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Today the live events industry across the UK is coming together in solidarity for
#WeMakeEvents
. A series of creative actions will see 100s of venues turn their lights red to symbolise the industry going into red alert & call on the government for support:
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"If you want to see the future of theatre get on a train!"
@lyngardner
on the importance of
#regional
theatre as she accepts her
#UKTawards
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Following the sad news of the loss of Bill Kenwright CBE, many theatres will be honouring his career at 7pm on Thursday 26 October by dimming their lights, paying tributes on their screens or washing their theatres in Everton blue.
Please find our press release below.
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And the winner for Best Performance in a Musical is…
@Divinadecampo
for Hedwig And The Angry Inch, a
@LeedsPlayhouse
and
@HOME_mcr
co-production.
#UKTAwards
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The winner of this year's Most Welcoming Theatre Award sponsored by
@TheatreTokens
is
@LeedsPlayhouse
for their inviting, engaging, accessible and inclusive creative environment + being the first Theatre of Sanctuary for refugees + people seeking asylum
#UKTAwards
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The UK Theatre Award for OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO BRITISH THEATRE goes to Maxine Peake in recognition of her championing of regional theatre and female & working-class voices .
#UKTawards
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Play is
@danielrigby
for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist, a
#SheffieldTheatres
and
@LyricHammer
co-production in association with
@Playfulprods
.
#UKTAwards
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Maxine Peake is presented with the UK Theatre Award for OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO BRITISH THEATRE by
@ConradLynch
and Sarah Frankom. Here's a snapshot of why Maxine is receiving the honour at this year's
#UKTawards
.
@MPeakeOfficial
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"More than 300 venues including London's National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall will turn their lights red later as part of the Red Alert campaign."
#WeMakeEvents
BBC News - Venues and crew signal 'red alert' for live music and theatre ➡️
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The award for Best Director goes to Robert Hastie,
@acylau
&
@e_schofield27
for Rock/Paper/Scissors, a Sheffield Theatres production (
@crucibletheatre
Sheffield Playhouse &
@SheffieldLyceum
).
#UKTAwards
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Writer, director, producer, author and
@OlivierAwards
winning actor
@Markgatiss
will receive the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award at this year's
#UKTAwards
!
Read more >
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We submitted a paper to the department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport to outline our asks to the UK Governments on sustaining our workforce, supporting theatre recovery & safeguarding the industry.
#SupportOurUKTheatres
To find out more visit:
(1/3)
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Statement from Julian Bird, Chief Executive Society Of London Theatre & UK Theatre.
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We're delighted to announce the winner of Best Musical Production, sponsored by
@Tysers_insights
in association with
@Ecclesiastical
is Billy Elliot The Musical, a Made at
@CurveLeicester
production.
#UKTAwards
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Today we sent a letter signed by 158 parliamentarians to
@BorisJohnson
@GOVUK
asking for comprehensive action to be taken to rescue the theatre sector & allow it to contribute to the future success of the UK. Thanks to all signatories
#SupportOurUKTheatres
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Applications for our next round of
#TheatreArtistsFund
are now open. Please share so we can reach those in the theatre industry who are in need of emergency financial aid. Apply 👉
#16march
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AWARDS NEWS: Maxine Peake to be honoured at the 2018 UK Theatre Awards for her Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre. Full story here >>
#UKTawards
#RegionalTheatre
#Theatre
#BritishTheatre
@octagontheatre
@rxtheatre
@LeedsPlayhouse
#MaxinePeake
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.
@RishiSunak
announces that Theatre Tax Relief to be doubled for 2 years. This initiative will support producers to keep costs down, secure greater investment and develop bold new content to drive the recovery of the UK's world-leading
#theatre
sector.
#Budget2021
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The wonderful
@graeae
have been awarded the Excellence in Touring Award for presenting The Paradis Files, a new accessible opera performed by a diverse company of professional Deaf + disabled artists alongside a creative education and outreach programme.
