Tag: Theatre
Bolshoi Theatre reopening delayed
The reopening of Russia's famed Bolshoi Theatre has been pushed back to 2011 due to delays in a costly renovation project.[MORE]
'Miracle worker' playwright Gibson dies
Tony award winning playwright William Gibson, most famous for the Broadway hit The Miracle Worker, has died at the age of 94.[MORE]
Mugabe critic wins art prize
Zimbabwean playwright Cont Mhlanga, who has challenged President Robert Mugabe's rule throughout his career, has been awarded a new prize celebrating the role the arts can play in promoting human rights.[MORE]
Bequeathed skull stars in Tennant's Hamlet
Dr Who realises pianist's dying wish by using his skull as a prop in Shakespeare's Hamlet.[MORE]
'Wuthering Heights' gets Bollywood makeover
A British Asian theatre group is giving Wuthering Heights a Bollywood makeover, moving the tragic love story from the misty moors of England to the scorched Rajasthan desert, it said.[MORE]
Kath And Kim's Riley to star in Chicago
Gina Riley takes a break from Fountain Lakes to appear in a new stage version of Chicago.[MORE]
Collector donates Shakespeare texts to London theatre
A US collector will donate rare early editions of Shakespeare's plays to London's Globe Theatre, which specialises in performing the bard's works.[MORE]
Jane Fonda returns to Broadway
Oscar-winning actress Jane Fonda will return to Broadway after a 46-year absence to perform in 33 Variations in 2009.[MORE]
WA Govt reconsiders Ledger Theatre
WA Govt backs away from plans to name a new theatre after the late Heath Ledger.[MORE]
War of the Worlds panic marked, 70 years on
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Seventy years ago this week, thousands of Americans settled in at home for what they expected would be a relaxing evening of radio theatre - a favourite family entertainment in the pre-television age.[MORE]
Alan Bennett donates archive to Oxford library
British author and playwright Alan Bennett will donate his literary archive to the Bodleian Library in Oxford, the library says.[MORE]
Public urged to object to Regent redevelopment
A group campaigning for the historic Regent Theatre in Brisbane is calling on residents to lodge formal objections to a proposed redevelopment.[MORE]
Dogs take centre stage for feel-good Croatian play
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A Croatian stage production starring stray dogs in the key roles has attracted rave reviews.[MORE]
Tony-winning actress Edie Adams dies
Tony-winning actress Edie Adams - a blond chanteuse with a funny streak who was married to the late comedian Ernie Kovacs - has died aged 81.[MORE]
Tasmanian wins Deadly theatre award
A Tasmanian writer and director has won a prestigious award for his play about a confronting period of Australia's Indigenous history.[MORE]
Broadway to dim lights for Newman
Broadway theatres to dim their lights in memory of legendary actor Paul Newman.[MORE]
Rob Guest critical after massive stroke
Rob Guest is in critical condition in a Melbourne hospital after suffering a massive stroke.[MORE]
Rave reviews for Radcliffe's Equus
The actor who portrays the schoolboy wizard in the Harry Potter movies received as much attention for appearing naked as for his range and depth in the London production of playwright Peter Shaffer's Equus.[MORE]
American Psycho heading to Broadway
A stage adaptation of controversial social satire American Psycho is in the works.[MORE]
Youngsters to get million free theatre tickets
Young Britons are to get the chance to go to the theatre for free in a bid to drum up new audiences, the Government said on Tuesday (local time).[MORE]
Holmes debuts on Broadway amid protests
Actress Katie Holmes won praise for her debut on Broadway last week, where she was cheered on by actor husband Tom Cruise and shouted at by anti-Scientology protesters outside the theatre.[MORE]
Darwin actor brings Stolen Generations drama to Sydney stage
NIDA student Miranda Tapsell lands the lead role in a Belvoir St Theatre production.[MORE]
UK's first Bollywood school opens
In the latest sign of Bollywood's expanding reach, one of the industry's biggest stars opened a new acting school in London on Thursday that will tutor aspiring actors who hope to break into Indian film.[MORE]
Historic Brisbane cinemas to become film and TV centre
Brisbane's historic Regent Theatre will be preserved and used as a base for film and television training.[MORE]
Art imitates life for political satirists
A group of political satirists say the New South Wales Government's reshuffle has proved challenging for the writers and actors involved in their current show.[MORE]
