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Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Support Fund + launch face masks to continue to raise monies for Acting For Others

LONDON – After tremendous success with ‘The Show Must Go On’ t-shirt, The Theatre Support Fund + have designed a face mask of the same design which is now available to purchase from their website. The Theatre Support Fund & ‘The Show Must Go On’ t-shirt was created in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic. All profits from the project are split between Acting for Others and the Fleabag Support … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Support Fund + launch face masks to continue to raise monies for Acting For Others

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Arts of the UK 2020: World’s longest running play The Mousetrap’s West End re-opening delayed

LONDON – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap – the longest running show in the world, which had been due to resume performances at The St Martin’s Theatre on Friday 23rd October – is to have its reopening postponed. Adam Spiegel, the producer of The Mousetrap, said: “In view of the current uncertainty and with greater restrictions looming for London, I have had to make the difficult … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: World’s longest running play The Mousetrap’s West End re-opening delayed

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Arts of the UK 2020: West End stars unite for special Godspell 50th Anniversary concert

LONDON – Prepare ye the way of Godspell in concert! Theatrical legends will come together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Godspell in an exciting online concert experience. Ruthie Henshall (Chicago; Billy Elliot), and Darren Day (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat; Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) will return to reprise their roles from the 1993 cast recording; they will be joined by Sam Tutty (Dear … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: West End stars unite for special Godspell 50th Anniversary concert

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Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College reopens for summer 2020

LONDON – On 13th July 2020, the iconic Old Royal Naval College, part of Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, is safely reopening in line with government guidance. This stunning London landmark will once again offer public access to its buildings and expansive grounds with visitor and staff safety measures in place. The magnificent Painted Hall, King William Undercroft and interpretation gallery are reopening for visitors … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College reopens for summer 2020

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Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Brunch Turns Into West End Musical Drive-In

LONDON – West End Musical Brunch, the UK’s biggest musical theatre party, is going to the drive-in this summer for a socially distanced musical theatre celebration, West End Musical Drive-In, bringing West End superstars direct to your cars. Stage sensations Kerry Ellis (Wicked; We Will Rock You), Alice Fearn (Wicked; Come From Away) and Jon Robyns (Les Miserables; Hamilton) will launch the outdoor performance spectacular … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: West End Musical Brunch Turns Into West End Musical Drive-In

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Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

LONDON – Talawa Theatre Company are creating an online experience featuring six brand new short pieces using verbatim interviews from Black key and frontline workers which explore the historic moment of the Covid-19 crisis and its impact on them. The pandemic has had a starkly divergent impact on communities; Black people are four times more likely to die from Covid-19, according to Public Health England’s … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Tales from the Front Line by Talawa Theatre Company

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Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase 10 restored classics

HONG KONG – The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) will present ten restored classics from master filmmakers whose undiminished brilliance continues to inspire and resonate with generations of audience.     In their very different ways, the greatness of Francis Ford Coppola and Abbas Kiarostami knows no bounds.  After simmering for 40 years, Coppola’s “definitive” version of Apocalypse Now: Final Cut(2019) has confirmed its rightful … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 to showcase 10 restored classics

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

The Esplanade’s Jazz In July Goes Online With Month-long Series of Jazz Duets

With the restrictions on live performances still ongoing, the Esplanade is still powering through with more online performances and digital versions of their regularly scheduled programmes. The latest of these that has been announced is a new, online version of Jazz in July, celebrating jazz and its diverse subgenres and outfits. A staple of the Esplanade’s programme for the last 12 years, Jazz in July is … Continue reading The Esplanade’s Jazz In July Goes Online With Month-long Series of Jazz Duets

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Arts of the UK 2020: Over 50% of charity-run small theatres could fail in the next 3 months without government support

LONDON – Due to the COVID-19 crisis and temporary closures of theatres, 57% of small theatres in the UK could fail without government support. Theatres Trust warns that as many as 136 small local theatre operators could go into administration in the next three months. In response, Theatres Trust has announced a package of additional support for small theatres to help them survive the impact of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Over 50% of charity-run small theatres could fail in the next 3 months without government support

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Review: Coming Home – Theatre Triple Bill by The Substation

Original theatrical works adapted into short films to kickstart the Substation’s new programme. As far as art forms go, it’s not often that one medium gets a smooth adaptation into another. But with The Substation’s Coming Home: Theatre Triple Bill, three theatrical works originally slated to be performed live earlier this year have managed to find a new home in the form of short films, as produced … Continue reading Review: Coming Home – Theatre Triple Bill by The Substation

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