Amidst a dark year, there is always an opportunity to find light. That’s something the students of Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) have done in the latest graduating batch’s final showcase, with the annual NTU ADM Show, themed ‘In New Light’. Running at Gillman Barracks till 23rd May, this year’s theme centres on the idea of out with the … Continue reading Art What!: NTU ADM Show 2021 – In New Light
Planting the seeds of hope in this unique sound installation highlighting the casualties of war. They say that a single death is a tragedy; a million deaths, a statistic. And for countries like Syria, where war has ravaged its citizens for years, the shadow of death is always looming, almost second nature at this point. For a Singaporean who has likely never witnessed or experienced … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Gardens Speak by Tania El Khoury (SIFA 2021)
HONG KONG – MASSIMODECARLO presents at Art Basel Hong Kong 2021 a project featuring iconic works by both the younger and older generation of artists that have contributed to shaping the gallery over the thirty year long program. This edition of Art Basel Hong Kong happens in unprecedented times and inevitably shows the wounds, but also the incredible resilience and will of the artists and … Continue reading Art What!: MASSIMODECARLO to premiere new work by Maurizio Cattelan at Art Basel Hong Kong 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
