Arts of the UK 2021: Outdoor photography exhibition ‘Isolating Together’ marks one year of lockdown

LONDON –Marking one year since the first Covid-19 lockdown began in the UK, Isolating Together is an outdoor photography exhibition portraying inspiring stories of community, action and solidarity during the pandemic. Running for 10 days, Isolating Together will be displayed at 18 locations including a selection of iconic spaces across Camden from 22nd March. The entirely crowdfunded exhibition celebrates the many people from different walks … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Outdoor photography exhibition ‘Isolating Together’ marks one year of lockdown

Arts of the UK 2021: Eurobeat – The Pride of Europe (Online)

LONDON – Fourth Wall Live have announced the world premiere of a new online version of the cult West End Musical Eurobeat – The Pride of Europe. This irreverent, hilarious homage and celebration of the world’s best loved song contest will be filmed at The Clapham Grand and streamed globally from 30th April to 10th May 2021 on Stream.Theatre. Viewers will be asked to vote online … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Eurobeat – The Pride of Europe (Online)

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF 2021 announced Festival Encore for April

HONG KONG –  The 49th Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) has announced five extra Festival performances in April, after the Festival Finale by Igor Moiseyev Ballet on 26th March. This is a special arrangement that has been necessitated by venue restrictions both in Hong Kong and overseas. The five encore programmes include three which will be presented free of charge online via the HKAF’s digital … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKAF 2021 announced Festival Encore for April

Review: Shook by NUS Stage (NUS Arts Fest 2021)

Chaotic energy and Gen-Z culture mark Shook as a bold step forward for NUS Stage. As the times change, so does each passing generation’s lingo and concerns. As it implies from its title, NUS Stage’s Shook brings Gen-Z culture to the stage, fully intending to leave audiences shook with its form and content. Written and directed by Sean Tobin, Shook combines original text, movement, video … Continue reading Review: Shook by NUS Stage (NUS Arts Fest 2021)

Preview: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre and Gateway Arts

Developed and presented under Gateway Arts’ Collective-In-Residence Programme, get ready for a brand new musical hitting your screens this March. The Monster In The Mirror Musical is an original 90-minute digi-theatrical pop musical by theatre collective Bitesize Theatre Productions. The musical film follows the journey of Jane, an insecure teenager who is constantly bullied in school and scolded at home by her overbearing mother. Worse … Continue reading Preview: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre and Gateway Arts

Arts of the UK 2021: Young Vic sets new dates for Cush Jumbo in Hamlet

LONDON – The Young Vic announces their highly anticipated production of Hamlet, starring Cush Jumbo and directed by Greg Hersov, and will begin previews from 27th September 2021. This new version of Shakespeare’s great tragedy will see Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, The Good Fight) make her YV debut as a new kind of Hamlet, reuniting with her long-time collaborator Greg Hersov, to bring us this tale of power, politics and desire. Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Young Vic sets new dates for Cush Jumbo in Hamlet

Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of acclaimed novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir in development

LONDON – The acclaimed romantic-fantasy novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R.A Dick will be adapted for the stage as a new musical. Under the direction of Kenneth Hoyt (The Blue Hour of Natalie Barney, Arcola; The Sea Plays, Old Vic Tunnels) this exciting project comes to fruition after a 26- year struggle to acquire the stage rights to the much beloved novel. Best known … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of acclaimed novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir in development

Review: A Man Waiting For The Leaves To Fall by The Aesthetic Project

Abstract short film wrings the tears even when there are no actors and no words. In their debut production, The Aesthetic Project stretches the limits of what could be considered theatre, with their show A man waiting for the leaves to fall. Presented as a short film with no actors, the production was conceptualised and directed by Judee Tan, and highlights the skills of their multitalented … Continue reading Review: A Man Waiting For The Leaves To Fall by The Aesthetic Project

Preview: Broken Turns by Qotn. Van Su Yun

The tortured artist has been a familiar stereotype since time immemorial. But in the case of dancers, it’s a stereotype that holds water, as they quite literally suffer for their art from years of physical training, and the actual act of performing choreography and moves that put strain on their bodies. This idea of pain is just one of the many ideas that will be … Continue reading Preview: Broken Turns by Qotn. Van Su Yun

Arts of the UK 2021: Inaugural line-up for hybrid live and streamed EA Festival at Hedingham Castle announced

ESSEX – A brand-new festival in East Anglia showcasing creative leaders in arts and culture, EA Festival will feature both local luminaries and internationally recognised stars. In order to launch this ambitious two-day event during the extraordinary conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Festival is the first to launch a hybrid event format in order to adapt to Government guidelines. In-person and livestream tickets will be … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Inaugural line-up for hybrid live and streamed EA Festival at Hedingham Castle announced