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London Theatre: Death Note – The Musical star Telly Leung on becoming Ryuk – “I’m not here to be a copycat”

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – For more than two decades, Death Note has refused to stay confined to a single medium. Since writer Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata first introduced the supernatural thriller in the pages of Weekly Shōnen Jump in 2003, the series has become one of Japan’s most successful cultural exports. More than 30 million manga copies have been sold worldwide, while the … Continue reading London Theatre: Death Note – The Musical star Telly Leung on becoming Ryuk – “I’m not here to be a copycat”

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London Theatre: Worldwide manga phenomenon Death Note’s musical adaptation is set to take Barbican by storm this summer

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – More than 20 years after it first appeared as a Japanese manga, Death Note continues to reinvent itself. What began as a dark supernatural thriller by writer Tsugumi Ohba and illustrator Takeshi Obata has grown into one of the world’s biggest pop culture phenomena. Since its debut in 2003, Death Note has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, inspired a … Continue reading London Theatre: Worldwide manga phenomenon Death Note’s musical adaptation is set to take Barbican by storm this summer

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London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre

In the soft half-light of the theatre, a piano sits waiting. A woman steps forward. What unfolds over the next 70 minutes is not just a play, but a deeply human reckoning with loss, memory, and the quiet ways our parents shape who we become. Running at Omnibus Theatre from 24–28 February, The Sound of Absence is an intimate piece of storytelling that lives somewhere … Continue reading London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre

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Arts of the UK: Cynthia Erivo stars as Dracula on the West End in 2026

LONDON – After conquering Hollywood, the powerhouse performer returns to her first love, the stage, in a radical reimagining of a gothic legend. Producers Michael Cassel and Adam Kenwright have announced that Sydney Theatre Company’s internationally acclaimed production of Dracula, adapted and directed by visionary theatre-maker Kip Williams, will make its London premiere at the Noël Coward Theatre in February 2026. But this isn’t your … Continue reading Arts of the UK: Cynthia Erivo stars as Dracula on the West End in 2026

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This Humid House makes Creative Spaces at Chelsea Flower Show debut, with site-specific artwork Tabula Rosa

LONDON – This Humid House (THH), a botanical design studio based in Singapore and Paris, makes its debut at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Tabula Rosa, a new site-specific installation. Presented in the Creative Spaces category, the project marks the first time a studio from Asia has been invited to exhibit in this segment of the show. Selected by invitation, Creative Spaces is … Continue reading This Humid House makes Creative Spaces at Chelsea Flower Show debut, with site-specific artwork Tabula Rosa

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Arts of the UK: The Stage Debut Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

The Stage Debut Awards have announced the nominees for its annual awards ceremony, celebrating the finest emerging talent in UK theatre. This year’s 44 nominations across eight categories celebrate a diverse array of individuals from across the industry making their professional or West End debuts. Among the highlights of this year’s nominations is the fiercely contested Best West End Debut Performer category—the only award decided by public vote. … Continue reading Arts of the UK: The Stage Debut Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

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T.H.E Dance Company opens London’s Coronet Theatre Spring Season with triple bill ‘Rethinking Co-Existence’

Come February, Singapore contemporary dance company The Human Expression (T.H.E) is headed to London to perform a triple bill of work to open The Coronet Theatre’s Spring Season. It’s an honour that’s well-deserved – after all, the last time they were in the UK capital in 2022, they performed their production Phenoumenon to sold-out audiences and rave reviews, and look set to impress once again. … Continue reading T.H.E Dance Company opens London’s Coronet Theatre Spring Season with triple bill ‘Rethinking Co-Existence’

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Review: Cuckoo at The Royal Court Theatre (London)

by Robyn Ong LONDON – In the Royal Court Theatre’s newest offering, directed by Vicky Featherstone, Michael Wynne’s Cuckoo juxtaposes the ordinary lives of four generations of women with an inescapable sense of existential doom, exploring themes of digital alienation and intergenerational discontent. Cuckoo is at its heart a kitchen sink drama, with most of the action taking place in widowed grandmother Doreen’s Birkenhead living … Continue reading Review: Cuckoo at The Royal Court Theatre (London)

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Review: Sunny Side Up at Theatre Peckham

by Robyn Ong LONDON – On the heels of a successful run at Peckham Fringe 2022, Sunny Side Up made a brief return to Theatre Peckham this February, where I was lucky enough to catch its sold-out final show. Written and performed by David Alade and directed by Suzann McLean, the play is an autobiographical coming-of-age tale, experienced through the eyes of Lil D, Alade’s … Continue reading Review: Sunny Side Up at Theatre Peckham

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★★★★☆ Review: Lewis Cornay’s ‘Daddy Issues’ at Seven Dials Playhouse

Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Jane Moriarty) 7 Script (Lewis Cornay) 8 Performance (Bebe Cave) 8 Set Design (Andrew Exeter) 7 Lighting Design (Andrew Exeter) 7 Sound Design (Christopher Reid) 7 Costumes (Sophia Pardon) 7 Video (Lewis Den Hertog) 7 Total 58/80 (73%) Final Score: ★★★★☆ LONDON – Written by Offie award-winner Lewis Cornay and starring actress, writer and podcast host Bebe Cave, Daddy Issues is a devilishly dark … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Lewis Cornay’s ‘Daddy Issues’ at Seven Dials Playhouse

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