• Act's Theatre Fund leads the way for public access to investment in theatre

    30.01.2012

    The FT Advisor website has featured The Theatre Fund, an EIS scheme advised by Act Productions and launched in November 2011, in a highly informative article entitled DRAMATIC RETURNS IN THEATRE.

    Journalist Jenny Lowe highlights the advantages to investing in an EIS scheme, and gives some very encouraging statistics on the financial shape of Theatre in 2010.

    To read the whole article, click here.


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  • the theatre fund hits the headlines

    18.01.2012

    The newly-launched THEATRE FUND was the subject of a very interesting article in the Sunday Times on January 15th 2012.

    Times journalist, Kathryn Cooper takes an in-depth look at our THEATRE FUND, and talks to Act's MD, J. Alan Davis.

    If you are a Times Online subscriber, you can read the entire article here. 

    If you'd like us to e-mail you a PDF copy of the article, e-mail us at info@actproductions.co.uk


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  • CALLOW BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

    16.01.2012

    The hugely talented and revered Simon Callow brings the hit show BEING SHAKESPEARE back to London's Trafalgar Studios for the month of March only.

    In BEING SHAKESPEARE, Callow brings to life Shakespeare's unforgettable characters, and the real man behind the legend.

     

    "It's a hell of a party piece.  Callow earns a hell of an ovation"

    **** The Times

     

    BEING SHAKESPEARE is back for one month only - from March 8th - 31st.

    For tickets, click HERE.


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  • THE THEATRE FUND LAUNCHED

    30.11.2011

    Act Productions are pleased to announce that we are acting as the adviser to the newly-launched Theatre Fund, an innovative way to invest in West End theatre production.

    THE THEATRE FUND, a new alternative to the traditional theatre investment model, was launched on November 29th 2011. Advised by Act Productions Limited, an established leading theatre producer, The Theatre Fund will give individual investors the opportunity to participate in the continuing success of West End theatre production, and through its innovative structure will offer unique advantages including:
     

    * Significant tax advantages (unlike traditional theatre production investment) for qualifying investors, under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). These include up-front income tax relief of 30% and profits free of capital gains or income tax;
    * An enhanced percentage financial participation for investors (including a 70% share of profits compared with the traditional 60%, and participation in pre and post-recoupment producer royalties traditionally retained by the producer);
    * Diversification of investment risk across a professionally selected portfolio of productions (in contrast with the traditional theatre investment model where profit or loss on investment is solely dependent on the success or failure of one show);
    * The opportunity to invest in all Act Production shows, including those ineligible under The Theatre Fund criteria;
    * Additional privileges as available, including complimentary tickets to opening night or preview performances, invitations to meet cast, and access to VIP house seats across the West End.


    Qualified investors can find further information and register their interest in The Theatre Fund at www.thetheatrefund.co.uk. The Fund Manager, Prosper Capital LLP., is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

    The position of Adviser to The Theatre Fund will be filled by Act Productions Limited. Act is one of the West End’s leading theatre producers with a track record of over 15 years of first rate West End productions across a comprehensive range of genres. J. Alan Davis (Managing Director) heads Act’s management, which is supported by a Board including highly experienced non-executive directors: Roger Wingate (Chairman), Lord Chandos, David Parkhill and Adam Kenwright. Through their company, CMP, veteran general managers Nick Frankfort and Tobias Round have agreed to provide general management as required for The Theatre Fund productions.

    Act’s position in the market means that it is aware of a high proportion of the potential productions at an early stage in their development. After the launch of The Theatre Fund, Act will not invest for its own account in eligible productions unless The Theatre Fund has been given a similar opportunity to invest.

     

    For further information on The Theatre Fund, please visit the dedicated website


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  • DEATH AND THE MAIDEN TRAILER!

    17.11.11

    We're very proud to be able to show you the new trailer for DEATH AND THE MAIDEN. 

    Click here to be drawn into the haunting story of Paulina Salas, played by Thandie Newton.

    DEATH AND THE MAIDEN is currently playing at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre. 


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  • LEGALLY BLONDE - NEW CAST

    14.10.11

    Our Olivier Award-Winning LEGALLY BLONDE welcomed a new set of cast members this week.

    Emmerdale's BEN FREEMAN joins as Warner, STEPHEN ASHFIELD (Jersey Boys) takes on the role of Emmett, and we welcome 14 other new cast members.

