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Theatre Book Prize judges announced
The Society of Theatre Research Book Prize is presented annually for a book on British or British-related theatre which an independent panel of judges considers to be the best published during the previous year.
This year’s judges are Dr John Godber OBE, producer Thomas Hopkins and critic Maryam Philpott, it was announced by New Theatre Prize joint administrators Gary Naylor and Kevin Wilson.
Entries for books published in 2025 are now open – details here.
Broadcaster and comedian Graham Norton announced newest Ambassador of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Graham made his start at the Fringe in 1991.
The role will see Graham join previously announced Ambassadors Suzy Eddie Izzard and Brian Cox and honorary President of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
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“Fringe is a mindset, a creative freedom and willingness to experiment, fail, fail better”
Sarah-Louise Young, actor
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"The fringe is an honourable, stupid, wonderful place. It is where you can see the early morning glimmers of the coming dawn"
Chris Fung, actor and playwright
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"The community spirit on both sides of the curtain is like no other. It's for the love, not for the money."
Christopher Sherwood, actor
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"The Fringe is a vitally important testing and breeding ground for new, innovative and exciting talents and shows"
Tom Whalley, actor
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"Working in fringe theatre gave me the opportunity to really learn my craft"
Howard Hudson, lighting designer
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"Fringe theatres are the bloodveins that keep the UK theatre scene pulsing and living"
Joaquin Pedro Valdes, actor
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