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Number of new works exceeds revivals on UK stages, research finds

Frances Richens
Tue 3 February 2015, 12:03 1 min read

Original plays, musicals, pantomimes and operas made up 59% of all productions, 63% of all performances, and 66% of box office income at 273 venues across the UK in 2013.

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  • New work has overtaken revivals in UK theatre repertoire, report claims (The Stage)

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