    For the full line up of the new LEGALLY BLONDE company click here


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  • DEATH AND THE MAIDEN GAINS GREAT PRESS

    13.10.11

    DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, our latest co-production, has been gathering a steady flow of great press mentions.


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  • WEST END WELCOMES NEW THEATRE

    13.09.11

    The West End welcomed a new theatre last week – well, almost.

    The Comedy Theatre is now to be known as The Harold Pinter Theatre, in honour of the late playwright.  Our MD, Alan, spotted this tell-all article in last week’s Stage.  Excitingly, our latest co-production, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, will be the first to be staged at the theatre under its new name when it opens on October 13th.


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  • DEATH AND THE MAIDEN

    06.09.11

    We are thrilled to announce that we will be co-producing DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, by Ariel Dorfman, with CMP Productions.  Previews begin on October 13th 2011 at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End.


    Years have passed since political prisoner, Paulina, suffered at the hands of her captor: a man whose face she never saw, but can still recall with terrifying clarity.

    Tonight, by chance, a stranger arrives at the secluded beach house she shares with her husband Gerado, a human rights lawyer.  A stranger Paulina is convinced was her tormentor and must now be held to account...

    JEREMY HERRIN directs THANDIE NEWTON, TOM GOODMAN-HILL and ANTHONY CALF.

    Tickets are on sale now.


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  • YES, PRIME MINISTER WEST END RUN NOW EXTENDED TO THE GIELGUD

    16.08.11

    YES, PRIME MINISTER will return to its original West End home immediately after its successful run at the Apollo Theatre.
     

    From 20th September 2011 - 19th November 2011 YES, PRIME MINISTER will be playing at the Gielgud Theatre.

    Click here to buy tickets.


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  • 3 NEW REASONS TO SEE LEGALLY BLONDE!

    14.07.11

    We are tickled pink to have Carley Stenson as our new ELLE WOODS!

    Carley joins Lee Mead and Natalie Casey to lead the Olivier Award-winning cast of LEGALLY BLONDE.  Last night the press and celebs were out in force to welcome our new stars, rounding off an ‘elle of a show (geddit?) with a night of champagne cocktails and dancing at a hot London club.  To book tickets to see our newest cast members in action, go to the LEGALLY BLONDE website.


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  • RAVE REVIEWS FOR CALLOW'S SHAKESPEARE

    27.06.11

    BEING SHAKESPEARE opened to rave reviews and standing ovations on 22nd June.
     

    The reviews are in for Simon Callow's one man masterclass BEING SHAKESPEARE:

    *****  londontheatre.co.uk

    ****   Time Out

    ****   The Times

    ****   Daily Mail

    ****   Mail on Sunday

    ****   Daily Express

    ****   The Independent

    For more reviews check out the QUOTES & REVIEWS section of the show page and click here to book tickets.


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  • LEE MEAD IS EMMETT FOREST

    20.06.11

    In true LEGALLY BLONDE style, with champagne and a glittery cake, we said goodbye to Alex Gaumond on Saturday night, after 18 months playing the role of Emmett Forest.

    LEE MEAD takes over the role from TONIGHT, and we’ll be there to welcome him (with more champagne) to the LEGALLY BLONDE family.  Don’t forget to check out ELLE'S PRICE PROMISE  before June 24th for the very best priced seats going!

     


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  • LEGALLY BLONDE CAST PERFORM AT WEST END LIVE

    16.06.11

    We’re very excited to announce that LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is performing at West End Live THIS Saturday (June 18th).

    West End Live takes place in Trafalgar Square, and is a chance for you to experience two whole days of live performances from West End shows. LEGALLY BLONDE is appearing on SATURDAY at 12.15pm.  Our newest cast member, LEE MEAD, will performing the role of Emmett for the very first time, before joining the show on Monday 20th June.


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  • BEING SHAKESPEARE

    31.05.2011

    Simon Callow brings Shakespeare's unforgettable characters to life in this one-man show, co-devised with Jonathan Bate and directed by Tom Cairns.

    Following a hugely successful national tour, Callow's magnificent performance sets the West End alight for a strictly limited summer season at the Trafalgar Studios from June 15th to July 23rd.

    Click here to book.


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  • FINAL FEW WEEKS OF FLARE PATH!

    12.05.2011

    FLARE PATH is now in it's final few weeks.  We've already extended it by popular demand, but it MUST end on June 11th. 

