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UK 2019: This Noisy Isle by Spun Glass Theatre (Brighton Fringe 2019)

BRIGHTON – Playing as part of Brighton Fringe 2019, Spun Glass Theatre presents This Noisy Isle, an immersive, family-friendly treasure hunt show, taking audiences on a journey through a strange, magical new world. Taking inspiration from Shakespeare’s The Tempest, this modern adaptation of the classic work aims to help make concepts of human displacement and the challenges faced by migrants to the UK accessible to a young … Continue reading UK 2019: This Noisy Isle by Spun Glass Theatre (Brighton Fringe 2019)

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Touring the UK 2019: In Loyal Company by David William Bryan

LONDON – In Loyal Company embarks on an extensive UK tour this year, returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after a sell-out run in 2018. Based on the incredible true story of Arthur Robinson’s experiences as a Prisoner of War during World War II, this poignant tale of survival and sacrifice is written and performed by his great-nephew David William Bryan. Arthur ‘Joe’ Robinson was a … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019: In Loyal Company by David William Bryan

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Shanghai Nights: Sleep No More《不眠之夜》by Punchdrunk International and SMG Live (Review)

The definitive immersive theatre experience deserves its success and all the accolades. SHANGHAI, CHINA – How does one even begin to describe what is already one of the best immersive theatre productions in existence? After enjoying immense success across London and New York, Punchdrunk made a journey to the East to bring Sleep No More to Shanghai, certainly, the kind of theatre that heralded nothing China had ever … Continue reading Shanghai Nights: Sleep No More《不眠之夜》by Punchdrunk International and SMG Live (Review)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

LONDON – The Exchange Theatre comes back to London this June with their tenth anniversary revival of Jean-Paul Sartre’s rebellious, political play The Flies. Sartre’s thriller re-imagines the Greek tragedy of Electra and Orestes, exploring the complexities of human values in a period of political turbulence. A company priding themselves in their international and multi-cultural heritage, Exchange Theatre’s The Flies will be performed in alternating French and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

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Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) presents Tony Albert – Wonderland

SYDNEY – Enter the world of Tony Albert’s Wonderland as presented by Sullivan + Strumpf Sydney. The new exhibition throws into question the historical framework of the global misrepresentation of First Nations peoples, exposing these inaccurate and harmful representations throughout history though a new series of paintings formed from regurgitations and amalgamations of found cartoon imagery, as well as found object works including the original outdoor signage for … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) presents Tony Albert – Wonderland

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Justice by Wooden Arrow at the Blue Elephant Theatre

LONDON – In a city experiencing a three month heatwave, England’s best World Cup since the 90s and the highest number of knife-crime killings in ten years, Justice zooms in on Michael, a young black male who has just finished his first year of college. The summer is about football, video games and parties – and pretending results day isn’t looming. One night will change that, and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Justice by Wooden Arrow at the Blue Elephant Theatre

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Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)

LONDON – Best known for his role in Ken Loach’s 2016 BAFTA and Palme D’or-winning film I, Daniel Blake, actor, rapper, singer and rising star Kema Sikazwe (aka Kema Kay), will make his stage debut in Shine. Premiering at Live Theatre in Newcastle before transferring to the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, this world premiere is written and performed by Sikazwe and features seven new songs written … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)

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Hong Kong 2019: Le Père (The Father) by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – French playwright Florian Zeller has certainly been experiencing some kind of vogue in recent years, with local companies Pangdemonium! and the Singapore Repertory Theatre both having staged productions of his work in 2018 and 2019. Now, the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre is set to restage their sold-out, Hong Kong Drama Award-winning version of Le Père (The Father) from 2017. The Father follows André, an Alzheimer’s disease-ridden … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: Le Père (The Father) by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: OVERTURES at Bishopsgate Institute (Preview)

LONDON – OVERTURES Piano Bar – London’s only sing-along piano bar dedicated to musical theatre – is celebrating is travelling from its home in Marble Arch to Liverpool Street for a one-off celebration at Bishopsgate Institute. Accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, and conducted by Freddie Tapner, OVERTURES guarantees audiences a riotous evening, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds and, even more mportantly, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: OVERTURES at Bishopsgate Institute (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Don’t Look Away by NOVAE Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The refugee crisis continues to be a hot topic and night impossible to solve issue in today’s world, and with NOVAE Theatre’s latest play, they’re set to shine a new light upon the problem, putting a human face on it and portraying a moral quandary a cleaner face. Written by Grace Chapman and directed by Nicholas Pitt, Don’t Look Away is set in 2015 Bradford, where Adnan … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Don’t Look Away by NOVAE Theatre (Preview)

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