Stratford East today announce that Jade Lewis has been appointed Associate Artistic Director. Lewis is currently an Associate Artist at Synergy Theatre Project and has held a number of associateships across the sector.
Lewis takes up the role with immediate effect, and will be working closely with Lisa Spirling, as she begins her tenure as Artistic Director, to shape the artistic vision of the theatre.
The Society for Theatre Research is delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Theatre Book Prize 2025.
Judged by performer and director Tricia Thorns, theatre critic Gary Naylor and historian Dr Lucy Munro on a panel chaired by STR Committee Member Howard Loxton, the shortlist includes six titles ranging from a study of queerness and Shakespeare, to an assessment of prolific British playwright James Graham, to the recollections of celebrated actor Simon Russell Beale.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens] has today announced a UK and North American book tour, titled Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries taking place through September and October. The tour accompanies the release of Yusuf’s long-awaited memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout.
Launching in the UK on 18th September, the new autobiography is an extraordinary soul-baring journey through the triumphs, trials, and transcendental quest of one of music’s most enigmatic figures of our time.
Hollywood, the iconic hill that shaped the history of cinema, is now seeing its stars fade away. Much more than just a mythical place, the community represents a major industry for California’s economy.
Shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, strikes, and devastating wildfires, the film industry is struggling to catch its breath. The box office is plummeting, and studios are increasingly relocating for lower production costs, be it in the United States or abroad.
Courtesy of Tim Saccenti.
Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be extended into its fourth year with the announcement of 16 shows in Europe and the UK spanning May, June and July 2026.
Two-night tickets for the newly announced No Repeat Weekends and tickets for the single-night engagements will be on sale May 30 at 10 AM local time via LiveNation.co.uk. Fan club pre-sales begin May 27 at 11 AM local time. For further information, enhanced experiences, travel packages and more, go to http://metallica.lnk.to/M72WorldTour2026
Access to Preferred Tickets is available to Mastercard cardholders in the UK on Friday 30th May at 10am. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.
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