    If you haven't already seen this gem of a play, written by Terence Rattigan, there are still a few seats available.

    Click here to book.
     


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  • YES, PRIME MINISTER RETURNS TO THE WEST END

    12.05.2011


    Back by popular demand, the award-winning YES, PRIME MINISTER takes to the West End once again!

    From July 6th to September 17th, YES, PRIME MINISTER will be playing at the Apollo Theatre. 

    Click here to buy tickets.


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  • NATALIE CASEY JOINS LEGALLY BLONDE!

    11.04.2011

    From April 26th, the brilliant NATALIE CASEY will join the cast as hapless hairdresser Paulette Buonofonté.

    Denise Van Outen hangs up her cowboy boots on April 23rd, and we couldn't be more excited to be welcome star of BBC 3's Two Pints..., NATALIE CASEY to the role.  Catch her as Paulette from April 26th.


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  • LEE MEAD JOINS LEGALLY BLONDE!

    17.03.2011

    As if this hasn't been been LEGALLY BLONDE's most exciting week ever, we're now thrilled to be able to announce that, from mid-June, LEE MEAD will be joining the cast!

    Lee will take over from the Olivier Award-nominated Alex Gaumond in the role of EMMETT.  This hot new addition to the already incredible cast is further proof that LEGALLY BLONDE is in a league of it's own.  For tickets (booking to March 2012), click          here.


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  • LEGALLY BLONDE SCOOPS THREE OLIVIER AWARDS!

    14.03.2011

    WE DID IT!  Last night, at a glittering ceremony at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, LEGALLY BLONDE won THREE Olivier Awards!

    LEGALLY BLONDE took home BEST NEW MUSICAL, with Jill Halfpenny winning BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MUSICAL, and Sheridan Smith taking BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL.

    To see Sheridan talking (very excitedly) about her win, click here

    We couldn't be more thrilled that LEGALLY BLONDE has proved that we're here to stay, and that it's worth it's weight in chihuahua's.

    If we were you, we'd head straight to the website to book a ticket before everyone else does...


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  • OMG, LEGALLY BLONDE WINS BIG AT THE WHATSONSTAGE.COM AWARDS!

    21.02.2011

    LEGALLY BLONDE was very busy last night - busy picking up FOUR awards at the WhatsOnStage.Com Awards!

    Not only did Sheridan Smith co-host the awards (with the Prince of puns, Christopher Biggins, and comic genius, Miranda Hart), but she also won the Best Actress in a Musical award, which was swiftly followed by Best New Musical & Best Choreographer for LEGALLY BLONDE, with Best Supporting Actress in a Musical going to Jill Halfpenny for her star turn as Paulette.

    If that bevvy of recognition isn't enough to persuade you that LEGALLY BLONDE is here to stay, we're not sure what will!

    Congratulations LEGALLY BLONDE!


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  • FLARE PATH

    08.02.2011

    We are very excited to announce our latest co-production: FLARE PATH, starring    Sienna Miller, James Purefoy & Sheridan Smith, and directed by Trevor Nunn.

    FLARE PATH will be Nunn's first production as Artistic Director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket Company.

    It is 1942. At the Falcon Hotel, on the Lincolnshire coast, Teddy a young RAF bomber pilot celebrates a reunion with his actress wife Patricia. They are thrown into upheaval when Peter, Patricia’s ex lover and Hollywood heartthrob arrives and an urgent bombing mission over Germany is ordered. Who will make the sacrifice during the long night, as Patricia finds herself at the centre of an emotional conflict as unpredictable as the war in the skies.

    FLARE PATH is a story of love and loyalty, courage and fear.


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  • 2011 OLIVIER NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

    07.02.2011

    Olivier nominations for 2011 have just been announced!  LEGALLY BLONDE has notched up FIVE, and Lee Ross has also earned a nomination for his incredible performance in BIRDSONG.

    LEGALLY BLONDE is in the running for:

    BEST NEW MUSICAL

    BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL  (Sheridan Smith)

    BEST ACTOR IN A MUSICAL (Alex Gaumond)

    BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MUSICAL (Jill Halfpenny)

    BEST THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHER (Jerry Mitchell)

    and

    Lee Ross has picked up a nomination for BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE for BIRDSONG.

    Huge congratulation to ALL the nominee's!

    The Olivier Awards will take place on March 13th 2011.


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