Arts of the UK 2020: Locked down. Locked in by Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield

LONDON –   Following the success of their online plays, The Understudy and Nigel Slater’s ‘Toast’, The Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield has announced that it has commissioned three critically acclaimed, UK dance companies to create three, site specific works for camera. Available to watch online, ticketholders will enjoy two contemporary dance solos and a short ballet. Featuring choreography by Jordan James Bridge (dancer, Studio Wayne McGregor), Daniel de Andrade … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Locked down. Locked in by Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield

Arts of the UK 2020: Spun Glass Theatre launch ‘Theatre Search’ in response to Covid-19

LONDON –  British Theatre is revered globally for its innovation and quality but stage doors are currently shut with no set date for reopening. Many may never reopen. The track and trace system suggests that local lockdowns may be needed in the future and it’s possible that some theatres may reopen only to close their doors again a few months later. Even before Covid-19 hit, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Spun Glass Theatre launch ‘Theatre Search’ in response to Covid-19

The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

  Much like the recently concluded The Studios Online season, with the restrictions placed on live performances, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay has made the move to shift their annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts completely online. A total of nine productions, comprising three new works and six archival recordings from previous editions of Pesta Raya editions, can be enjoyed completely free-of-charge … Continue reading The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

★★★★☆ Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Effective adaptation of How Drama’s signature show for home viewing.  While not all shows work as well when adapted from live theatre to digital form, How Drama’s Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap has found a natural transition from stage to screen with their newest edition, exclusively on Zoom. Retaining their usual format of a sketch marathon, Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom sees the ensemble of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Ever since 2008, How Drama has been entertaining audiences with their signature show Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap. And is the coronavirus gonna stop them? Absolutely not. At the start of the circuit breaker, How Drama released a Stay Home For Singapore video to thank Coronavirus frontline workers and encourage Singaporeans to stay at home, receiving over 22,000 views on Facebook. Now, for one … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap On Zoom by How Drama

Arts of the UK 2020: George Mackay, Aimee Lou Wood, Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù and more speak to UK youth theatres with Playbox Theatre

LONDON – With a star-studded line-up for their second series of interviews, Playbox Theatre’s CHATTERBOX is giving young people and youth theatres the chance to interact directly with renowned artists and industry leaders. BAFTA nominated actor George Mackay (1917; Captain Fantastic), Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education; Uncle Vanya, West End), Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù (Gangs of London; The Huntsman: Winter’s War), BAFTA’s Breakthrough Brit Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: George Mackay, Aimee Lou Wood, Ṣọpẹ Dìrísù and more speak to UK youth theatres with Playbox Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Constella launch urgent initiative to support isolated care home residents and struggling artists

LONDON – Constella, the world’s only dedicated opera-ballet company, have launched Connecting Stars. Their initiative aims to alleviate two urgent problems presented by the Covid-19 pandemic: loneliness amongst care home residents isolated from their support network and the immense financial difficulties faced by artists whose industry has come to a standstill. Through free one-to-one virtual concerts some of the most vulnerable people in society will … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Constella launch urgent initiative to support isolated care home residents and struggling artists

Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

HONG KONG – At a time of uncertainty and fear, how do we situate ourselves and seek the light at the end of the tunnel? In collaboration with physical theatre master and educator David Glass, O Theatre Workshop and Dream of Tomorrow, Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts will present the ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK from 28th June to 14th July 2020. … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Since the circuit breaker and restrictions on entertainment venues were implemented, most arts and theatre companies have been at a loss when it comes to creating original content. Turning primarily to streaming archival content or conducting roundtables and talkbacks, few original works have emerged during this drought, with how difficult it’s been to even come together to conceptualise, organise or even rehearse. At least, until … Continue reading Straight Up: The Coronalogues by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast

LONDON – Following its hugely successful 2019 West End run and national tour, Nigel Slater’s Toast returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre as a brand-new online play for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their own home.Available to listen to, or watch as an animated film, all ticketholders will receive a recipe card from Nigel Slater enabling them to immerse themselves in this sensory and heart-warming play where Nigel’s flavour … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast