Equity Kent General Branch

Women and Girls Strategy Consultation Introduction: The Thanet Women & Girls' Network is developing a new Women and Girls Strategy for Thanet. This strategy will guide local priorities to improve safety, equality, voice, and opportunity ...

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Catherine Tate is to take over as first lady Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! in the West End, as the production announces a four-month extension into the summer.

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“Folkestone Live, festival of theatre and comedy”
9th - 11th October 2026.

Looking for professionals to mount productions- email
show pitches, links,
ideas to:
info.folkestonelive@gmail.com

Also looking for volunteers to assist with this project.

Wheelchair camera system is 'milestone for disabled film-makers' Chris Lynch, from Stratford, worked with engineers to make film making equipment more accessible.

"I decided to create a camera system that could be not only be viewed as a gateway to disabled filmmakers, but a product that would add production value to any set."

A London film-maker has patented what he believes to be the world's first wheelchair camera system📽️

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🎨 Could Folkestone become the first-ever UK Town of Culture and win £3m prize? Plus: Sadness at death of ‘incredible’ former teacher, and council ‘continuing to prepare’ for auction of former library building

In this week's newsletter we look at some of the questions surrounding the prospect of a Folkestone bid for the crown of UK Town of Culture 2028...

'Wonder Man' stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley reveal lies they told in auditions 'Wonder Man' stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley reveal the biggest lies they told in auditions to get roles earlier in their careers — because even Marvel stars have to start somewhere.

'Wonder Man' stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley reveal the biggest lies they told in auditions to get roles earlier in their careers — because even Marvel stars have to start somewhere.

Great turnout for our first branch meeting of 2026, and an emotional passing of the baton: Marie Kelly and Sîan Jones stepping down as Secretary and Chair, with Catherine Hawkes and Jane Pulford stepping up, along with Laure Meloy @lauremeloy.bsky.social as Vice Chair.

NBC Pilot Orders: Kari Lizer Sitcom Starring Katey Sagal & Jane Lynch, Jamie Lee Curtis & Gail Lerner Multi-Cam NBC has ordered two multi-cam pilots, one from Kari Lizer starring Katey Sagal and Jane Lynch, the other from Gail Lerner, EPed by Jamie Lee Curtis.

NBC has ordered two multi-cam pilots, one from Kari Lizer starring Katey Sagal and Jane Lynch, the other from Gail Lerner, EPed by Jamie Lee Curtis.

spotify says in a blog post, "Despite rampant misinformation about how streaming is working today, the reality is that this is an era full of more success stories and promise than at any point in history."

i would like to know what musicians think about this newsroom.spotify.com/2026-01-28/2...

Placebo to compose music for RSC show starring Mark Gatiss The Royal Shakespeare Company has lined up alternative rock band Placebo to compose the score for its forthcoming production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss

Alternative rock band Placebo is to compose the score for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s forthcoming production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss.

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Exclusive: Italia Conti has launched a scholarship named after playwright and composer Noël Coward as part of an effort to widen access to professional training.

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Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Nina Hoss & Lorraine Toussaint Add Star Wattage To The UK National Theatre’s 2026 Season The National Theatre's 2026 season will feature such stars as Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Nina Hoss and Lorraine Toussaint on the stage in London's West End.

The National Theatre's 2026 season will feature such stars as Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Nina Hoss and Lorraine Toussaint on the stage in London's West End.

Designed specifically with freelancers in mind, the Creative Freelancer’s Climate Almanac is a companion for artists, independent creatives, community practitioners and producers, created by Julie’s Bicycle. juliesbicycle.com/resource/cre...

#ArtsAndClimate #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

Romeo & Juliet full West End cast announced to join Sadie Sink & Noah Jupe | West End Theatre Full casting has been announced for Robert Icke's new production of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet in London starring Sadie Sink as Juliet, and Noah Jupe as Romeo.

Full casting has been announced for #RobertIcke's production of #RomeoAndJuliet at #HaroldPinterTheatre (16 March - 6 June)

🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/333546/news/...

Stars Stranger Things’ #SadieSink & Hamnet’s #NoahJupe

With #ClarePerkins #JohnMarquez #ClarkGregg #KasperHiltonHille & more

Cate Blanchett to star in Electra / Persona at the National Theatre in London | West End Theatre Cate Blanchett is returning to London's National Theatre in a world premiere production of Electra / Persona.

#CateBlanchett is returning to London's #NationalTheatre in a world-premiere production of #ElectraPersona (Autumn 2026)

🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/333618/news/...

Also stars #NinaHoss (Tár) and #EllaLilyHyland (Black Doves)

Directed and adapted by #BenedictAndrews

#LondonTheatre #WestEnd

Plainfield Symphony Orchestra to honor Black composers in free concert The orchestra will blend jazz and classical music and feature works by William Grant Still, Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong at a family-friendly performance.

This is really wonderful 💗

Michelle Terry is to star as Mother Courage in Brecht’s play as part of a season at Shakespeare’s Globe that also includes a flamenco-themed Love’s Labour’s Lost.

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Stunning photos released of Cabaret’s new West End stars Matt Willis & Katie Hall | West End Theatre The producers of Cabaret in the West End have put out exclusive first-look photos of the new stars of the show.

The producers of #CABARET in the West End have put out exclusive first-look photos of the new stars of the show

🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/333470/news/...

Starting TONIGHT are Busted's #MattWillis as The Emcee & #KatieHall (Les Mis) as Sally Bowles

#KitKatClub #LondonTheatre #WestEndTheatre

The first Kent Branch meeting of 2026 will be at 11am, 31st January, Barrett’s Bar, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.

We are delighted that Millie Brierley, Production Manager at the Marlowe Theatre, will be joining us.

If you can’t attend in person, email kent@equitybranches.org.uk for Zoom link.

#Oscars2026 Nominations for Best Picture:

Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams

For the full list of #Oscars Nominees: editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/osca...

The Performing Arts Retirement Research Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Denville Hall, the retirement home for the entertainment industry, is doing an anonymous survey re ageing & retirement in the performing arts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z6PCL2D

Results will be used in discussions with unions, organisations and government in the spring/summer 2026.

Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards Join ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 Cast HBO has booked two more guests for the fourth season of The White Lotus.

HBO has booked two more guests for the fourth season of The White Lotus.

Bids close today on the concerning sell-off of Manchester Pride’s brand assets. Meanwhile, performers are still waiting for thousands of pounds in unpaid fees from the 2025 event.