Category: Arts

Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre

Touring The UK 2019: Murder, Margaret and Me by A Tilted Wig, Malvern Theatres and Churchill Theatre, Bromley

LONDON – Lin Blakley  of Eastenders fame is about to get mysterious, as she steps into the shoes of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie for the UK tour of Philip Meeks’ critically acclaimed play – Murder, Margaret and Me. Directed by Damian Cruden, the cast also includes Sarah Parks as Margaret Rutherford, and Gilly Tompkins as the Spinster. Murder, Margaret and Me is the story of an unlikely friendship … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Murder, Margaret and Me by A Tilted Wig, Malvern Theatres and Churchill Theatre, Bromley

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Edinburgh 2019: Fox launches ‘Babies at the Baby Grand’ initiative for two mornings in August

They call me Mum. Everyone calls me Mum now. Or Mummy. I had a name before. Where did that go? EDINBURGH – Inspired by true events, Katie Guicciardi’s Fox comes to Edinburgh’s Pleasance Courtyard this August to present a brutally honest and amusing exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society. A sharply observed drama, Fox examines our complex relationship with ‘help’ – our desire to give it and … Continue reading Edinburgh 2019: Fox launches ‘Babies at the Baby Grand’ initiative for two mornings in August

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Prestigious judging committee and exciting shortlist announced for inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award

EDINBURGH – This year will see the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre celebrate writing excellence at the Fringe. Platforming writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo, the award will be presented on 14th August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the most fearless and topical piece of new writing. All new writing works in Pleasance’s festival programme … Continue reading Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Prestigious judging committee and exciting shortlist announced for inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2019/20: Simon Annand’s The Half at the Lawrence Batley Theatre

HUDDERSFIELD – A major new photography exhibition by world renowned photographer Simon Annand will present rare images of the privacy actors experience backstage in the half hour before performing on the stage – the intense transformation from everyday life that is completely hidden from the audience. To celebrate their 25th anniversary as a prestigious multi-arts organisation, The Half opens this September at the Lawrence Batley Theatre … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019/20: Simon Annand’s The Half at the Lawrence Batley Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Edinburgh 2019: Breffni Holahan wins The Stage Edinburgh Award for Collapsible by Margaret Perry

EDINBURGH – Breffni Holahan has won The Stage Edinburgh Award for her performance in Collapsible – a piece by Margaret Perry, directed by Thomas Martin. It comes to Edinburgh as part of HighTide’s Disruption series, in partnership with Assembly Roxy. Holahan comments: “I’d like to say a massive thank you to The Stage for this enormous honour. No takesies backsies now! My eternal gratitude to Margaret, … Continue reading Edinburgh 2019: Breffni Holahan wins The Stage Edinburgh Award for Collapsible by Margaret Perry

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72-13, Arts, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatreworks

N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)

A 10-lesson course by one of Asia’s top 10 female comedians pays off for these new comedy hopefuls. Is it possible to even teach an art form as intuitive as stand-up comedy? Sharul Channa certainly thinks so, as she presents the graduating cohort of her very first 10-lesson course for beginners in N.O.W.’s Stand-Up: Fresh + Raw. Transforming the space at 72-13 to a cosier, more … Continue reading N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Edinburgh 2019: Pleasance Launches 35th Season at Fringe In Grand Style

EDINBURGH – Back for their 35th season at the Fringe with over 270 shows, the Pleasance has launched this year’s massive programme in grand style. The Pleasance offers some of the biggest names in entertainment, much-loved returning acts and exciting newcomers.  This year also marks a number of big anniversaries with the dedicated children’s programme at the Kidzone celebrating its 10th anniversary and the 15th anniversary … Continue reading Edinburgh 2019: Pleasance Launches 35th Season at Fringe In Grand Style

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Conductor. Composer. Harpsichordist. Organist. The distinguished and much-admired Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two programmes curated from the golden age of classical music in Europe. In Inspired by Leipzig, come discover Bach, Schumann, Chopin and Mendelssohn are all linked to this great city of western classical music. As conductor, Suzuki is joined by Singapore-based Filipino pianist Albert Tiu in two works for piano and … Continue reading Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

Warner Music Singapore and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra have released Truly, SSO, a 14-track digital album that reimagines all-time National Day classics with a fresh, modern spin. The release also marks the first time that the two music giants are joining forces to celebrate Singapore’s birthday. Truly, SSO draws on Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang’s excellent arrangements and conductors Joshua Tan and Darrell Ang’s inspiring interpretations. … Continue reading Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

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Arts, Finger Players, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Forked (2019) by The Finger Players

We first saw Jo Tan’s Forked when it premiered at the 2018 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. Now, with further developments under The Finger Players’ Watch This Space playwright incubation programme, she’s back with a brand new version of the comedy-drama this August! Directed by Chong Tze Chien, Forked is veteran actress Jo Tan’s first full length play as an emerging playwright. First written under a six-week writers programme under … Continue reading Preview: Forked (2019) by The Finger Players

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