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Matt Hemley

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Deputy editor @TheStage. World's number one Gloria Estefan fan.

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Musicians and performers at English National Opera will take strike action next month in a dispute over planned cuts to the workforce.

Members from both Musicians' Union and @equityuk voted for the industrial action.

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.Hampstead Theatre, Young Vic, and Royal Court have warned of 'devastating' pressures on their finances, as changing audience patterns, rising costs and funding cuts deplete their reserves and force them to adopt more cautious programming strategies. thestage.co.uk/news/devastati…

.@Hamps_Theatre, @youngvictheatre, and @royalcourt have warned of 'devastating' pressures on their finances, as changing audience patterns, rising costs and funding cuts deplete their reserves and force them to adopt more cautious programming strategies. thestage.co.uk/news/devastati…
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Today I attended a celebration of the life of Woman in Black producer Peter Wilson, on what would have been his birthday. It was a moving, emotional afternoon filled with tributes, love & laughter for someone so clearly adored by everyone who knew him. An honour to be there.

Today I attended a celebration of the life of Woman in Black producer Peter Wilson, on what would have been his birthday. It was a moving, emotional afternoon filled with tributes, love & laughter for someone so clearly adored by everyone who knew him. An honour to be there.
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I promise I won’t become a cat bore - I really won’t! But I’m working from home today and Dylan - two days in - is so comfortable & relaxed & loving. Snoozing away! And can I just say, his paws are SO stupidly soft…😍

I promise I won’t become a cat bore - I really won’t! But I’m working from home today and Dylan - two days in - is so comfortable & relaxed & loving. Snoozing away! And can I just say, his paws are SO stupidly soft…😍
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Cuts to arts funding by local councils across England are a 'looming disaster' for cultural organisations and venues, as leaders at venues such as Nottingham Playhouse and New Wolsey Theatre warn of the 'long-term damage' to the theatre landscape.

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Cuts to arts funding by local councils across England are a 'looming disaster' for cultural organisations and venues, as leaders at venues such as @NottmPlayhouse and @NewWolsey warn of the 'long-term damage' to the theatre landscape. Read more: thestage.co.uk/news/looming-d…
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This part of my chat with Jessica Daley also stood out - particularly at time when I’m writing so much about council funding cuts to theatres. Like Curve, so many local venues sit at the heart of their communities. Anything that undermines that must be resisted…

This part of my chat with @jessicacaca7 also stood out - particularly at time when I’m writing so much about council funding cuts to theatres. Like Curve, so many local venues sit at the heart of their communities. Anything that undermines that must be resisted…
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Had a delightful chat with Jessica Daley about her mad dash to save Evita at Curve yesterday. She told me that it's a reminder - if we ever needed it - of what theatre actors are capable of. Big congrats, Jess!

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I’m the kind of person who can’t walk down the street without stopping to stroke a cat, but I’ve never had my own. Next week, having promised my daughter she can have one for AGES, this little guy is coming to live with us. So excited! ❤️

I’m the kind of person who can’t walk down the street without stopping to stroke a cat, but I’ve never had my own. Next week, having promised my daughter she can have one for AGES, this little guy is coming to live with us. So excited! ❤️
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First week of 2024 & we’re back with a bang. Our front page drama school story was one I have been working on since October. Took a while but I’m grateful to those who shared their stories with me. And thankful for subscribers - whose support means we can do stories like this!

First week of 2024 & we’re back with a bang. Our front page drama school story was one I have been working on since October. Took a while but I’m grateful to those who shared their stories with me. And thankful for subscribers - whose support means we can do stories like this!
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Theatres and arts organisations in Suffolk – including @newwolsey and @theatreroyalbse – have warned of a 'significant impact' to their output after the local council announced a 100% cut to its culture budget.

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First article of the year - my interview with the inspirational Adam Pearce on his return to the stage. Was an honour to sit down & chat with him!

First article of the year - my interview with the inspirational @adampearceuk on his return to the stage. Was an honour to sit down & chat with him!
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2024 will mark my 17th year working at The Stage. Can genuinely say that it never gets boring. There are always new issues to explore, different stories to be told. Looking forward to what this year throws my way!

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At the New Year’s Eve house party I was at, my daughter & her four friends (aged 5 - 8) rehearsed & performed a little show for the adults, called The Elements of Life. It was so good! Who knew my favourite show of 2023 would come right in the last few moments of the year?!

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I ADORED Wonka in all its musical glory! What a film. Delightful from start to finish. Just loved it!! 🍫🍬🍬🍬🍬🍫

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