Arts of the UK 2020: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase at Greenwich Theatre

LONDON – This Christmas, Greenwich Theatre reopens with Russ Tunney’s thrilling festive adaptation of Joan Aiken’s classic children’s novel, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. This fun-filled socially distanced adventure is accompanied by an online and interactive experience, Sir Willoughby’s Challenge, for those unable to attend the live performance The Wolves of Willoughby Chase tells the story of two brave and determined girls as they encounter unforgettable … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase at Greenwich Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

LONDON – Black key workers, from NHS staff to teachers, have their voices heard in Talawa Theatre Company’s new online series. Exposing the hypocrisy, furious exhaustion, and glimmering hope for a better future, Tales from the Front Line uses verbatim interviews to explore the historic Covid-19 crisis and its seismic impact on those on the Front Line of the pandemic. The six short films in this … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists

LONDON – 2020 has seen an exciting period of expansion for Shapero Rare Books and Shapero Gallery, moving into two vast new spaces on New Bond Street, as well as a new ground-floor gallery on Maddox Street for Shapero Modern. In addition to a suite of offices solely for Rare Books, New Bond Street will also house an exciting new Emporium, where a cornucopia of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists

Arts of the UK 2020: Crimes Against Christmas by New Old Friends

LONDON – Typically at this time of year, theatre company New Old Friends would have just finished an Autumn tour and be deep into preparations for a Christmas show; this year, they have created a festive comedy audio drama with short instalments released daily in the build-up to Christmas Day. The adaptation of their 2016 show Crimes Against Christmas is part radio play, part audio book. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Crimes Against Christmas by New Old Friends

Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2021 – Quiet Riot!

In a year that’s seen the world undergo forced change and expedited evolution, it seems only appropriate that the 2021 edition of the annual M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF) would be dealing with related themes of revolution, transformation and resistance. Now in its 17th edition, the festival returns from 20th to 31st January 2021 with nine events from local and international companies, available in the … Continue reading Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2021 – Quiet Riot!

Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – Kallang and Geylang

Even with a pandemic going on, there’s no stopping you from getting to know your neighbourhood a little better, especially with the return of the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood (AYN) programme this November. This time around, the biannual programme is zooming in on the eastern neighbourhood of Kallang/Geylang Serai, with plenty of fascinating history and stories to be discovered. For the first … Continue reading Preview: Arts In Your Neighbourhood – Kallang and Geylang

Wild Rice ends the year with two productions by their young theatre makers

Following their announcement of the four (now sold out) Director’s Residency shows, leading local theatre company Wild Rice has announced that it will be closing out its 2020 season with two more productions featuring promising young performers from their youth programmes. The two shows – Schooled and Candide – are the respective graduating showcases for Wild Rice’s two youth ensembles; the Singapore Youth Theatre (which … Continue reading Wild Rice ends the year with two productions by their young theatre makers

Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

LONDON – From the makers of Thor and Loki and We Can Make You Happy, House of Blakewell presents a brand-new comedy musical about anxiety disorders, caring, and trying to keep going, Everything is Absolutely Fine is a hilarious and heartwarming new musical about what it’s like to be human and to struggle. Alice is making a fresh start. She has moved out of the big city to a … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

Arts of the UK 2020: Tea Break Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty?

LONDON – Turning a much-loved story on its head with an intriguing modern twist, Tea Break Theatre will present their new re-working of Sleeping Beauty. This live and interactive epic Zoom adventure will feature puppetry, original music and comedy. Everyone knows the story: in a faraway time and a faraway place, a beautiful Princess is asleep in a castle. But this time, it’s 2020, and that … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Tea Break Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty?

Arts of the UK 2020: Constella presents Christmas Gala in aid of their Connecting Stars initiative for care home residents

LONDON – Loneliness among the elderly is a crisis that is only becoming more urgent as Christmas approaches. Earlier this year, the world’s only dedicated opera-ballet company, Constella, launched Connecting Stars to provide free one-to-one virtual performances to isolated care home residents; their upcoming Christmas Gala hopes to raise money to continue their series and meet growing demand. Their Christmas Gala, filmed in Studio Wayne … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Constella presents Christmas Gala in aid of their Connecting Stars initiative for care home residents