Review: Scott Silven – The Journey (HKAF 2021)

In life, it’s the journey we walk together, not the destination that matters. HONG KONG – In a time where travel has been all but eradicated, the need to find new ways of connection has become more important than ever. Seeking to tighten our emotional proximity, illusionist Scott Silven launches his new online show The Journey, and welcomes audiences into his home in Scotland from wherever in … Continue reading Review: Scott Silven – The Journey (HKAF 2021)

Review: Sherlock Holmes – An Online Adventure by Les Enfants Terrible

Immersive Zoom murder mystery done right. LONDON – While universally recognised and generally enjoyed as an icon of the mystery genre, one of the biggest challenge of adapting Sherlock Holmes is that it’s been done to death, be it onscreen or on the page. Theatre group Les Enfants Terrible however, are offering up a brand new version for these COVID times – with Sherlock Holmes – … Continue reading Review: Sherlock Holmes – An Online Adventure by Les Enfants Terrible

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

No dialogue. No actors. How does one stage a narrative driven by theatrical design choices and the camera? A man waiting for the leaves to fall is a new digital performative narration that chronicles the pivotal events in a man’s life. This 15 minute digital production explores the relationship of the film medium within a new theatre paradigm where theatrical design takes centerstage as characters. … Continue reading Preview: A Man Waiting For The Leaves To Fall by The Aesthetic Project

Arts of the UK 2021: Asif Khan’s family show Jabala and the Jinn to stream live from Belgrade Theatre

LONDON –Award-winning playwright and actor Asif Khan (COMBUSTION, Arcola Theatre; IMAAM IMRAAN, National Youth Theatre; DIRTY SHINY BRADFORD, BBC Comedy Room) will bring the digital premiere of his family show Jabala and the Jinn to Belgrade Theatre in a live streamed spectacular. The event will also include a post-show Q&A with the cast and creative team, looking at the impact of Muslim representation in stories … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Asif Khan’s family show Jabala and the Jinn to stream live from Belgrade Theatre

Arts of the UK 2021: David Bowie homage, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, to be released as audio book

LONDON – After 143 live performances in the UK, the highly-acclaimed production From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, an homage and celebration of David Bowie, will be released worldwide as an audio book on all Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and all streaming services from Sunday 21st March. With nods to Bowie’s heroes and influences, the audio version of From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads offers … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: David Bowie homage, From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads, to be released as audio book

Arts of the UK 2021: Bring It On the Musical premieres in London December 2021

LONDON – Selladoor Worldwide has announced that Bring It On The Musical will play its long-awaited London season at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall from Wednesday 8th December 2021 to Saturday 22nd January 2022, following eight performances at the New Theatre, Peterborough from Tuesday 30 November to Saturday 4th December 2021. Further plans for the show in 2022 will be announced soon. Cheer-royalty and newly crowned … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bring It On the Musical premieres in London December 2021

Arts of the UK 2021: West End stars, direct to your cars – acclaimed concert series West End Musical Drive In returns

LONDON – The UK’s biggest musical theatre concert series, West End Musical Drive In, will return for live performances this April – once again bringing top theatrical talent direct to people’s cars! Following an acclaimed summer and winter season, and digital restreaming, the stage is set for another fantastic celebration of musical theatre, every Saturday from 17th April to 29th May. Bringing live entertainment back … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: West End stars, direct to your cars – acclaimed concert series West End Musical Drive In returns

★★★★☆ Review: First Fleet (2021) by Nine Years Theatre and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Journey to a brave new world with the power of art.  While most often seen by the general public as a means for entertainment, we often forget about that the arts also has a therapeutic effects on both participant and audience, a theme that’s at the forefront of Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) First Fleet, restaged at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre this week. Directed by … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: First Fleet (2021) by Nine Years Theatre and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Arts of the UK 2021: 2065 – The Multi-Sensory Movie by Frozen Light

LONDON –Frozen Light will premiere their first digital production 2065: The Multi-Sensory Movie, an innovative and engaging digital experience designed to bring theatre to the homes of those with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The movie will be accompanied by a box of sensory props, allowing audiences to explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of the world of 2065 while watching the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: 2065 – The Multi-Sensory Movie by Frozen Light

Arts of the UK 2021: Polka Theatre offers free digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops to schools

LONDON –Polka may be closed but that hasn’t stopped their efforts to provide educational resources and entertainment for children during the pandemic. Addressing the impact of lockdown-living on emotional and mental health, the theatre has created a series of digital Mental Health and Wellbeing workshops to be freely accessed by schools, from Reception to Year 6. Following successful in-person workshops with primary schoolchildren last autumn, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Polka Theatre offers free digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops to schools