#UKTAwards
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Government announces £1.57 billion rescue package to protect arts, culture & heritage industries. Read more here 👉
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NEWS ALERT: 24-hour Theatre Helpline launched by
@uk_theatre
and
@SOLTnews
to provide support for industry professionals >>
#theatreindustry
#theatrenews
#support
#helpline
#Wellbeing
#theatre
@connectassist
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NEWS: Thanks to a £1m contribution from
@ace_national
(bringing the running total raised to £3.5m) the
#TheatreArtistsFund
will reopen for applications today to support theatre practitioners who remain out of work across the UK 👉
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SOLT & UK Theatre today announces a Theatre Artists Fund to assist individuals in need of emergency financial support. The fund has been established with a £500k donation from Netflix and is spearheaded by director Sam Mendes. Click here to find out more:
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Nominations for Best Performance in a Musical:
@Divinadecampo
– Hedwig and the Angry Inch
@LeedsPlayhouse
and HOME
@Charlie_Stemp
– Crazy for You
@ChichesterFT
Nicole & Kyla Fox, Emme & Eden Patrick, Sienna & Savannah Robinson – Identical
@NottmPlayhouse
and
@Kennywaxltd
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We understand that this can be an unsettling time for those working within theatre. Theatre Helpline is a free, independent & confidential service that provides support to people working within the theatre industry. Call or email on 0800 915 4617 advice
@theatrehelpline
.org
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Shout out to all the amazing, hard working, talented
#cosutme
professionals! It's Costume Professionals Appreciation Day so read Liz Crossman's "A Day in the Life" blog & get a glimpse into the world of a Costume Prop Maker & Milliner >>
#LoveCostume2018
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📢The recipient of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award is Sarah Holmes, former CEO of the
@NewWolsey
for her work championing access and inclusion, in particular the Black-led theatre initiative
@eclipsetcl
and D/deaf and disabled collective
@RampsOTM
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Gemma Bodinetz wins of Best Director for the repertory season at Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse
@LivEveryPlay
@gemmabodinetz
#UKTawards
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We believe that every child has the right to experience and enjoy our country’s world-leading theatre which is why we are proud to launch the
#TheatreForEveryChild
Campaign.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post and visiting
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Writer, director, producer, author and
@OlivierAwards
winning actor
@Markgatiss
receives the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award in recognition of the incredible contribution he has made to regional theatre throughout his career in the arts.
#UKTAwards
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The fourth round of
#TheatreArtistsFund
applications are now open. Please spread the word so we can reach those theatre professionals in need of urgent financial support.
Find out more 👉
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The winner of the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award Sponsored by
@TheatreTokens
is
@NottmPlayhouse
for their exceptional and wide-ranging backstage and technical opportunities programme, and proven leadership in bringing new talent into the industry.
#UKTAwards
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The winner of Best Show for Children & Young People is
@FantasticallyGW
a
@KennyWaxFamily
Entertainment in association with
@MASTStudios
production.
#UKTAwards
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Our statement on today’s announcements
@uk_theatre
@london_theatre
@SOLTnews
@DCMS
#WinterEconomyPlan
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The UK Theatre Award for BEST MUSICAL PRODUCTION goes to The Assassination of Katie Hopkins, directed by James Grieve, a
@ClwydTweets
production.
#UKTawards
#musical
#NewMusical
#theatre
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Play Revival Sponsored by
@TrafalgarEnt
is The Beauty Queen Of Leenane, a
@LyricBelfast
and
@prime_cut
co-production.
#UKTAwards
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Sarah Holmes, former CEO of
@NewWolsey
, receives this year's Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award for her work championing access and inclusion, in particular Black-led theatre initiative
@eclipsetcl
and D/deaf & disabled collective
@RampsOTM
#UKTAwards
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A statement from
@julianpbird
, Chief Executive of SOLT & UK Theatre on the Government's recent announcement.
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The winner of the Best New Play Award is Mugabe, My Dad & Me, a
@weareETT
@BrxHouseTheatre
&
@YorkTheatre
in association with
@AL_Holder
co-production. Congratulations everyone!
#UKTAwards
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CONGRATULATIONS to all those nominated for UK Theatre Awards. See the full list here:
#UKTawards
Ceremony on 15 Oct
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SOLT & UK Theatre met with leading theatrical charities on Monday, and have launched a microsite, , to signpost useful resources and support for anyone in the theatre industry who is struggling due to the coronavirus situation
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IT'S THE BIG DAY! The
#UKTawards
celebrate outstanding achievements in regional theatre. Follow us for the news & winners as it happens.
