In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Totally Thames 2019 by Thames Festival Trust

LONDON – Totally Thames has announced four highlights of the 2019 festival. This year’s celebration of the River Thames will champion the heritage of the river as the vital centre of London’s history, its diverse culture and its connection to the rest of the world. Totally Thames 2019 encourages Londoners and visitors from further abroad to take part in an amazing programme of arts, culture and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Totally Thames 2019 by Thames Festival Trust

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Conversations with Ed by Exactly Different Theatre and Mind Out Theatre

LONDON – “We are just a cluster of stardust particles that have formed for a brief amount of time before we dissipate into something else.” Co-produced by Exactly Different Theatre and Mind Out Theatre, and directed by Evangeline Osbon, Conversations with Ed follows nature lover Ellie and lifestyle guru, Ed, who have been friends for a long time. When Ellie meets down-to-earth Zahara, things change. Mercury … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Conversations with Ed by Exactly Different Theatre and Mind Out Theatre

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Pops by Charlotte Josephine

EDINBURGH – From critically acclaimed writer Charlotte Josephine (Bitch Boxer; Blush) comes Pops, a new play about a father (Nigel Barrett) and daughter (Sophie Melville) caught in a cycle of addiction, unable to break the vicious cycle as hard as they try. Playing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 as part of HighTide’s Disruption series, in partnership with Assembly Roxy, Pops asks challenging questions about mental health, and looks at what is inherited and … Continue reading Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019: Pops by Charlotte Josephine

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

LONDON – After a successful first season as Artistic Director, The Bunker’s Chris Sonnex is set to cement his vision for the theatre with his brand new season of works this autumn. With a new festival featuring work from Black artists, a new work from Anna Jordan, debut plays from emerging writers and the return of the sold-out My White Best Friend (and Other Letters … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

LONDON – Playing As part of the 2019 Camden Fringe, Matt Franco’s Alpha Who? explores what it means to be a man today. Part theatre, part dance, and part visual art installation, Alpha Who? is an autobiographical solo performance inspired by the writer’s own personal experiences. Every week 84 men take their own lives in the UK, reflecting how today’s modern society is struggling to define masculinity. After … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Alpha Who by Matt Franco

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

LONDON – Now in its third year, the pioneering free mini-festival A Bit Of A Do from Drunken Chorus returns championing the work of artists with and without disabilities. Working with some amazing partners including BSL consultants, a visually impaired theatre company, local apprentices with learning disabilities, disability charities, artists and audiences, their aim is to empower artists to create and access theatre and dance. While … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Aldebugh’s HighTide Festival 2019

ALDEBURGH – The 13th edition of the HighTide Festival returns to Aldeburgh this September, with six whole days of arts programming, including a world premiere and new work by local talent, curated by Steven Atkinson in his final stint as Artistic Director of the festival. East Anglian theatre company HighTide is renowned for the discovery of new playwrights, including Ella Hickson, Nick Payne and Vinay Patel. This … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Aldebugh’s HighTide Festival 2019

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: New Summer of Circus Season Swings into Worthing

Worthing – Joy comes in a great many forms, one of which is Worthing Theatres’ annual Summer of Circus season, bringing a series of free outdoor performances by renowned circus companies, a wide range of workshops for all ages and skill levels, and a variety of gripping indoor productions to the seaside town’s Pavilion Theatre from 8th June to 26th August. The thrilling circus season will be launched … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: New Summer of Circus Season Swings into Worthing

Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)

BRIGHTON – The horses are saddled, the guns are slung and the chaps are ready. This May, the Aussie kings of narrative circus, Head First Acrobats will ride into town for the 2019 Brighton Fringe with an all-new acrobatic adventure. Railed is a Western themed circus spectacular, combining the trademark physical talents, finely chiselled bodies and comic capers of the creators of the smash hit Elixir … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Railed by Head First Acrobats (Brighton Fringe 2019)