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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: tiata fahodzi announces Chinonyerem Odimba as new Artistic Director and CEO

LONDON – tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British-African contemporary theatre company, has announced Chinonyerem Odimba as the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive as the company prepares for its 25th anniversary in 2022. tiata fahodzi produces theatre that is fearless; that looks around and looks forward. With Odimba they will continue in their mission to tell contemporary stories in modern and innovative ways, celebrating characters … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: tiata fahodzi announces Chinonyerem Odimba as new Artistic Director and CEO

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Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

LONDON – Due to popular demand the recent concert revival of Gatsby A Musical will return to streaming for a limited time only. Bringing together an incredible West End cast including Jodie Steele (Heathers; Six The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan, Ross William Wild (Million Dollar Quartet) as Gatsby, and four-time Olivier Award nominee Emma Williams (Mrs Henderson Presents; Zorro) as Myrtle Wilson, the captivating production was … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

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Arts of the UK 2021: Strictly’s Aljaž & Janette perform a new digital dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars

LONDON – Strictly Come Dancing duo Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara will star in a new digital adaptation of their never-before-seen dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars. Celebrating the greatest award-winning songs, films, and dance routines from the Golden Age of Hollywood to Disney family favourites, the pair are rolling out the red carpet for a breath-taking premiere production, filmed especially for streaming. The show will … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Strictly’s Aljaž & Janette perform a new digital dance spectacular, Remembering the Oscars

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Arts of the UK 2021: The ArcHIVe Podcast launches, sharing stories of young people living with HIV

LONDON –The ArcHIVe is a podcast created by a group of young people who have grown up in the UK living with HIV, sharing their thoughts, hopes and dreams. Music, poetry and drama created by the young people for this essential podcast will explore misinformation about HIV and AIDS, stigma, managing HIV medication and how difficult it can be to talk to other people about … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: The ArcHIVe Podcast launches, sharing stories of young people living with HIV

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Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

LONDON – In the time of Covid, Outdoor Arts provide important opportunities to reinvigorate our cultural lives whilst supporting the creative economy. To lead the way, Without Walls has announced 21 new projects to receive support in 2021. This ambitious and exciting programme brings together up-and-coming companies, established street artists and those making their first foray into creating work for the public space. This new outdoor … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls leads the way for cultural recovery, announcing its biggest Outdoor Arts programme to date

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Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

LONDON – Theatre Centre will release a digital adaptation of new play Birds and Bees by Charlie Josephine (Pops, Edinburgh Fringe 2019) to UK state secondary schools, providing a high-quality blended learning resource for free. Having worked closely with teachers, education leaders and pupils, they hope this small gesture can make a difference, supporting schools to deliver the Drama and RSE curriculums. Keen to make this … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre Centre releases free digital adaptation of Charlie Josephine’s Birds and Bees

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Arts, Review, Substation

SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

The beginning of the end, as SeptFest returns for a last hurrah.  The Substation’s signature SeptFest comes at a strange time in the venue’s history. Having just announced the permanent closure of The Substation come July, rather than a triumphant celebration of the festival’s return after a 6-year hiatus, SeptFest has taken on far more weight as a final send-off to the 30-year old institution, … Continue reading SeptFest Week 1: Tea Leaves Glowing In The Wind, Waltz of the Flower, and OEOS

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

HONG KONG –The 49th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on Saturday (27th February) with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performing Music about China. The Festival’s opening ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre with Mr Victor Cha, Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Festival; Mr Philip N L Chen, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, Secretary … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

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The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has left many of us keenly aware of how difficult it can be cooped up in our own homes, and how thankful we were once we could have outside human contact and see each other once again. And now, with The Sound Inside, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) starts their season off reminding us all of the power of the human connection. Written … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Cherilyn Woo and Krish Natarajan of SRT’s The Sound Inside

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Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

Celebrating the beauty and culture of the French language and values of the Francophonie, the 2021 Francophonie Festival is here this March, with a particular focus on gender equality. For the first time ever, the newly established Group of the Francophonie in Singapore representing over 20 countries will be taking charge, with a total of 17 programmes will be available, including film screenings, roundtable talks, … Continue reading Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

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