Theatre articles
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Crucible Theatre: Iconic costumes from famous Sheffield theatre shows set to be sold off, some for just £1
They’re from some of Sheffield’s most iconic shows - and they’ve been worn by the stars. And now a big collection of the costumes from the Theatre that gave the world productions including Everyone’s Talking About Jamie and Standing at the Sky’s Edge are to be sold off, some for as little as £1. Bosses at Sheffield Theatres say they will be selling items, which have been used on stage at the productions at The Crucible and the Lyceum, at a sale at The Crucible on Saturday, May 18. It is part of...
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Derry's Waterside Theatre to shut down
In a social media post from the Waterside Theatre, the Chief Executive Officer Iain Barr stated: “It is my very sad duty to inform you that Waterside Theatre and Arts Centre will close on June 30, 2024. This decision was reached in light of funding issues, after careful consideration by the board and management of the organisation.” Iain Barr continued: "Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of everyone who has served as a board member, been an employee or volunteered...
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A close shave with theatre success for Rory
Rory Newton is playing the notorious Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Easy Street Theatre Company’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Gothic musical melodrama Sweeney Todd, which runs at Sheffield Cathedral from May 1 to 4. And director Sallianne Foster-Major decided that the best way for Rory to develop his sinister shaving skills would be to experience for himself a professional shave - complete with traditional lather and cutthroat razor - at Leo’s Barbers in Sheffield’s Leopold Street. Easy...