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Arts of the UK 2021: Star-studded casting for forthcoming tour of Chicago The Musical

LONDON – David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler have announced  star casting for the 2021/2022 UK tour of the international musical sensation Chicago. Fresh from her success on Dancing on Ice, Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes will play ‘Roxie Hart’. Returning to the stage for the first time in over 20 years will be international recording artist and pop star Sinitta as ‘Mama Morton’. They are joined by the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Star-studded casting for forthcoming tour of Chicago The Musical

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Arts of the UK 2021: Theatres Trust supports 40 more theatres with final Theatre Reopening Fund grants

LONDON – The national public advisory body for theatre has awarded a further £155,265 of grants to help theatres with costs of Covid-secure reopening, including changes to the building to reduce congestion, improvements to ventilation systems and simple measures like installing hand sanitisers and screens. The theatres supported reflect the vital elements that make up the theatre ecosystem with awards made to significant producing theatres – … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatres Trust supports 40 more theatres with final Theatre Reopening Fund grants

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Arts of the UK 2021: Dame Judi Dench praises Theatre Support Fund+ for outstanding work

LONDON – Renowned theatre, film, and TV actress Dame Judi Dench has praised the creators of ‘The Show Must Go On!’ merchandise, the Theatre Support Fund+ for raising £800,000 for charities Acting For Others, The Fleabag Support Fund and NHS COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.  16 March 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of theatres closing across the U.K and despite the recent budget news from the government, there … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dame Judi Dench praises Theatre Support Fund+ for outstanding work

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Arts of the UK 2021: PDSW announces Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as Women Leaders South West associates

LONDON – Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) are delighted to be hosting Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as their Women Leaders South West (WLSW) associates over the next eighteen months. Addressing the gender imbalance in the arts and cultural sector, this trailblazing arts leadership programme aims to build a network of diverse talented women who are ready to steer the industry into a fairer, resilient, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: PDSW announces Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as Women Leaders South West associates

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Arts of the UK 2021: Victoria Crowe’s Another Time, Another Place at the Scottish Gallery

EDINBURGH –Another Time, Another Place is a beautiful conversation between renowned artist Victoria Crowe OBE and poet Christine de Luca – both of whom have produced twelve works in this exciting collaborative exhibition. In concert with the exhibition and galvanised by its championing of artistic collaboration, The Michael Cuddigan Trust has sponsored young musicians and composers to create a new song cycle inspired by Another … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Victoria Crowe’s Another Time, Another Place at the Scottish Gallery

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Arts of the UK 2021: Old Royal Naval College to reopen with outdoor and digital offerings from 12th April

LONDON – The Old Royal Naval College will once again be able to safely welcome visitors from 12th April 2021, with online and outdoor events including digital workshops by illustrator Nick Ellwood, outdoor guided and self-guided tours, and the reopening of the gift shops and café. Illustrator Nick Ellwood, whose mischievous drawings feature in the Painted Hall Family Trail, will have a physical exhibition Mischief … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Old Royal Naval College to reopen with outdoor and digital offerings from 12th April

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Review: Sherlock Holmes – An Online Adventure by Les Enfants Terrible

Immersive Zoom murder mystery done right. LONDON – While universally recognised and generally enjoyed as an icon of the mystery genre, one of the biggest challenge of adapting Sherlock Holmes is that it’s been done to death, be it onscreen or on the page. Theatre group Les Enfants Terrible however, are offering up a brand new version for these COVID times – with Sherlock Holmes – … Continue reading Review: Sherlock Holmes – An Online Adventure by Les Enfants Terrible

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Arts of the UK 2021: Asif Khan’s family show Jabala and the Jinn to stream live from Belgrade Theatre

LONDON –Award-winning playwright and actor Asif Khan (COMBUSTION, Arcola Theatre; IMAAM IMRAAN, National Youth Theatre; DIRTY SHINY BRADFORD, BBC Comedy Room) will bring the digital premiere of his family show Jabala and the Jinn to Belgrade Theatre in a live streamed spectacular. The event will also include a post-show Q&A with the cast and creative team, looking at the impact of Muslim representation in stories … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Asif Khan’s family show Jabala and the Jinn to stream live from Belgrade Theatre

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Arts of the UK 2021: David Bowie homage, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, to be released as audio book

LONDON – After 143 live performances in the UK, the highly-acclaimed production From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, an homage and celebration of David Bowie, will be released worldwide as an audio book on all Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and all streaming services from Sunday 21st March. With nods to Bowie’s heroes and influences, the audio version of From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads offers … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: David Bowie homage, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, to be released as audio book

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Arts of the UK 2021: Bring It On the Musical premieres in London December 2021

LONDON – Selladoor Worldwide has announced that Bring It On The Musical will play its long-awaited London season at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall from Wednesday 8th December 2021 to Saturday 22nd January 2022, following eight performances at the New Theatre, Peterborough from Tuesday 30 November to Saturday 4th December 2021. Further plans for the show in 2022 will be announced soon. Cheer-royalty and newly crowned … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bring It On the Musical premieres in London December 2021

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