In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Fringe favourites return as Pleasance Theatre Trust’s programme takes shape

A new batch of Fringe favourites, including Paul Merton, NewsRevue and Wizard Presents, are now on-sale as they get ready to take to Pleasance’s stages this summer. From the biggest names to the most exciting newcomers, Pleasance’s programmes reflects the diversity and breadth of the Fringe – as highlighted in their recently announced Development Fund for Artists of Colour. Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents has created … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Fringe favourites return as Pleasance Theatre Trust’s programme takes shape

Review: Fika & Fishy by Patch and Punnet

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 15/2/20) ‘Adult-oriented’ show about a friendship between pets stuck at crossroads between crass humour and an attempt at genuine emotion.  Remember waking up on weekends as a kid, switching on the TV and catching those Saturday morning cartoons? Patch and Punnet’s Fika & Fishy is a little like that, complete with its own opening song in the form of a rap by omarKENOBI … Continue reading Review: Fika & Fishy by Patch and Punnet

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Avex Classics International launch 5th Avex Recital Series at Wigmore Hall

LONDON – To mark their 5th season, the 2020 Avex Recital Series will host four concerts by a new generation of leading Japanese artists. 2020 sees the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth and 27th June will showcase Beethoven virtuoso, the highly-renowned blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Other musicians in this year’s series are pianist Yu Kosuge (23rd May), violinist Sayaka Shoji and pianist Víkingur Ólafsson (28th … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Avex Classics International launch 5th Avex Recital Series at Wigmore Hall

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: New Changes Coming To The Actors Centre

LONDON – The Actors Centre is kicking 2020 into high gear by announcing major programming changes, including a new senior leadership team. The John Thaw Studio, which currently stages the celebrated John Thaw Initiative, will see the introduction of one-week runs for work-in-progress productions, which will also include free rehearsal space prior to first performances, as well as access to the management team for advice … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: New Changes Coming To The Actors Centre

Arts of the UK 2020: Abigail’s Party at Watford Palace Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Set against the backdrop of an evolving Britain of the 70s, this fresh production shows the classic Mike Leigh satire in a new light. Performed in traverse with intimate on-stage seating offering audience the chance to join Beverly and Laurence’s soireé, bringing them closer to the experience. Abigail’s Party stars Harvey Virdi as Beverly, the role famously originated by Alison Steadman, and is … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Abigail’s Party at Watford Palace Theatre (Preview)

Arts of the UK: 60 Miles by Road or Rail at Royal & Derngate,Northampton (Preview)

NORTHAMPTON –  On 14th February 1968, 52 years ago, Northampton was designated a New Town as part of the government’s ‘masterplan’ for post-war revitalisation. 60 Miles by Road or Rail provides a unique opportunity to celebrate these New Town stories in an unprecedented way, during a period of county-wide political and financial uncertainty. As thousands of families migrated to quickly expanding Northampton, a 1960s marketing … Continue reading Arts of the UK: 60 Miles by Road or Rail at Royal & Derngate,Northampton (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance launch Development Fund for Artists of Colour as part of Charlie Hartill Special Reserve

LONDON – For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2020, Pleasance have launched a platform to specifically support Artists of Colour, building upon their firm foundations to continue unique and game-changing support to artists across the UK. The Charlie Hartill – Development Fund for Artists of Colour is a new scheme which will provide financing, mentorship and programming opportunities to support UK-based Artists of Colour in bringing their … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance launch Development Fund for Artists of Colour as part of Charlie Hartill Special Reserve

Arts of the UK: Rising stars to headline Nevill Holt Opera’s 2020 festival

LEICESTERSHIRE –  In its biggest summer festival to date, Nevill Holt Opera will present two of the world’s most beloved operas, Verdi’s La traviata and Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Located in one of England’s most beautiful country house estates, the new theatre at Nevill Holt Opera is the only opera house ever to be shortlisted for the prestigious 2019 RIBA Stirling Prize – the highest accolade … Continue reading Arts of the UK: Rising stars to headline Nevill Holt Opera’s 2020 festival

Preview: Fika & Fishy by Patch and Punnet

Local theatre company Patch and Punnet rings in 2020 with a brand new show, following their two productions of their original work The Adventures of Abhijeet  in 2019. Now under W!ld Rice’s inaugural Company-in-Residence programme, the fledgling collective has been enjoying free access to rehearsal space, dramaturgical support and arts management advice since August 2019. All of this has resulted in the upcoming Fika & Fishy, their first … Continue reading Preview: Fika & Fishy by Patch and Punnet