On Stage
Charting the state of regional theatre in the UK
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On Stage
On Stage celebrates the diversity of theatre production in England. It takes TV audiences backstage at England鈥檚 regional theatres and tells their stories, from traditional playhouses to innovative projects. 聽
British actors who went from am-dram to Oscar glory
We've seen them starring in high-budget films, treading the boards at the National Theatre and strolling down the Oscars red carpet.
But for these stars, their fame and prestige can be traced back to the more humble trappings of amateur theatre.
We delve into the past of eight Oscar nominated - and Oscar winning - British actors and actresses, revealing their journeys from amateur dramatics to the Academy Awards.The cost of UK theatre
Theatre ticket prices rose by more than 5% across the UK last year as venues sought to make up for funding cuts.
The average ticket price outside central London was 拢23.77 in 2014 - up 5.5% compared with 2013, according to a report from UK Theatre.