‘The major question is that the majority of theatres cannot open with social distancing in place – it’s impossible, for economics, for the business case let alone the experience, it just doesn’t work.’
NEWS: Industry leaders launch coordinated effort to lobby for government support & welcome new taskforce
The theatre industry’s fightback was raised to a new level as, after more than two months of enforced venue closures, leaders coordinated efforts to pressure the government for further support, and DCMS appointed a new commissioner for Cultural Recovery.
NEWS: Theatre industry issues statement on Government aid for self-employed
A week after the UK Government announced its package for workers on the payroll, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has announced an economic relief package for self-employed workers and freelancers.
NEWS: Olivier Awards’ Greatest Moments will be celebrated in special TV & radio programmes
ITV will broadcast a special Olivier Awards with Mastercard programme on 5 April 2020 at 10:15pm, in place of the 2020 Royal Albert Hall awards show which was cancelled due to coronavirus.
Snap happy: Mates founder Terri Paddock wins the prize for most selfies at the Olivier Awards
My Theatre Mates founder Terri Paddock challenged old friend Richard Gresham at the Olivier Awards: Who could get the most selfies with lovely theatre friends at this unrivalled Theatreland event? Safe to say, she won!
NEWS: Olivier Awards set for 8 April Royal Albert Hall, Shortlists announced 6 March
The Olivier Awards with Mastercard has shared the first details of the 2018 ceremony. The Awards, which are the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 8 April 2018.
VIDEO: Olivier Awards will be broadcast primetime on ITV on 11 April
The 2017 Olivier Awards with Mastercard can be seen on ITV this year: the two-hour primetime broadcast of highlights from the event airs two days after the ceremony, on Tuesday 11 April 2017 from 8 to 10pm.
NEWS: UK Theatre Awards nominations announced, Ian McKellen recognised for Outstanding Contribution
UK Theatre has announced the nominations for the UK Theatre Awards 2016, which celebrate the breadth and depth of outstanding talent and achievement in theatre and the performing arts throughout the United Kingdom, on and off stage. Show Boat, which recently finished its West End run, receives the most nominations for a production (four), while fellow Sheffield Theatres’ musical Flowers for …
NEWS: 40th anniversary Olivier Awards takes place Sun 3 April, celebrations
The Olivier Awards with MasterCard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, has announced exciting plans, including new partnerships, to celebrate the awards’ 40th anniversary.
NEWS: 500,000 head to West End Live, Full line-up announced for 20-21 June
West End LIVE in association with MasterCard takes place in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2015. Now in its 11th year, this free annual event – the largest event of its type in the world – is organised by Westminster City Council and Official London Theatre and offers fantastic free family entertainment from London’s top theatre productions and attractions.