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Arts of the UK 2020: Be The Star of New Musical Cautionary Tale From The Comfort of Home

LONDON – Brand new musical Cautionary Tale was deep in development when the Covid-19 pandemic struck and the workshop performances had to be cancelled. But despite this, the effort has not gone to waste. Now, the writers are giving people the opportunity to stage it in their own homes and share their recordings online. For five weeks, they will release sheet music and backing tracks, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Be The Star of New Musical Cautionary Tale From The Comfort of Home

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Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Appoints Annette Shun Wah as New Artistic Director

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre will welcome Annette Shun Wah as Artistic Director of the 2021 OzAsia Festival, providing a fresh lens on Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. Ms Shun Wah is a freelance actor, writer and broadcaster and since 2013 has served as Executive Producer of Contemporary Asian Australian Performance – a non-profit organisation promoting cultural diversity through cross-artform theatrical works. In light … Continue reading Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Appoints Annette Shun Wah as New Artistic Director

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Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

LONDON – Having just celebrated their 10th anniversary last month, PR, marketing and consulting agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC) continues to lead the pack when it comes to the arts. To date, the agency can name a wide range of organisations across public and private sectors they’ve served over the years, including, but not limited to the VAULT Festival, the Bunker, Nevill Holt Opera, Totally Thames, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

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Arts of the UK 2020: Women Modern Masters at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

EDINBURGH – Women have always been integral to the institution of art but, despite this, many women artists have found opposition in the narrative of art history, facing difficulty in gaining recognition. Women Modern Masters at Edinburgh’s The Scottish Gallery seeks to look back as well as forward, celebrating major female artists throughout their history. The exhibition revisits some of the great names of the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Women Modern Masters at The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh

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Arts of the UK 2020: Artist Maxwell Fine donates percentage of profits to Switchboard as calls to their LGBTQ+ helplines rise during COVID-19

LONDON – Amidst stark warnings that the LGBTQ+ community is at increased risk of suicide and depression if observing lockdown in unsupportive or abusive homes, Maxwell Fine is donating a percentage of the sales of his dynamic typographical prints and sculptures to the helpline, Switchboard. A long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ charity, the artist and designer turned to the helpline himself while in a shattering, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Artist Maxwell Fine donates percentage of profits to Switchboard as calls to their LGBTQ+ helplines rise during COVID-19

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Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre looks ahead with a season with a difference, offering new educational initiatives

LONDON – Rob Watt’s striking inaugural season as interim Artistic Director of Theatre Centre launches with a digital writing course led by exceptional professional writers to champion the next generation of voices. Alongside this are two fantastic new collaborations: 19 new commissions as part of ImagiNation, a digital anthology with Theatre503 to be presented by the nation; and a tour of a powerful new writing … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre looks ahead with a season with a difference, offering new educational initiatives

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Open Call: Rumah X Cognatus present Monologues From My Bedroom

With entertainment venues closed and most people staying home these days in both Singapore and the UK, how does one stay sane and still expose yourself to the arts? For producers Rumah and Cognatus, they’re turning to the Internet. Enter Monologues From My Bedroom, an online theatre experience set to showcase a series of new monologues from all around the world. In line with each company’s … Continue reading Open Call: Rumah X Cognatus present Monologues From My Bedroom

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust suspend planning for 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

LONDON – As part of a collective agreement with other venue operators and The Festival Fringe Society, it is with great sadness that The Pleasance Theatre Trust has taken the decision to suspend planning for the 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season. This follows the suspension of operations at the Pleasance Theatre in London earlier this month. While the Pleasance remains hopeful that we will be through … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust suspend planning for 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Arts of the UK 2020: Creating entirely new Micro-Operitas online with #OperaHarmony

LONDON – Connecting creativity in the Coronavirus Crisis, #OperaHarmony looks to assemble teams from across the globe for all new homemade micro-operitas to be shared online. With ongoing support, composers will be paired with librettists to build the pieces on the themes of ‘distance’ or ‘community’ before being matched with directors and singers to record and turn their microopera into an online reality to share … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Creating entirely new Micro-Operitas online with #OperaHarmony

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travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

New York City– NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City—in partnership with, Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor’s Office for Media and Entertainment—is highlighting ways to experience the City’s iconic cultural scene virtually, for those who may be seeking an escape in light of the current global Covid-19 situation. All information will be available via nycgo.com/virtualnyc, … Continue reading travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

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