How does it feel to go back on stage night after night in a play that’s been mauled by critics and deserted by audiences? Richard Eyre and other directors and actors relive their trauma
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Hamilton have set their sights on May 2021 reopening dates. Both productions hail from Cameron Mackintosh (along with Disney Theatrical Productions on the former and Jeffrey Seller on the latter), who s been a vocal proponent of pushing to reopen theatres at full capacity to ensure financial viability. Both had announced they
Mary Poppins is aiming for a May 22 return at the Prince Edward Theatre, while
Hamilton hopes to get back to work a week earlier, reopening May 15.
The
Mary Poppins company at the time of the shutdown included Zizi Strallen as the title nanny opposite Charlie Stemp as Bert (both earned Olivier Awards for their performances). Rounding out the cast were Joseph Millson as George Banks, Petula Clark as the Bird Woman, Amy Griffiths as Winifred Banks, Claire Moore as Miss Andrew, Claire Machin as Mrs. Brill, Jack North as Robertson Ay, and Barry James as Bank Chairman and Admiral Boom.
The man who gambled thousands to save the West End: Despair for Christmas Carol producer whose star-studded show opened for 24 hours before Tier 3 closed the curtains. as London theatres lose £75m in festive takings
A Christmas Carol had its star-studded opening night at Dominion Theatre just one day before it must shut
Producers have warned West End theatres face disaster following decision to put London into Tier Three
Scrooge star Brian Conley said last night: We opened tonight. We close tomorrow. What s that all about?
Show at Grade II-listed venue put on by producer Gary England with aim of getting industry get back to work
What a WASTE of time and money: West End restaurateurs slam being forced to close as they throw out unused food after Covid cops clear away the last of London s drinkers before city enters Tier 3
Londoners were seen enjoying a final pint on the last night before they have to close when Tier 3 is imposed
Drinkers enjoyed a final meal and drink in Covent Garden and Soho this evening as tables packed out
Police arrived to order crowds to leave as London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire enter Tier 3 tonight
As pubs and restaurants shut, hospitality experts warned millions of pounds worth of food could go to waste