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The Achievement in Opera Award goes to Richard Mantle for the last year at
@Opera_North
which epitomises the work he has achieved over his 30-year tenure.
#UKTAwards
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£2 million has been raised in 48 hrs for
#TheatreArtistsFund
to support theatre freelancers facing uncertainty over the festive period, with funding from
@DCMS
via
@ace_national
, Gatsby Charitable Foundation & the Backstage Trust.
#freelancers
#theatre
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.
@DerbyTheatre
are awarded the Clothworkers’ Foundation Award (a grant of up to £150,000) for their community participation prog
#UKTawards
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Best Touring Production 2017 is The Who's TOMMY directed by
@1KerryMichael
. A
@NewWolsey
&
@RampsOTM
co-pro
#TommyTour
#UKTawards
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If you're a theatre worker across the UK & are in need of urgent & critical financial support due to the impact of Covid-19 on the theatre sector, the
#TheatreArtistsFund
might help.
Applications for this round end 12PM FRI 20 NOV. Apply today 👉
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The UK Theatre Award for PROMOTION OF DIVERSITY goes to
@BirminghamRep
for their commitment to identifying, nurturing & producing the work of D/deaf & disabled artists and commitment to making its work
#accessible
to all.
#UKTawards
#inclusion
#diversity
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On March 16 2020 theatres were first into lockdown & will be the last out. We don't want to lose future stars both off stage and on. Eddie Redmayne shares a moment he felt like giving up, but then someone was there to lend a hand. Donate
#FirstInLastOut
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Our theatres are facing a perilous future with some theatres already having gone into administration.
#SupportOurUKTheatres
(3/3)
Read more:
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Another Double! Sheffield Theatres production of Everybody's Talking About Jamie wins BEST MUSICAL. Dir
@Jbutterell
@JamieMusical
#UKTawards
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We're pleased to announce that round 4 of
#TheatreArtistsFund
will be open to applicants from midday on 4 Jan 2021. Please take a look to see if you are eligible 👉
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Excellence in Inclusivity is
@captheatres
for their pioneering and ambitious programme to nurture a dementia-friendly environment.
#UKTAwards
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Kenwright CBE.
His impact on the theatre industry has been profound, and tomorrow we will be sharing details on how we will honour his incredible career.
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Very moving to see so many powerful images of theatres across the UK once more lighting their venues red in solidarity with the
#WeMakeEvents
global day of action.
This shot is of
@StoryhouseLive
(2019's Most Welcoming Theatre
#UKTAwards
winner).
#LightItInRed
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The UK Theatre Award for ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE goes to
@northernballet
for its bold and varied
#programming
.
#UKTawards
#dance
#theatre
#ballet
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In light of the latest UK Government advice, we ask theatregoers to wear face coverings throughout our buildings unless exempt, out of consideration for our hardworking staff, performers & fellow audience members.
Please read the full article for more info
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Best Supporting Performance won by Sharon Duncan-Brewster for A Streetcar Named Desire
@rxtheatre
#UKTawards
@MissEssDeeBee
@rxtheatre
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The nominations for Best Musical Production, sponsored by
@Tysers_insights
in association with
@Ecclesiastical
are:
Billy Elliot –
@CurveLeicester
Now is Good –
@StoryhouseLive
Whistle Down the Wind
@WatermillTh
Huge congratulations!
#UKTAwards
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best New Play is Enough Of Him, a
@NTSonline
and
@PITLOCHRYft
co-production.
#UKTAwards
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NARVIK by Lizzie Nunnery wins Best New Play at
#UKTawards
, a Box Of Tricks production
#NarvikTour
"A good day for
#Liverpool
!"
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IT'S THE BIG DAY! Get your glad rags on and follow us for the UK Theatre Awards 2018 from midday today - celebrating outstanding achievements in regional theatre. We'll have all the winners & latest news as it happens from 12- 4pm
#UKTawards
#theatre
#RegionalTheatre
#artsmatter
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Congratulations to the Best Director nominees:
@e_schofield27
, Robert Hastie,
@acylau
for Rock/Paper/Scissors at
@crucibletheatre
+
@SheffieldLyceum
@RoisinMcBrinn
for Typical Girls
@crucibletheatre
1/2
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The nominees for Best Supporting Performance are:
@bryony_corrigan
for I, Daniel Blake
@northernstage
@BirminghamRep
@weareETT
@OldhamColiseum
@tinydragonprod1
@CardboardCitz
@AntonyEdenSays
for Family Album
@thesjt
LJ Parkinson for Modest
@MiddleChildHull
@MilkPresents
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The UK Theatre Award for BEST DESIGN goes to
@MorganLarge
for
#Wonderland
, a
@NottmPlayhouse
#Theatre
Company production.
