Nottingham Playhouse
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| Address | Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF, United Kingdom |
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| Capacity | 750 |
| Hours | Open ⋅ Closes 8PM |
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| ID | 2435152 |
About Nottingham Playhouse
Nottingham Playhouse is a theatre in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. It was first established as a repertory theatre in 1948 when it operated from a former cinema in Goldsmith Street. Directors during this period included Val May and Frank Dunlop. The current building opened in 1963.
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Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play
By George TorrBBC News
Actress, director and writer Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play.
Nottingham Playhouse said Ms Melville died on Thursday after appearing in a production of Nine Night .
The Venue said she was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified audience member but died at The Scene .
Born in Essex, her acting credits included parts in EastEnders, The Bill and Casualty along with several theatre roles.
She portrayed Tessa Parker in EastEnders during the 1980s.
The Bbc is not responsible for the content of external sites.Nottingham Playhouse paid tribute to The Actress and described her as a " wonderful and well-loved person".
In a statement The Venue said: " We Are deeply saddened to announce that Last Night The Actor Josephine Melville, Passed Away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following The Performance of The Play Nine Night , in which she was performing.
" Josephine's family have been informed, and our thoughts and deep condolences are with them. "
All remaining performances of Nine Night at The Venue have been cancelled.
Nottingham Playhouse 's chief executive Stephanie Sirr said: " We send Our Love and condolences to Jo's family and friends.
" On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to The Company of Nine Night and to the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed The Situation with empathy and professionalism. "
Source of news: bbc.com
