Arts of the UK 2020: Kenton Theatre launches fundraising campaign ‘Kenton For Keeps’

LONDON – The Kenton Theatre, the UK’s fourth-oldest working theatre based in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, has today announced its plans to raise £35,000 through their fundraising campaign Kenton For Keeps. Like most theatres in the UK the Kenton Theatre has suffered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic when it had to close its doors to the public in March. The Kenton Theatre received financial aid from the Arts … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Kenton Theatre launches fundraising campaign ‘Kenton For Keeps’

Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Drive-In announce Lucie Jones and Aimie Atkinson as final headliners

LONDON – It’s been the biggest concert series in musical theatre history. Over the last 3 months, from the moment lockdown ended, thousands of people have attended 13 incredible shows at the West End Musical Drive-In, with stunning performances from the biggest names on the West End – but it’s not over yet. Lucie Jones (Waitress; Rent) will headline the season finale on the 31st … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Drive-In announce Lucie Jones and Aimie Atkinson as final headliners

Arts of the UK 2020: Haunting Halloween Late at the Old Royal Naval College this October

LONDON – This Halloween, the Old Royal Naval College are getting their spook on with their first ever Halloween Late. A spine-tingling evening awaits those who enter the Painted Hall after dark, with haunting ghost stories, live music, and delicious food and drinks available from the Painted Hall Café and the Old Brewery. The iconic Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, has teamed up with History Riot … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Haunting Halloween Late at the Old Royal Naval College this October

Arts of the UK 2020: Pleasance Islington embraces the new normal with redesigned auditorium and exciting season of cabaret and theatre

LONDON – The Pleasance is reopening their London venue to bring some theatrical joy back for a 7-week winter season! Embracing the new normal, the venue has transformed its main house into London’s most exciting, socially distanced comedy, theatre and cabaret space. The new three-tier auditorium will welcome 100 people a night, bringing the spirit of the Fringe back to London. The venue will follow … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Pleasance Islington embraces the new normal with redesigned auditorium and exciting season of cabaret and theatre

Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Invisible Men《順風.送水》by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – As we go about our daily lives, we tend to forget the invisible people who cross our path. In Invisible Men, which premiered at the HKRep Black Box Theatre in 2015, witness an encounter between two men trapped in a lift, providing the audience much room for thought on how the people living in society’s margins eke out a living today. The play … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2020: Invisible Men《順風.送水》by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2020: HighRise Theatre bring immersive grime rave to your homes with Lil.Miss.Lady

LONDON – HighRise Theatre will blend Grime with theatre for a one-night-only livestream of Dominic Garfield’s (Merryville; The Concrete Jungle Book) acclaimed production Lil.Miss.Lady. Part rave, part drama, the event is a bass-pounding immersive experience, exploring the history and music of Britain’s biggest sub-culture, Grime. Lil.Miss.Lady takes audiences on a journey through the sounds and visuals of UK bass music culture, reminiscing through UK Garage, Sub-Low, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: HighRise Theatre bring immersive grime rave to your homes with Lil.Miss.Lady

Arts of the UK 2020: Learn to explore and experience the world with My Sensory Adventures

LONDON – My Sensory Adventures is a new digital project of sensory activities people can do at home. Beginning in October, new videos will be released each month to explore the world through the four ancient elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire. There will be a messy and taste-safe activity, a non-messy activity as well as a Sensory Sounds video with original songs inspired by … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Learn to explore and experience the world with My Sensory Adventures

Arts of the UK 2020: Last Call For Closure by Me & Mi Theatre Co

LONDON – In an astute, yet tender new two hander from Mimi Monteith (SONDER, Two Of A Kind), come take an intimate look into the final moments of letting someone go. “It probably would have been a pretty standard story, seeing you, for the first time in a year. I’d undoubtedly have ignored you for most of the night and then found a way to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Last Call For Closure by Me & Mi Theatre Co

Arts of the UK 2020: Dante’s In-Furlough at The Vaults

LONDON – The Devil is getting hitched, and given what’s going at the moment, there’s no better time to accept an invitation to the underworld. It may not surprise you that London is the entrance to Hell – specifically the doorway to The Vaults, ready and open for business again, in their new, socially-distant and safe show. Inspired by Shel Silverstien’s epic poem ‘The Devil … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Dante’s In-Furlough at The Vaults

Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Drive-In announce further dates and star-studded line up for October

LONDON – Sing away the Autumn blues this October with an incredible host of West End talent at West End Musical Drive In! Following the recently announced Godspell 50th anniversary concert screening spectacular (4th October), West End Musical Drive In are thrilled to release further casting for the month ahead, continuing to bring the UK’s biggest musical celebration to sold out audiences. Musical theatre legends … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Drive-In announce further dates and star-studded line up for October