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1. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk › whats-on › whatsRoyal Exchange Theatre issues statement after cancelling ...

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   Sep 18, 2024 · The Royal Exchange Theatre was due to stage a five-week run of A Midsummer Night's Dream this autumn. The William Shakespeare classic was to be set in contemporary Manchester with a rave...

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2. www.bbc.com › news › articlesTheatre begins review after play axed in content row - BBC

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   Sep 24, 2024 · The Royal Exchange in Manchester scrapped its entire five-week run of a modern retelling of the Shakespeare play, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans...

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   Sep 18, 2024 · The Royal Exchange, Manchester's main producing theatre, has scrapped its entire five-week run of a modern retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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5. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk › whats-on › whatsDirector of cancelled Royal Exchange Theatre shows speaks out ...

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   Sep 20, 2024 · The director behind the Royal Exchange Theatre production of A Midsummer's Night Dream that was cancelled has broken her silence. Stef O'Driscoll has spoken out for the first time since the...

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   Sep 22, 2024 · It's the controversy that has rocked Manchester's theatreland. Earlier this week the Royal Exchange theatre cancelled the entire five-week run of A Midsummer Night's Dream over...

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8. www.bricup.org.uk › news-2 › artists-protest-overArtists protest over censorship at Manchester’s Royal ...

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Leading Arts Figures Condemn Anti-Trans and Anti-Palestinian Censorship at Royal Exchange Theatre September 26, 2024 Kingsley Ben-Adir, Khalid Abdalla, Pooja Ghai and April De Angelis are among 200+ arts and theatre figures who have signed an open letter to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre condemning the theatre for censoring references to Palestinian and trans liberation in a recently ...

9. www.thestage.co.uk › news › newsExclusive: Royal Exchange director Stef O’Driscoll breaks ...

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Director Stef O’Driscoll has spoken out for the first time about her cancelled production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Manchester’s Royal Exchange, revealing the precise reasons behind the...

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    Why did the Royal Exchange cancel A Midsummer Night's Dream?

    • The Royal Exchange, Manchester's main producing theatre, has scrapped its entire five-week run of a modern retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Equity said it was "deeply frustrated" at the lack of transparency over the cancellation, and that it was speaking to theatre bosses to "protect the principle of artistic freedom".

    Union criticises 'censorship' after play cancelled

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    Why did the Royal Exchange stop retelling Shakespeare?

    • The Royal Exchange in Manchester scrapped its entire five-week run of a modern retelling of the Shakespeare play, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights. The theatre insisted it wanted "to work with artists who address complex issues" but the play faced "a number of challenges".

    Theatre begins review after play axed in content row - BBC

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    Why did the Royal Exchange cancel a play?

    • Last year, the Royal Exchange scrapped its artistic director post and replaced it with a less senior creative director role. A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights.

    Union criticises 'censorship' after play cancelled

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    Why is Royal Exchange still in conversation with management?

    • "We remain in conversation with Royal Exchange management to protect the principle of artistic freedom, guarantee our members’ dignity at work, and ensure the integrity of our collective agreements." A theatre spokesperson said: "At the Royal Exchange Theatre we want to work with artists who address complex issues.

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    Why was 'Road Theatre' set in Manchester?

    • Ms O'Driscoll said that the production, which was set in Manchester's rave culture, reflected the 'diversity' and 'cultural richness' that the city is known for. She argues that the decisions made by the theatre were 'driven by fear' and undermine 'the very purpose of art'.

    Director of cancelled Royal Exchange Theatre shows speaks out for first

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    What did MS O'Driscoll say to the Royal Exchange Theatre?

    • Ms O'Driscoll also thanked the production's cast and crew for 'standing up for what you believe in' and expressed gratitude to others in the industry for sending messages of 'love, support and solidarity'. The Royal Exchange Theatre has been contacted for comment. You can find this story in My Bookmarks.

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