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Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre reopens after four-year restoration with accessibility at its centre
The 120-year-old King’s Theatre has reopened after a major restoration, with improved access, modern stage systems and a community programme shaped while the building was closed.
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Belfast International Arts Festival unveils more than 200 events across 30 venues
The 64th Belfast International Arts Festival will run from 14 October to 8 November, bringing artists from 19 countries to more than 30 venues across the city.
Derby Theatre gets green light for major expansion with new studio and community spaces
Planning permission has been granted for Derby Theatre’s redevelopment, including a new purpose-built studio theatre and expanded learning, participation and community spaces.
Belfast’s Lyric brings Brian Friel’s Faith Healer home for its 75th year
The Lyric Theatre is staging a major new production of Brian Friel’s Faith Healer from 10 October, starring Conleth Hill as part of the theatre’s 75th anniversary programme.
Sheffield launches two-week festival giving new theatre ideas room to grow
Sheffield Theatres’ first Open Works festival will bring performances, readings, scratch nights, workshops and artist development to the city this autumn.
Billingham festival wins £30,000 to create new North East dance-theatre production
Billingham International Folklore Festival has secured £30,000 from Arts Council England for a new production mixing dance, music, storytelling and North East history.