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Performers at West End theatres threaten strike action over pay and conditions

Equity said it has not conducted an indicative ballot of this type in the West End since the 1980s

The Independent UK

West End theatres respond to claims that ticket prices are higher than ever

Industry leaders said prices are ‘misrepresented’

The Independent UK

Rising production costs threatening viability of UK theatre, says report

The average price of a West End ticket is 5.3% lower in real terms than in 2019, according to the report.

Evening Standard

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Cara Delevingne says she first got drunk aged eight

Actor has been open about her struggles with addiction

The Independent UK

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.

The Independent UK

Will Tories face a women problem after the next election?

Of the main parties, Conservatives have the lowest proportion of women MPs

Evening Standard

Olivier Awards 2023: Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer scoop top prizes on the night

Both actors took home biggest awards after earning rave reviews in their West End debuts

The Independent UK

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West End shows facing strike threat as Equity puts in 17% pay claim

Some of the West End’s biggest shows could be hit by strike action after performers union Equity put in a 17% pay claim for thousands of its members in theatreland.

Evening Standard

Theatre groups support new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

Proposals for the CIISA have been developed by Time’s Up UK in consultation with the creative industries.

The Independent UK

Jason Donovan pays tribute to the Queen at Bristol Hippodrome an hour after death announced

Theatre performances will not be cancelled during the nation's period of mourning

Bristol Post

Shops, football and strikes: Everything that will be cancelled or closed following the Queen's death

The nation is now in mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Chronicle Live

Liz Carr calls for theatres to introduce mask-only performances for vulnerable people

Compulsary face mask measures were scrapped in England earlier this year with Covid restrictions easing due to the success of the vaccine rollout

Evening Standard

Liz Carr says theatres should bring back mask-only performances to improve accessibility

Olivier Award-winning actor said she hadn’t been in an audience for two years and was ‘frightened’ to return

The Independent UK

‘My worst nightmare and my biggest dream!’ The Olivier awards’ best quotes

Host Jason Manford, Cabaret stars Jessie Buckley and Eddie Redmayne, and a host of other presenters and winners gave some candid speeches at the ceremony

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