SIFA Implements Pre-Event Testing for Live Performances

In line with the heightened measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) will be implementing additional safe management measures to the festival’s upcoming line-up. SIFA will be implementing PET for the following programmes, as well as capping capacity at 100 audience members per performance for the following productions: • Three Sisters • The Year of No Return • … Continue reading SIFA Implements Pre-Event Testing for Live Performances

Arts of the UK 2021: True Name Theatre’s ‘Humane’ now an audio drama

LONDON – Timely and lyrical, Humane is a new six-part audio drama about protests and motherhood and how our values can both unite and divide us. Starring Marcia Lecky (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Francesca Isherwood (The Worst Witch, The Catherine Tate Show), Graham Seed (The Archers, Coronation Street) and Dr Who star, Louise Jameson (EastEnders, Tenko), this is an urgent story … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: True Name Theatre’s ‘Humane’ now an audio drama

Arts of the UK 2021: Dorian – A Rock Musical launches on stream.theatre

LONDON – Following the success of their Gatsby A Musical, filmed and streamed at Cadogan Hall, Ruby in the Dust now present Dorian A Rock Musical. This exciting new production gives Oscar Wilde’s classic an epic, modern twist with a newly composed score that sears through the action, propelled by influences from Bowie to Brecht. A rock star, trapped in eternal adolescence, wants to change … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dorian – A Rock Musical launches on stream.theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: Burn Bright celebrates first anniversary and launches funding appeal for future work

LONDON – One year ago, in the midst of a pandemic, Tori Allen-Martin, Sarah Henley and Tara Finney launched Burn Bright. Seeking to level the playing field, they have supported hundreds of women writers across the UK and Ireland, creating a network of support and offering new opportunities. Burn Bright champions important voices who so often feel silenced and lobbies for change. This incredible company … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Burn Bright celebrates first anniversary and launches funding appeal for future work

Arts of the UK 2021: Roundhouse reopens their doors for The Last Word 2021

LONDON – The Roundhouse is back! They’ll be re-opening their doors for seven days of electric performance with this year’s The Last Word Festival. This exciting programme will see some of the boldest stories told by some of the capital’s most vital voices. The prestigious Roundhouse Poetry Slam celebrates its 15th anniversary with best-selling author Candice Carty-Williams (Queenie) joining the judging panel while a host … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Roundhouse reopens their doors for The Last Word 2021

Arts of the UK 2021: Fringe Futures Festival goes on-sale with 50+ new live shows

LONDON – More than 50 shows have been announced as part of Fringe Futures Festival, a brand new festival of live work-in-progress shows presented by the Pleasance and VAULT Creative Arts. Taking place at Pleasance’s Islington venue and Pretty Vacant – a new pop-up performance space on Lower Marsh, provided by WeAreWaterloo – Fringe Futures Festival 2021 will feature bold and original new work across … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Fringe Futures Festival goes on-sale with 50+ new live shows

Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of the infamous “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” comes to the West End

LONDON – The new musical adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s infamous literary classic, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, will come to the West End for a strictly limited run this summer. Crafted by composer John Robinson (Behind the Iron Mask, Duchess Theatre; Closer to the Sun, Harold Pinter Theatre), this world premiere at Shaftesbury Theatre will reenergise Lawrence’s sensation for a new audience. This world premiere adaptation will … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of the infamous “Lady Chatterley’s Lover” comes to the West End

Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls Blueprint scheme offers vital support to artists’ research and development for outdoor work

LONDON – Comprehensive research and development is vital for companies looking to make new work; Without Walls’ Blueprint scheme is designed to support R&D costs of new outdoor touring work. It celebrates innovation and looks to expand the possibilities of what outdoor arts can be. Without Walls have worked with all their partners to make huge advances in the staging of outdoor arts across the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Without Walls Blueprint scheme offers vital support to artists’ research and development for outdoor work

★★★☆☆ Review: The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure by Sight Lines Entertainment, Double Confirm Productions, and Raffles Hotel

Maybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way. When I was younger, I used to imagine that hotel stays would have been that much more exciting with a little mystery on our hands. After all, I grew up reading Agatha Christie and other mystery novels, priming my imagination with the idea that hotels make the perfect backdrop for a daring detective solving … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Curious Case of The Missing Peranakan Treasure by Sight Lines Entertainment, Double Confirm Productions, and Raffles Hotel

Art What!: TikTok’s first global LIVE museum marathon #MuseumMoment kicks off in Singapore

Short form video social media platform TikTok has announced its longest #MuseumMoment LIVE to date, bringing together some of the world’s most iconic arts and culture institutions in an all-day global event for the very first time. Kicking off with National Gallery Singapore from 15:00 SGT on Tuesday, 19th May, global viewers will be taken on an unforgettable cultural journey around the world as part … Continue reading Art What!: TikTok’s first global LIVE museum marathon #MuseumMoment kicks off in Singapore