Tag #Theatre

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Shocking Scale" of Poor Audience Behavior in UK Theatres Prompts Calls for Alcohol Limits

A recent survey of over 5,500 creative workers in the UK reveals a "shocking scale" of poor audience behavior in theatres, with 77% of front-of-house staff experiencing violence, aggression, or harassment in the past year, leading to calls for limiting alcohol sales.

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16% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Whitefella Yella Tree: A Review

Dylan Van Den Berg's award-winning play, Whitefella Yella Tree, follows two Indigenous Australian boys, Ty and Neddy, as they navigate adolescence, first love, and the devastating impact of colonization.

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16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Modern Adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma Premieres in London

Ava Pickett's contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, playing at London's Rose Theatre, reimagines the classic tale within the context of modern dating apps and social dynamics, exploring themes of self-discovery and flawed friendships.

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16% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Feminist Dracula Adaptation Falls Short of Expectations

A new stage production of Dracula at the Menier Chocolate Factory offers a feminist retelling but suffers from a disjointed narrative and lack of genuine scares, despite strong performances.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Craig McLachlan Withdraws from Cluedo After Backlash

Actor Craig McLachlan withdrew from the Australian production of Cluedo following a social media backlash to his casting, citing the impact on fellow cast members and his family.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
nrc.nl
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Dutch Theatre Festival Awards 2024

The VSCD Toneelprijzen, the most important awards in Dutch theatre, were presented at the Nederlands Theater Festival, with awards recognizing outstanding acting, directing, and innovative staging.

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12% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Review: Joe Orton's 'Loot' at the Young Vic

Nadia Fall's production of Joe Orton's 'Loot' at the Young Vic, starring Jordan Stephens and Tamzin Outhwaite, is a darkly comedic exploration of greed, desire, and unconventional family dynamics, highlighting the unsettling nature of appearances.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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Hair": The Musical That Ushered in a New Era of British Theatre

The musical "Hair" premiered in London on September 27, 1968, marking the end of the Lord Chamberlain's censorship of British theatre and introducing a new era of artistic freedom.

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16% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Voluntary Redundancy Program

Facing a £5-£6 million shortfall, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is encouraging 420 of its 835 employees to apply for voluntary redundancy to address increasing staffing costs, declining public investment, and the cost of living crisis.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Royal Shakespeare Company Brings King Lear to Isles of Scilly

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) performed a shortened version of King Lear on the Isles of Scilly, facing travel challenges but receiving a warm welcome, prompting reflection on the play's themes of leadership and climate crisis.

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8% Bias Score

Quality Education
theguardian.com
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Chadwick Boseman's Deep Azure to Premiere in UK

Chadwick Boseman's play, Deep Azure, responding to the 2000 police killing of his college friend Prince Jones, will receive its UK premiere at Shakespeare's Globe in London from February 7th to April 11th, 2024.

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4% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
smh.com.au
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Suzie Miller's Inter Alia: A Hit Play Exploring Sexual Assault and the Justice System

Australian playwright Suzie Miller's new play, Inter Alia, a companion piece to her successful Prima Facie, is receiving critical acclaim in London, selling out its National Theatre run and reaching 67,000 cinema viewers through National Theatre Live screenings.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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