Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces two new productions and a new writer-in-residence

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced that live performances will re-commence on 17th May with two brand new Bush commissions, Harm by Bruntwood Prize award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell, closely followed by Lava, the debut play by Benedict Lombe. Both writers continue the Bush Theatre’s reputation for commissioning and producing new work which reflects and helps us process the world around us. The venue has … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces two new productions and a new writer-in-residence

Arts of the UK: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp goes digital (2021)

LONDON –  Shining a light on sexism in the acting industry, Sexy Lamp will make its digital premiere at Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre with a livestream on Friday 23rd April, it will then be available on-demand from Saturday 1st – Wednesday 5th May. The hilarious and heartfelt production from multi-award-winning writer and performer Katie Arnstein (Bicycles and Fish; Sticky Door) is a semi-autobiographical piece told with … Continue reading Arts of the UK: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp goes digital (2021)

Art What!: 2021 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Shortlist and Charity Auction Announced

Hong Kong – The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the names of 30 mid-career artists shortlisted as finalists for The 2021 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, the 17th edition of Asia’s most prestigious prize for contemporary artists. Finalists in the running for this year’s Prize hail from 17 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific, of which Australia has the strongest representation with 5 artists shortlisted, followed by … Continue reading Art What!: 2021 Sovereign Asian Art Prize Shortlist and Charity Auction Announced

Arts of the UK 2021: 60 Miles by Road or Rail 2021

NORTHAMPTON – Relaunching this Spring after being delayed by the pandemic, 60 Miles by Road or Rail is a fascinating series of arts, heritage and community events, culminating in a new theatre production created by local artists at Royal & Derngate. 60 Miles by Road or Rail invites Northampton locals to contribute to the project and engage with their hometown’s unique New Town story. In … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: 60 Miles by Road or Rail 2021

Arts of the UK 2021: Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to launch ‘Bourne To Dance’ Podcast

LONDON – Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures has announced their latest venture, Bourne To Dance, a podcast which will be available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music launching on International Dance Day, Thursday 29th April 2021. Bourne To Dance offers listeners an exclusive insight into the world of dance from a variety of perspectives. Each episode will see New Adventures Resident Artist, Paul Smethurst interview people with a … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures to launch ‘Bourne To Dance’ Podcast

Arts of the UK 2021: London Climate Change Festival’s ‘Song For Change’ to premiere on Earth Day 2021

LONDON – The London Climate Change Festival is set to present Song For Nature, a specially created concert to raise awareness of Climate Change this Earth Day. Filmed over three days on stage at the London Coliseum, the concert will be free for all to watch everyone to watch on Sky Arts on Earth Day, 22nd April 2021 at 9.00pm. Highlights of this unique hybrid of dance, song, music and activism includde Brian … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: London Climate Change Festival’s ‘Song For Change’ to premiere on Earth Day 2021

Review: TM by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Ontroerend Goed

Dissolving the borders between us and them with a reassuring, hopeful personality quiz. In a year where physical performances are slowly but surely becoming the norm once again, it can be off-putting or daunting to go back to the world of digital productions, unless there is something truly special about the piece. For Belgian theatre company Ontroerend Goed however, there is something enticing enough about … Continue reading Review: TM by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Ontroerend Goed

Art What!: Mandala For Substation at The Substation

The Substation presents its final exhibition in the month of April, with Mandala for Substation. Marking artist Tang Mun Kit’s 19th solo exhibition, the exhibition is inspired by the Substation’s uncertainty over its status, and the sense of loss in continuity from the original purpose of “A Home for the Arts” as expounded by founder Kuo Pao Kun. The exhibition will showcase 20 paintings and … Continue reading Art What!: Mandala For Substation at The Substation

Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

Singaporean indie-folk singer-songwriter, Amanda Ong, announces the release of her latest single, ‘Biar Ku Bersendiri’, available now on all major streaming platforms. Originally written in English (titled ‘Leave Me Alone’), she entered the song into the Gala Laga 2020 Open Call and became a finalist. The song was then translated and produced for Wisma Geylang Serai’s Third Gala Laga Festival.  When the opportunity presented itself, … Continue reading Music Is: Amanda Ong releases Malay version of single ‘Leave Me Alone’

Arts of the UK 2021: Sunday Soul concerts return to Chiswick Playhouse alongside Chiswick Playhouse Recharged

LONDON – After a successful run in December, the amazing Sunday Soul concert series will return to Chiswick Playhouse as part of the already announced Recharged Festival. Sunday Soul see musical theatre stars dig deep and explore music that feeds the soul in these intimate gigs. Performers include Ellie Clayton, Ahmed Hamad, Shanay Holmes, Steph Parry, Sharon Rose and Shaq Taylor. Currently playing Eliza Hamilton in … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Sunday Soul concerts return to Chiswick Playhouse alongside Chiswick Playhouse Recharged