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Fever Entertainment brings back NODDY live to Bengaluru & Mumbai
MUMBAI: Fever Entertainment, the finest entertainment company in India is bringing the live production show ‘Noddy in Toyland’ for the 1st time in Bengaluru & Mumbai. The show is travelling to these cities after a full house performance in Delhi last year. The much-loved Enid Blyton character will take on the stage this December and is scheduled to be held at Good Shepherd Auditorium, Bangalore on 28th, 29th November & 1st Dec’ 13 and in Rabindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai from 6th to 8th Dec’ 13.
Noddy and his friends have been entertaining children for generations now. The performance will see stage actors bring alive the 64 year old series, beyond books, TV and DVDs. The 1.5 hours international show is in English with real life characters of Noddy and his friends who will be performing live. The show features the story of Noddy in Toyland with spectacular music and sets with loads of interactivity for the audience. The live production is produced by Premier Stage Productions UK and would enthrall kids and families alike.
Commenting on the initiative Harshad Jain – Business Head, Radio and Entertainment – HT Media says, “We got Noddy in Toyland to India for the 1st time last year and got a fabulous response from our audience. People travelled from other cities specially to catch this production ive in Delhi. Noddy is very popular in India and has been a part of growing up for most of us. This year we are taking the troupe to the other 2 metro cities and are sure that this too will be a great success.India at present has limited options when it comes to family entertainment and by bringing concepts like these, we are aiming to provide a platform where families can be a part a world class experience”.
Noddy and his friends are all fun and excitement and Noddy’s best friends are Big Ears, Tessie Bear, Bumpy Dog and the Tubby Bears.
Tickets for the show can be bought online through www.bookmyshow.com andwww.mycity4kids.com the prices start at Rs. 1000 and onwards.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
