Category: Theatre

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In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

LONDON – The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced rescheduled performance dates for the multi award-winning smash hit musical at the London Coliseum. The production will now begin performances on Thursday 22nd April 2021 and play a strictly limited 19-week season to Sunday 29th August. The production will star Michael Ball, who returns to his legendary, Olivier Award winning role of Edna Turnblad, alongside one of the UK’s greatest … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

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Arts of the UK 2020: HighTide’s Lighthouse Programme excels as it supports freelance artists in lockdown

LONDON – In these uncertain times, HighTide, as an artist-led National Portfolio organisation, are committed to supporting artists and have already engaged with over 150 artists through their Lighthouse Programme. Over the last three months, 53% of the company’s expenditure (excluding staffing) has gone towards the creative fees of the 30 freelance staff engaged during the lockdown period, 32% of these being artists of colour. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: HighTide’s Lighthouse Programme excels as it supports freelance artists in lockdown

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The Arts House Returns With Even More Write From Home Workshops

Back in May, the Arts House stayed true to its title as Singapore’s literary arts centre by conducting the Write From Home Workshops to keep the writing community connected in spite of being physically apart. After seeing success with its first round, they’re back with even more workshops this July to keep the momentum going. A total of six workshops will be presented this July. … Continue reading The Arts House Returns With Even More Write From Home Workshops

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The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival

KUALA LUMPUR – Joe Sidek is best known as the former director of the George Town Festival and Rainforest Fringe Festival, amongst others. But in these unprecedented times, a festival is something that seems impossible to even conceive or plan for, let alone see happen in the near future. With the art world facing its biggest crisis to date, Joe has decided to rally some of … Continue reading The Banter: Joe Sidek speaks about his new talk series, and ideas for a new festival

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Preview: Coming Home by The Substation

  This Friday, The Substation kicks off the first programme of its 2020/21 programme season—Coming Home. Under the new directorship of Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei—both who started their artistic careers or benefitted from the programmes at The Substation—the Co-Artistic Directors are now inviting artists, creatives, and allies whose lives have been touched by The Substation to ‘come home’. Says Woon Tien Wei: “Beyond the physicality … Continue reading Preview: Coming Home by The Substation

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The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

Even though we’re already in Phase 2 of our post-circuit breaker life in Singapore, it may be some time before we see the local theatre scene back in full swing and venues filled again. For now, most arts and theatre companies have migrated online, attempting to regroup and rethink how to present work in the digital age. One such company is Sight Lines Productions, who … Continue reading The Banter: Chong Tze Chien, Derrick Chew and Erwin Shah Ismail talk about Murder at Mandai Camp and the theatre of tomorrow

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Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

With the performing arts going digital, most companies have opted to simply trot out archival works or perform devised readings via Zoom, one company has dared to try something a little more unprecedented – an interactive murder mystery. Presented by Sight Lines Entertainment, Murder At Mandai Camp runs from 26th to 28th June on Zoom, and combine both stage and film to bring to life … Continue reading Preview: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Arts of the UK 2020: Invisible Music – an immersive and contemporary digital meditation on disability

LONDON –  Platform 4’s acclaimed live event, Invisible Music, has been transformed into a new digital piece of work, blending film and soundscape to create an immersive and intimate meditation on hearing loss. Revitalising their gig-theatre roots in an all-encompassing aural headphone experience, this digital world premiere hopes to raise awareness for the 12 million individuals in the UK with hearing difficulties by exploring the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Invisible Music – an immersive and contemporary digital meditation on disability

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Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors by Damsel Productions

LONDON –  Creating new possibilities of bringing live theatre to audiences in these challenging times, Damsel Productions presents Damsel Outdoors, a project that embraces theatre and performance outside. The pieces staged could be scenes, monologues, music, poetry and beyond – the only requirement is that the piece is enhanced by being outdoors, not hindered. It is a chance for the artists to explore the creative … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors by Damsel Productions

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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

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