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Why a major Scottish festival has been forced to issue a 'phones off' plea

THEATRE fans are familiar with the frustration of hearing a ringtone going off from across the floor – but one Scottish festival is rolling out a…

The National (Scotland)

“I sold it to Bob Rock for the same amount I paid for it. Just after that, the ‘Slasheffect’ happened… he sold it for 15times what he paid”: Billy Duffy on the Les Paul ’Burst he sold on the cheap – and why player-grade beats all-original every time

Think of Billy Duffy and it’s Gretsch White Falcons, Les Paul Customs or maybe an LP Junior. Here he explains why these three iconic six-strings have been the tools of his trade for over 40 years

Guitar World

Petition launched after decades-old theatre 'unfairly deprived' of vital funding

Cumbernauld Theatre says it is fearing for the future after being 'unfairly deprived' of vital funding.

The National (Scotland)

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‘It’s a tragedy because everyone dies – not because he’s disabled’: the creatives casting Richard III in a new light

The Lyric theatre Belfast’s new take on Richard III is produced by, and stars, disabled people. But bringing fresh authenticity to Shakespeare’s storied tragedy was not without its challenges

The Guardian - UK

The Playbook by James S Shapiro review – a very 1930s culture war

This history of the bitter fight over the Federal Theatre Project has disturbing lessons for today’s politics

The Guardian - UK

The best London musicals to book right now from Hadestown to The Devil Wears Prada

As Lion King turns 25, here are the best musicals playing in Theatreland right now

Evening Standard

A View from the Bridge: revival with Dominic West and Callum Scott Howells will transfer to the West End

The Theatre Royal Bath production of Arthur Miller's celebrated 1955 play will be heading to London this spring

Evening Standard

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Motorised mice and hideous death masks: bringing The Witches to life on stage

From mixing 20 shades of pink to not making the witch heads too scary, a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Theatre’s new production reveals the craft that goes into bringing Roald Dahl’s children’s classic to the stage

The Guardian - UK

Twelve Lions Film Festival celebrates both international and local cinema in downtown Lexington

The debut of the Twelve Lions Film Festival in the heart of Lexington made its mark for film lovers as a way to showcase independent film from regional and international artists.

WEKU

Moment Bodyguard theatregoer sings ‘I Will Always Love You’ before woman thrown out

Actor playing Kevin Costner’s part apologised for ‘disgusting’ behaviour in crowd

The Independent UK

Police 'reviewing evidence' after women dragged out of The Bodyguard musical at Manchester's Palace Theatre

Officers are 'reviewing evidence' following the disturbance

Manchester Evening News

Hamilton UK tour tickets go on sale at ATG

The award-winning stage show is coming to the The Palace Theatre for a 15-week run

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