BOVTS ANNOUNCES ITS NEW PRINCIPAL/ CEO
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School today announces that Fiona Francombe has been appointed as the School’s new Principal/CEO. Currently Director of The Bottle Yard Studios . . .
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NIGEL HAVERS LAUNCHES NEW THEATRE COMPANY
Some good news for a change – The Nigel Havers Theatre Company launches with the inaugural production of Noel Coward’s classic comedy Private Lives starring Patricia Hodge & Nigel Havers. The plan is that the UK Tour will begin at Theatre Royal Bath on 1st October 2020.
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Obituary – MALCOLM FARQUHAR 1924 – 2019
Malcolm Farquhar, who was a leading figure in English provincial theatre, has died at the age of 95. Possibly his most significant contribution was as Director of Productions of the rep company at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham from 1971 to 1983, although had appeared there as an actor as early as 1949 when it was still the Opera House.
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Obituary – NELL GIFFORD founder of Giffords Circus
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Nell Gifford – the co-founder, driving force and the visionary behind Giffords Circus. Her illness was well documented in the press as she believed in transparency and openness.
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BRISTOL’S TOBACCO FACTORY REBORN – The new Spielman Theatre
The new theatre will allow a wider diversity of plays and entertainments to be both produced ‘in house’ or received from touring companies. Artistic director, Mike Tweddle is keen to establish working relationships with other theatres having similar programmes of work . . .
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THE BRISTOL OLD VIC NEW FRONT OF HOUSE OPENS
Metal shutters featuring the words of David Garrick and Bristol Poet Laureate Miles Chambers were wound open as a film about the history and redevelopment of the site was projected onto a giant sheet suspended behind the glass windows.
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