Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

LONDON – Due to popular demand the recent concert revival of Gatsby A Musical will return to streaming for a limited time only. Bringing together an incredible West End cast including Jodie Steele (Heathers; Six The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan, Ross William Wild (Million Dollar Quartet) as Gatsby, and four-time Olivier Award nominee Emma Williams (Mrs Henderson Presents; Zorro) as Myrtle Wilson, the captivating production was … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Digital concert revival of Gatsby A Musical returns due to popular demand

Arts of the UK 2021: The ArcHIVe Podcast launches, sharing stories of young people living with HIV

LONDON –The ArcHIVe is a podcast created by a group of young people who have grown up in the UK living with HIV, sharing their thoughts, hopes and dreams. Music, poetry and drama created by the young people for this essential podcast will explore misinformation about HIV and AIDS, stigma, managing HIV medication and how difficult it can be to talk to other people about … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: The ArcHIVe Podcast launches, sharing stories of young people living with HIV

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

HONG KONG –The 49th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on Saturday (27th February) with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra performing Music about China. The Festival’s opening ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre with Mr Victor Cha, Chairman of the Hong Kong Arts Festival; Mr Philip N L Chen, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr Caspar Tsui Ying-wai, Secretary … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF opens with concert Music about China

Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

Celebrating the beauty and culture of the French language and values of the Francophonie, the 2021 Francophonie Festival is here this March, with a particular focus on gender equality. For the first time ever, the newly established Group of the Francophonie in Singapore representing over 20 countries will be taking charge, with a total of 17 programmes will be available, including film screenings, roundtable talks, … Continue reading Preview: Francophonie Festival 2021

Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

KUALA LUMPUR – Following the launch of KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital festival last week, non-profit DiverseCity in partnership with local award-winning theatrical company, Liver & Lung announces Saturday’s headline show: Happy Hour. This March, DiverseCity and Liver & Lung will be presenting Malaysians with an original virtual comedy variety show available to stream online from the comfort of their homes so everyone can enjoy. … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Happy Hour by Liver & Lung

Television Time: Chinese drama Hear Her 《听见她说》 launches on BBC for International Women’s Day

Magic Mirror Produced by Vicky Zhao, Hear Her is a compelling series of standalone monologues about issues facing women today, with eight 30 minute episodes featuring 8 talented Chinese actresses. Based on BBC Studio’s drama Snatches: Moments from Women’s Lives, the series launches on BBC First (StarHub channel 502) and BBC Player from 8th March, marking International Women’s Day. While there is little doubt that … Continue reading Television Time: Chinese drama Hear Her 《听见她说》 launches on BBC for International Women’s Day

Arts of the UK 2021: The Musician – A Horror Opera for Children by The Belfast Ensemble

LONDON – Conor Mitchell’s darkly comic children’s opera retells a familiar story: ‘who was the Pied Piper? and ‘Why did the rats all dance to his tune?’ This world premiere from the award-winning Belfast Ensemble brings opera home to Northern Ireland. Musically extraordinary, this cautionary tale explores themes of nature, nurture and just desserts. The Musician is stylishly staged using the latest in technological innovation, a … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: The Musician – A Horror Opera for Children by The Belfast Ensemble

Arts of the UK 2021: Cast announced for digital festival Talking Gods

LONDON – The cast has been announced for Talking Gods, a digital season of five reimagined Greek myths by Arrows & Traps. Nicolle Smartt (Good Omens and Doctor Who, BBC; Upon the Edge, DeCantillon) will star in tale of sisterhood Persephone, the first play in the Talking Gods series. Appearing in Orpheus, the second play which delves into control and toxicity, will be Christopher Neels (They … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Cast announced for digital festival Talking Gods

Arts of the UK 2021: Shane Richie to star in digital revival of ‘Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks’

LONDON – Much-loved and multi-talented stage and screen actor Shane Richie (EastEnders; The Entertainer; One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here) will take on the role of the titular tragic clown in the digital revival of Justin Butcher’s absorbing solo show, Scaramouche Jones. Filmed in a London theatre, and available to stream on Stream.Theatre from Friday 26th March to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Shane Richie to star in digital revival of ‘Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks’

Preview: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland

This March, Frontier Danceland is set to present LEAP 2021 – their annual graduation showcase from the scholars of the M1-Frontier Danceland PULSE Programme, a youth contemporary dance training and development initiative by Frontier Danceland. Established in 2010, the annual year-long training programme programme has since produced over 240 graduates, some of whom have continued their pursuits of a higher education in dance and subsequently … Continue reading Preview: LEAP 2021 by Frontier Danceland