Arts of the UK 2021: Bad Nights and Odd Days by Greenwich Theatre

LONDON – Bringing together a trio of short and unforgettable plays from one of the country’s most prominent playwrights, Caryl Churchill (Top Girls; A Number; Drunk Enough To Say I Love You), Greenwich Theatre are reopening once again with their first in-house production since December. Led by acclaimed actor Paul McGann (Withnail and I; Doctor Who), Churchill’s earlier works will be brought to life for … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bad Nights and Odd Days by Greenwich Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: New dates announced for UK tour of ‘Les Miserables’

Photo Credit: Helen Maybanks LONDON – Cameron Mackintosh has announced full touring dates for the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Miserables.  The musical will open at Glasgow Theatre Royal on 24th November 2021 where it will run until 1st January 2022, before playing Liverpool Empire and other venues. As previously announced, the cast will include Dean Chisnall as ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’ and Katie Hall as … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New dates announced for UK tour of ‘Les Miserables’

Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

If it’s one industry that’s seen spikes in consumption since the pandemic, it’s television. After all, it’s all we can do to indulge in a little escapism to forget the chaos of the world, something that period dramas do especially well, with their big, glamorous costumes, the posh accents, and really, just the sense that it’s somewhere far away from the here and now. The … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Lily James and Emily Beecham, stars of BBC’s The Pursuit of Love

Arts of the UK 2021: Spin a Tale by Constella OperaBallet

LONDON – Constella OperaBallet have worked in partnership with Derbyshire’s Darley Abbey to bring its heritage to life through a series of seven short films with newly commissioned dance, music and drama. Spin A Tale has been made in collaboration with Darley Abbey residents and performed by singers, dancers and actors from Constella OperaBallet with participation from local choirs, the Derby-based Déda Youth Company, the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Spin a Tale by Constella OperaBallet

Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre For Two by We Are Kilter

LONDON – Presented in a specially designed Covid-secure pop-up venue, We Are Kilter’s Theatre For Two is a series of personal, interactive meetings between actor and audience member. The four newly commissioned micro-plays are written by some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent, Tabby Lamb, Macadie Amoroso, Ryan Lane, and Gabriella Leon, and celebrate the absurdity of human connection. After a year of being stuck, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatre For Two by We Are Kilter

Arts of the UK 2021: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World at Southampton’s MAST Mayflower Studios

LONDON – The world premiere of a brand new kickass-pirational pop musical will burst into life at the Mayflower Mast Studio this Autumn as the Fantastically Great Women take to the stage to tell their stories. From the producer of SIX, in a co-production with MAST Mayflower Studios, this stage adaptation of suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst’s award-winning picture book is written by celebrated dramatist Chris … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World at Southampton’s MAST Mayflower Studios

Arts of the UK 2021: Kelly Gough to star in Bush Theatre’s ‘Harm’

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced Kelly Gough will take the role of Alice in Harm, a new monologue by Bruntwood Prize award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell opening on 17 May (press night 21 May).   Harm, a thrilling and twisted new comedy on the corrosive effect of social media and isolation will be directed by Atri Banerjee. When an unhappy estate agent sells a house … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Kelly Gough to star in Bush Theatre’s ‘Harm’

Arts of the UK 2021: Adam Blanshay Productions and The Theatre Café’s The Theatre Channel returns with more West End talent

LONDON – Following acclaim for their spectacular musical-packed digital series, Adam Blanshay Productions’ The Theatre Channel is back with a sixth episode, featuring more theatrical legends and musical magic! The new episode, entitled ‘Showstoppers’, will kickstart proceedings with incredible performances from major West End talent including Danny Mac (Sunset Boulevard; Pretty Woman The Musical), Kerry Ellis (Wicked; We Will Rock You), and Layton Williams (Everybody’s … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Adam Blanshay Productions and The Theatre Café’s The Theatre Channel returns with more West End talent

Preview: Unsolicited Advice From My Ex – A Double Bill by Bored Whale Theatre

There’s a new theatre company in town, and they’re about to debut their first ever performance. This May, Bored Whale Theatre is set to perform Unsolicited Advice From My Ex, a double bill of new work written and directed by Wisely Chow. The first play, Unsolicited Advice From My Ex-(Self), follows Damian meeting up with Jordan at a cafe, an old friend whom they had … Continue reading Preview: Unsolicited Advice From My Ex – A Double Bill by Bored Whale Theatre

[POSTPONED] Art What!: Art Galleries Association Singapore presents Exclusive Studio Conversations

Art Galleries Association Singapore (AGAS) launches AGAS Presents: Exclusive Studio Conversations, a collaborative series that unveils the intimate relationship between artists and their representing galleries, providing a personal glimpse into an otherwise hidden process of a gallery’s role in supporting the professional development of the artists they represent. A first for AGAS, the series will see AGAS galleries coming together to present a cohesive roster … Continue reading [POSTPONED] Art What!: Art Galleries Association Singapore presents Exclusive Studio Conversations