#UKTawards
#offstage
#theatre
#design
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For the first time in
@uk_theatre
history, two Joint Presidents have been appointed.
Chief Executive of
@NottmPlayhouse
,
@stephsirr
, & Executive Director of
@HOME_mcr
,
@Jon_Gilchrist
, will take over the role, as current President
@Fiona_Allan
steps down.
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Our host this afternoon is the fabulous
@courtneyebowman
who will be also be performing Spotlight from
@JamieMusical
We can't wait!
#UKTAwards
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Theatre and the performing arts make a powerful contribution to our society and to our national identity.
#SupportOurUKTheatres
(2/3)
Read more:
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The award for Best Supporting Performance goes to
@RebeccaTrehearn
for her performance in
@ShowBoatMusical
#UKTawards
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And the winner of Best Play Revival is the
@AbbeyTheatre
and
@LyricBelfast
co-production of Translations. Congratulations to you all.
#UKTAwards
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Today we released statistics showing that
#theatres
generate an annual cost saving to the NHS of £102m by helping benefit the physical and mental
#health
of those in their surrounding
#communities
➡️
@CHWAlliance
@oldvictheatre
@HOME_mcr
@TheatreAPPG
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Did you know that in 2017
@lyngardner
became the first journalist to receive the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre at the UK Theatre Awards? Lyn has championed theatre across the UK throughout her career. (1/2)
#UKTAwards
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VOTING IS OPEN for UK's Most
#WelcomingTheatre
w/
@SmoothRadio
Cast your vote:
Winner announced at
#UKTawards
15 Oct
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Director is
@garryhynes
for DruidO’Casey, a
@DruidTheatre
production at
@LyricBelfast
.
#UKTAwards
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We’re pleased to announce that
@ace_national
, with the support of
@DCMS
, has awarded
#TheatreArtistsFund
additional funds to help theatre workers whose planned work in Tier 3 areas has been cancelled, & who are now in financial need. More info 👉
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The second evidence session of the
#TheatreAPPG
is at 9am today. Following the recent funding package announcement, this meeting of parliamentarians and
#theatre
industry representatives will focus on what else needs to happen or happen differently to support the sector recover.
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"Access is inviting me to the party. Inclusion is inviting me to dance - lets sit down and organise the party together."
#UKTawards
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Congratulations
@NottmPlayhouse
! You have been voted East Midlands' Most
#WelcomingTheatre
2017 by the public >>
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The nominations for Best Play Revival are:
Translations -
@AbbeyTheatre
and
@LyricBelfast
Co-Production
Jitney -
@HeadlongTheatre
@LeedsPlayhouse
and
@oldvictheatre
co-production
The Mountaintop –
@rxtheatre
Production
Congratulatios everyone!
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Now for the Achievement in Dance 2017 award which... goes to
@scottishballet
for EMERGENCE
#UKTawards
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A warm welcome to
@sebastian_cater
on his first day as Head of UK Theatre!👋
From The Body Shop to Sadler’s Wells, Sebastian shares his career journey, life lessons & passion for the life-enhancing experience of
#theatre
in our Spring
#Training
&
#Events
Prospectus - out this wk.
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UK THEATRE AWARDS NEWS: Announcing the nominations for the
#UKTAwards
2019 🏆🎭
Congratulations to all the nominees! See the full list here ➡️
Sponsored by
@Integro_Ent
@sg_enterprise
@TheatreTokens
@Harbottle_Lewis
@JohnGoodLtd
@WhiteLightLtd
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UK Theatre and
@SOLTnews
have now launched an online platform highlighting a range of expert
#webinars
to equip the
#theatreindustry
with the tools to begin rebuilding after the COVID-19 lockdown ends >> ,
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Recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre at the UK Theatre Awards 2019, Emma Rice.
