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Dame Judi Dench to Voice the Giant for Into the Woods
Dame Judi Dench will feature as the voice of the Giant in the new production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
"This joyful rendering of Shakespeare's most farcical play..."     The Times
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West End Live
ON 19 and 20 June, Hannah Waddingham and Ben Stott performed at West End Live, the amazing event staged in Leicester Square every year showcasing all that Westminster has to offer in live arts.
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Casablanca comes to the Open Air
Take a sneak preview of the set being built for The Comedy of Errors.
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THE CRUCIBLE
"Under the direction of Timothy Sheader, the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park has become one of the most exciting venues in London." The Daily Telegraph  
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Evening Standard interview with Timothy Sheader
It is peculiarly fitting that, when I arrive at the east London rehearsal studios where we have agreed to meet,  Timothy Sheader suggests we talk outside, in the (bracing, with overtures of drizzle) open air. This, after all, is a man whose life revolves around al fresco dialogues...  
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Emma Cunniffe's London

Currently playing Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, here are Emma Cunniffe's top London tips.   
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Casting Announcement

Initial casting for the 2010 season has been announced.  
Patrick O’Kane and Oliver Ford-Davies will play John Procter and Danforth respectively in the first production of the season, The Crucible. For rehearsal photos, interviews and to watch the video trailer, visit the show page.

Hannah Waddingham will take the role of The Witch in Into the Woods, playing opposite Olivier award-winner Jenna Russell as the Baker’s Wife.  
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Hello,Dolly! wins 3 Olivier Awards
Hello, Dolly! won Best Musical Revival, Best Actress in a Musical for Samantha Spiro and Best Choreography for Stephen Mear at the 2010 Laurence Olivier Awards. Watch the speeches.
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World Cup Screenings
There has been some coverage in the news about possible outdoor screenings of the World Cup on Gloucester Green in Regent’s Park. The application for the screenings has been withdrawn, and to this end there will be no disruption to the performance schedule at the Open Air Theatre.
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Hello, Dolly! nominated for 4 Olivier Awards
Timothy Sheader's production of Hello, Dolly! was nominated for 4 Olivier awards: Best Musical Revival, Best Actress in a Musical or Entertainment for Samantha Spiro, Best Theatre Choreographer for Stephen Mear and Best Costume Design for Peter McKintosh.
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Tickets now on sale for the 2010 season at the Open Air Theatre
Booking has now opened for The Crucible, The Comedy of Errors, Macbeth (Re-imagined for eveyone aged six and over) and Into the Woods.
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Hello,Dolly! wins The Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards
Timothy Sheader's production of the classic musical starring Samatha Spiro has won the Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
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Hello,Dolly! nominated for Evening Standard Award
Timothy Sheader's production of Hello, Dolly! has been nominated for The Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical. The Evening Standard winners will be announced on the 23 November.
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The Open Air Theatre celebrates a record-breaking season
Artistic Director Timothy Sheader's production of Hello, Dolly! is the highest grossing production in the theatre's history and Irina Brown's production of The Importance of Being Earnest played to 96.5% of capacity, breaking all attendance records at the theatre.
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