assembly executive director Kerry Whelan [email protected] 

THE BRITISH PANTOMIME ACADEMY

LAUNCH KIDS MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS

WITH SUPPORT FROM WARWICK DAVIES

If you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy during lockdown or the holidays or some fun and interactive home-schooling opportunities look no further.

The British Pantomime Academy today launches their new ‘Kids Masterclass Workshop’ aimed at students wanting to learn everything to do with Pantomime and Live Theatre. The workshop is designed to introduce youngsters aged 8-14 or 14-18 to the magical world of pantomime and more.  The interactive online workshop will feature numerous different classes and techniques, where youngsters will learn about the traditions and craftmanship of Panto. The hour long workshop will be hosted by TV fave and one of the UK’s best loved Panto Dames Eric Potts and Panto star and comedian Kev Orkian.

The British Pantomime academy also offer an 12 additional workshops to provide further insights into the wonderful world of pantomime with an in depth focus on subjects like Script Reading, Character Development, Comedy, Vocals & Acting and Q&A’s with some industry pro’s including Warwick Davies, John Barr, Graham Cole & Robert Hyman.

The British Pantomime Academy was founded in 2019 bringing workshops and courses to students of all ages. In 2021 these classes have been taken online as the UK’s first Online Pantomime Workshops with a focus this year on providing youngsters with fun and interactive sessions and to keep the magic of Panto alive in 2020.

Kev Orkian Founder of the British Pantomime Academy says “2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, not least our children who have had their lives and routines disrupted and a lot of simple pleasures taken away from them. Many after school clubs, extracurricular activities, performing arts classes and academies have had to close due to the Pandemic and although Panto could be considered a somewhat niche genre it offers focus on all elements of the performing arts so we hope we may be able to help to bridge this gap”

“We are passionate about pantomime and know that many kids won’t have the opportunity to visit one his year, we are also keenly aware that families are looking for fun, rewarding and engaging experiences for their children during lockdown and holidays; we hope the BPA can offer both of these things and keep the magic of panto, such an ingrained and much loved tradition for many families, alive in 2020. There is no other course like it on the planet!”

The British Pantomime Academy also offers courses for professional and amateur adults looking to expand their skill set and pursue a career in Pantomime or just have fun. 

If you love performing whilst having lots of fun, then British Pantomime Academy is for you. Learn all the secrets from the Masters of Panto. Join like-minded students from around the UK and learn what it takes to be a Pantomime Star.

The ‘Kids Masterclass Workshop’ is just £9.00 per person with discounts available when booking the full 12 workshop course to find out more and book visit  www.britishpantomimeacademy.com 

“WE’VE ALL GOT TO FIND NEWS WAYS OF DOING THINGS

AND THE JOURNEY’S GOING TO BE WILD”

Vicky Vox

BRAND NEW WEB-SERIES

THE VICKY VOX PROJECT TO LAUNCH ON YOUTUBE

It’s Summer 2020 and the Hollywood-based drag queen Vicky Vox can’t perform live. She can only hug those in her household, which currently consists of the unassuming Bichon-Poodle, Biscuit; a vast quantity of snacks and, of course, her plants. When Vicky’s theatre director friend Tom calls from London with a proposal to create a live stage show, she turns to part-time roommate Paul, currently residing in Vegas, for advice.

With the entire team unable to meet in person, two producers, James and Robin, bring on board comedy writer Beth to begin planning their live return in 2021. Will they be able to create an entire show from scratch without ever once being in the same room together?

This heightened reality web-series, featuring a company of actual real-life creatives, is inspired by a love of live performance, a passion for drag and queer culture and the dilemma we all find ourselves in with Miss Rona. It will offer some insight into the creative process of making a show during a pandemic, with a drag queen, across multiple time zones and explores the artistic vision, design concepts and music creation all while celebrating Vicky’s sentiment that “When the world goes to sh*t, sometimes you gotta celebrate a little harder.”

Producers James Quaife and Robin Rayner of New Frame Productions today said, “Without the restrictions of Covid-19 we’d never have the opportunity to collaborate with these brilliant creative people from all across the world. With the last 8 months being a difficult time for so many in the entertainment industry, it’s also enabled us to reimagine the way we work, opening up new opportunities to defy the rules and reframe our stages.”

Vicky Vox is an LA-based drag queen who is best known for her drag band DWV, alongside the world-renowned Detox and Willam Belli. In 2018 Vicky starred as the human-eating alien plant Audrey II in the critically acclaimed Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors. Vicky recently launched her first podcast series Doing Great with Vicky Vox. She said“2020 is clearly the year that changed everything. Adversity is nothing new in my life. I always find a way to express myself and connect with others. Creativity and art are healing and they will not be stopped! When you find people who support your vision and truly embody that collaborative spirit, obstacles become launch pads to discovery. Necessity is truly the mother of invention.”

Filmed remotely, in isolation, predominantly in the US and produced, directed and edited in the UK, the web-series will be released on New Frame Productions YouTube channel with a live show scheduled for 2021. The series also features Cindy Lin, Paul Michael Gibbs and Renée Lamb and special star guests scheduled to appear in future episodes.

@NewFrameProds

@TheVickyVox

#TheVickyVox

Constella presents Christmas Gala in aid of their
Connecting Stars initiative for care home
residents
Available online from Tuesday 8th December 2020

Loneliness among the elderly is a crisis that is only becoming more urgent as Christmas approaches. Earlier this year, the world’s only dedicated opera-ballet company, Constella, launched Connecting Stars to provide free one-to-one virtual performances to isolated care home residents; their upcoming Christmas Gala hopes to raise money to continue their series and meet growing demand.