#UKTAwards
@wisechildren
. Her award is being presented to her by Vicky Mortimer.
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The winners of the UK Theatre Award for Best Design are
@sadeysa
and
@ULTZCO
for Tambo & Bones, a
@stratfordeast
and
@ActorsTouringCo
co-production.
#UKTAwards
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Statement from
@julianpbird
, Chief Executive of SOLT & UK Theatre on the proposed lifting of lockdown restrictions.
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.
@TracyBrabin
takes to the stage to hand out the next three awards & says she wants 'regional theatre working class kids to have the opportunity to become brilliant' like all the nominees in the room.
#UKTAwards
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Webinar for
#Freelancers
,
#SelfEmployed
,
#CastingDirectors
and
#Agents
: 16 July at 12pm. Join
@julianpbird
, CEO of
@SOLTnews
and
@uk_theatre
, for the latest industry updates. The event will be
#BSL
interpreted by
@BSLTerpLife
&
#captioned
.
Book now:
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Nominations for Best New Play are:
Mugabe, My Dad & Me - A co-production by
@weareETT
@BrxHouseTheatre
&
@YorkTheatre
in association with
@AL_Holder
Cherry Jezebel
@LivEveryPlay
How to Bury a Dead Mule
@LyricBelfast
Congratulations!
#UKTAwards
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SOLT & UK Theatre Chief Executive
@JulianPBird
has released the following statement regarding the need for an alternative to self-isolation, following news that the Government is extending restrictions around Covid contacts in England until 16 August.
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The nominees for Best Performance in a Musical are:
@JoannaAmpil
for Miss Saigon
#SheffieldTheatres
@crucibletheatre
@LenaRockerHall
for In Dreams
@LeedsPlayhouse
Rebecca Thornhill for Gypsy
@MillAtSonning
#UKTAwards
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@rxtheatre
@TalawaTheatreCo
@a_zhangazha
@TinaTheMusical
@abrissonj
@WatermillTh
@hartshornhook
@sell_a_door
@broadwayasia
@jennarusselluk
@MenChocFactory
@RebeccaTrehearn
@NottmPlayhouse
@DerbyTheatre
@OldhamColiseum
@RegandVic
@LukeJ_Sheppard
@NSTheatres
@BelgradeTheatre
@estherichardson
@pilot_theatre
@katherinehughe
@NewVicTheatre
@Integro_Ent
@HullTruck
@mayflower
@northernstage
@atri_rohan
@katieposner
@tbtlake
@crucibletheatre
@nbarnespuppets
@finncaldwell
@cazdowning305
@andrzejgoulding
@Timlutkin
@RLVize
@SheffieldLyceum
@TracyBrabin
@NTSonline
@ImaginateUK
@northernballet
@YorkTheatre
@ScotteeIsFat
@scottishballet
@TinuCraig
@CurveLeicester
@brumhippodrome
The UK Theatre Award 2019 for Best
#Musical
Production goes to Standing At The Sky’s Edge directed by Robert Hastie, a Sheffield Theatres production.
@crucibletheatre
#UKTAwards
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NEWS 📢 Emma Rice to receive Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre
Award at the
#UKTAwards
2019. "Regional theatre is the pumping blood of British theatre & has given me a real & creative home to invest in, flourish in & return to." ➡️
@Wise_Children
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The Theatre Helpline is available for everyone in the theatre community. The service is run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and staffed by trained professionals. All conversations are confidential. Call 0800 915 4617 or visit the
#TheatreHelpline
website
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The winner of the UK Theatre Award for Digital Innovation Sponsored by
@spektrix
is
@TaraTheatre
for their immersive production using footage from the UK and Bangladesh, taking the audience on a magical and deeply affecting journey using VR-based performance.
#UKTAwards
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The UK Theatre Award for BEST PRESENTATION OF TOURING THEATRE (The
#ReneeStepham
Award) goes to
@scottishballet
for bringing Matthew Bourne's Highland Fling to the
#Highlands
& Islands of
#Scotland
.
#UKTawards
#SBHighlandFling
#touring
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The Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award will be presented to Emma Rice on Sunday at the UK Theatre Awards 2019 - celebrating the outstanding achievements of
#theatre
across the UK. Find out more about this yr’s
#UKTAwards
here
@Wise_Children
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