Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust grants to help theatres reopen top £150k

LONDON – A further 15 theatres in the UK have received vital support from the national public advisory body for theatres, bringing the total helped through its Theatre Reopening Fund to 35. Offering grants of up to £5,000, the fund supports not-for-profit theatres of all sizes and heritages across the country to meet the costs of reopening safely in light of Covid-19. Five theatres – … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust grants to help theatres reopen top £150k

Arts of the UK 2020: Family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion announces new reopening season

LONDON – Acclaimed family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion will reopen its doors this winter with an exciting new theatrical season, once again providing quality entertainment and hospitality to North London. Partnering with another local family business, Bombay Burrito, the pub will provide substantial meals to patrons in line with the latest government regulations. Reflecting on the eventful year, the post-lockdown season of work … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Family-run pub theatre The Old Red Lion announces new reopening season

Arts of the UK 2020: Surf The Wave waves goodbye

LONDON – Three years after it was created by Pavilion Dance South West to initiate change in how dance is showcased and toured in the UK, Surf The Wave now waves goodbye. The programme staged the first UK-focused dance showcase and connected more than 450 artists, producers, programmers and facilitators. It delivered 13 Intensives; 29 networking and programming events; supported 22 Seed Support projects and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Surf The Wave waves goodbye

Arts of the UK 2020: Bedknobs and Broomsticks the Musical premieres August 2021

LONDON – Michael Harrison has announced that Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical. Performances begin at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14th August 2021, before a UK Tour which includes a 5-week Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre. Enter a world of magic and fantasy with Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks. With the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Bedknobs and Broomsticks the Musical premieres August 2021

Arts of the UK 2020: Kenneth Branagh, Bertie Carvel, Olivia Colman and more lead an all-star audio adaptation of Peter Pan

LONDON – An all-star cast have come together to create a unique digital retelling of JM Barrie’s enchanting classic, Peter Pan, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity). The world premiere audio adaptation will feature the vocal talents of Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Olivier Award winners Sharon D Clarke, Joanna Riding and Bertie Carvel, five-time Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Kenneth Branagh, Bertie Carvel, Olivia Colman and more lead an all-star audio adaptation of Peter Pan

Arts of the UK 2021: New Adventures and Royal Albert Hall present Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man

LONDON – As part of the Royal Albert Hall’s 150th Anniversary celebrations New Adventures and the Royal Albert Hall have announced that Matthew Bourne’s multi-award winning dance thriller The Car Man will play 14 performances only at the iconic venue from 17th to 27th June 2021. In a unique collaboration and for the very first time, this reimagined staging of The Car Man will utilise the expanse of the stunning Royal Albert Hall … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New Adventures and Royal Albert Hall present Matthew Bourne’s The Car Man

Arts of the UK 2020: David Monteith-Hodge’s new short film documenting Theatres in Lockdown now live

LONDON – Theatres in Lockdown is a filmic journey around 53 of London’s most iconic theatres during the nation’s second lockdown. Created by filmmaker and photographer David Monteith-Hodge, the film is a striking cinematic collage of the exterior of the city’s theatres, a reminder of the importance of our communal spaces in this time of crisis. After seeing stirring images of London’s deserted theatres during … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: David Monteith-Hodge’s new short film documenting Theatres in Lockdown now live

In London’s West End 2021: Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act The Musical tour

LONDON – Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg have announced Jennifer Saunders will reprise her role as ‘Mother Superior’ in select performances for the UK tour of Sister Act The Musical. The rescheduled UK and Ireland tour will now open on 7th September 2021 at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, the tour will then continue into 2022 to new and rescheduled venues in the UK and Ireland. The tour follows … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Jennifer Saunders to star in Sister Act The Musical tour

Television Time: BBC Shows – December 2020

We’ve finally arrived at the end of a long year, and this holiday season, sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is a day spent on the couch, binge-watching your favourite shows. And luckily for you, the BBC has some great shows to help you out with that this December.Starting with The Great British Bake Off: Christmas Special, merry bakers from previous editions join … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – December 2020

Arts of the UK 2020: Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates 10th anniversary

LONDON – Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates their 10th anniversary in a year like no other. Originally founded by Jim Pope and Philip Osment, Playing ON marks this milestone by looking to the future, providing new training and education schemes and developing their community of associates. A newly formed leadership structure will deliver the company’s vision over the coming years with Jim Pope as Artistic Director … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates 10th anniversary