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2 days ago

Actor reaches settlement with Old Vic theatre over Kevin Spacey assault claims

Actor Ruari Cannon settled with the Old Vic theatre over sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey, while continuing separate legal action against Spacey himself.
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4 months ago

What's in a name? West End casting directors raise concerns about trend for big stars

But over the last few years, the propensity to cast film and TV stars for the stage has become a point of contention in an industry still struggling from funding cuts and changing audience habits after the Covid pandemic. While some believe big names can help entice audiences and sell tickets, others say they stop risk-averse theatres from taking a chance on smaller productions with unknown casts.
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