Their Christmas Gala, filmed in Studio Wayne McGregor, will be presented in two acts with instrumentalists in full costume to propel the gala to new theatrical heights. Act 1 will be framed within the context of Constella’s award-winning and critically acclaimed Sideshows. With introductions from The Ringmaster, their diverse repertoire will include an opera-ballet performance of The Bearded Lady from Sideshows, a highly virtuosic solo accordian performance of Piazzola’s Adios Nonino, music from West Side Story and Habanera from Carmen. Harp and violin duet Olivia Jageurs and Phillipa Mo will perform Heifetz’ Deep River and a beautiful Handel sonata.

Act 2 will see the musicians enter a Christmassy wonderland. A much-loved classic will have enriched meaning in the world premiere of He shall feed His flock like a shepherd from Handel’s Messiah, now choreographed by Jaered Glavin in true opera-ballet style. This will be followed by three excerpts from Nutcracker, finishing with the original treble chorus from Waltz of the Snowflakes

Since the launch of Connecting Stars, over 50 care homes have taken part with nearly 150 performances reaching over 2,000 residents. Loneliness amongst the elderly has long been a shocking crisis in the UK and it’s only exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic this year. By fundraising through this beautiful gala, Constella hope to be able to reach more care homes in future months, as well as provide care homes with this digital gala free of charge for their residents to enjoy this Christmas.

Constella founder, Leo Geyer says, We are proud to have redirected our energies to play our part in the battle against the pandemic. It has been our honour to bring joy and happiness to the elderly combating the pressing issues of loneliness and isolation in care homes. Our virtual performances have become an essential and permanent fixture for many care home residents across the country. We hope that you will enjoy our virtual gala and help us to continue Connecting Stars.

Burwood Nursing Home comments, Our residents really appreciated the audience participation, the great variety of songs, and the fabulous sense of fun. One resident described your singing as “a burst of sunshine”. After the call we had a great discussion about the songs and the amazing expressions and emotions you had

ROSALIE CRAIG, ARTHUR DARVILL, HADLEY FRASER, LUCIE JONES AND CEDRIC NEAL ANNOUNCED AS LINE UP FOR THE FIRST

MONDAY NIGHT AT THE APOLLO

A BRAND-NEW CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCED FOR THE WEST END

IN SUPPORT OF ACTING FOR OTHERS

MONDAY 11 JANUARY 2021
MONDAY 25 JANUARY 2021
MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2021

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

Tickets are on sale now for Monday Night at the Apollo – a brand-new concert series taking place in front of a socially distanced audience at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. The concerts will take place at 7pm on Monday 11 January 2021, Monday 25 January 2021 and Monday 8 February 2021, and will also be livestreamed to audiences at home.

An intimate evening of conversation and song hosted by Greg Barnett (Miss Littlewood, Duchess of Malfi), Monday Night at the Apollo will see some of the West End’s best-known performers sing an eclectic mix of music from their favourite genres. Performers will share their most cherished memories and experiences from their careers, alongside performances of music which is personal to them, in a relaxed and informal theatrical celebration.

The full line-up for the first concert on 11 January will be Rosalie Craig(Company, City of Angels), Arthur Darvil (Once, Sweet Charity), Hadley Fraser (Les Misérables, City of Angels), Lucie Jones (Waitress)and Cedric Neal (Chess, Mowtown the Musical). Performers for subsequent concerts to be announced.

Monday Night at the Apollo has been conceived of to support the theatre industry, and ten percent of all ticket sales will be donated to Acting for Others, an organisation made up of 14 individual theatrical charities.

This concert series is musically directed by George Dyer, and produced by Greg Barnett and Hugh Summers for Wild Mountain Productions Ltd. Wild Mountain Productions Ltd was founded in 2020 to produce live theatre, with new and challenging work at its core.

Producers Greg Barnett and Hugh Summers said, “The challenges of 2020 have forced us, like many in the industry, to adapt and embrace unforeseen obstacles to create something new. We’re excited to launch the company with a string of concerts celebrating the diverse talent of British theatre. The arts mean so much to so many people and we feel it is important to do everything we can to continue to show its value and raise awareness to the challenges it is facing. As well as contributing to the reopening of our sector, we will be raising money to support the thousands of freelancers who are struggling to survive the pandemic through the incredible organisation ‘Acting for Others’. It’s time to bring audiences around the country – and beyond – the joy of live theatre once again.”

OUT OF WORK WORK LAUNCHES –

A NEW PLATFORM TO SUPPORT CREATIVES

New platform, Out of Work Work, launches today, offering a comprehensive directory of products and services created and sold by arts workers. To find out more or browse products and services on offer please visit: www.outofworkwork.co.uk

Out of Work Work provides a platform for arts workers, who due to Covid-19 may not be able to access their usual creative or financial avenues, to promote their businesses. The not-for-profit website provides easy access to a variety of products and services, encouraging users to support independent sellers and the arts community.

Founders Joel Marvin and Chris Davis said today, “We launched this directory to support arts workers, many of whom are our peers, colleagues, and friends. Our main aim is to provide a centralised platform to showcase businesses, side-lines and hidden talents. It’s a free service to promote talent and most importantly for shoppers to support small independent businesses.

There is a great sense of community at the heart of the arts and we have a responsibility to maintain that as members of that community ourselves. We are very excited for the future of Out of Work Work and encourage anyone in the arts with a product or service to sign up.”

Out of Work Work is in association with WhatsOnStage and Sunday Show Tunes.