Arts of the UK 2020: Truth to Power Café ‘No Borders World Tour’ launches with events in USA, London and Singapore

LONDON – This October, Truth to Power Café opens its No Borders World Tour 2020/21, with live and streamed events across USA, London and Singapore, offering people of all ages, experiences and backgrounds the chance to speak their truth to power before a global audience. This internationally acclaimed performance event and digital platform is inspired by the political and philosophical beliefs of Harold Pinter and … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Truth to Power Café ‘No Borders World Tour’ launches with events in USA, London and Singapore

Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College uncovers the history of Black British mariners this October

LONDON – This October the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, is delving into its rich and complex past, shining a light on the Black mariners that played a crucial role in its history. Their new exhibition Black Greenwich Pensioners explores the hidden histories of the Black Royal Navy personnel who formed one of Britain’s earliest Black communities when they became pensioners at the Royal Hospital … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Old Royal Naval College uncovers the history of Black British mariners this October

In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl reschedules for 2021 (Preview)

LONDON – Michael Harrison and David Ian today announce rescheduled dates for The Drifters Girl, a brand new musical starring Beverley Knight, which tells the remarkable story of one of the world’s greatest vocal groups The Drifters and the woman who made them. The Drifters Girl, to be directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ In The Rain), will now make its World Premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal next year … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: The Drifters Girl reschedules for 2021 (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2020: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde by Blackeyed Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Blackeyed Theatre have announced that their highly acclaimed production of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella by Nick Lane, will be performed to a socially-distanced audience at the Wilde Theatre in Bracknell, Berkshire, on Friday 18 September and be available to watch LIVE online and on demand. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde will be the first … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde by Blackeyed Theatre (Preview)

Television Time: BBC Shows – September 2020

We still may not be able to travel just yet, but let BBC take you around the world with their lineup of shows this September. Watch Guilt and meet Scottish brothers Max and Jake, whose lives become intertwined thanks to a dark secret they share after a late night out. With this secret threatening both their livelihoods, how far will they go just to keep … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – September 2020

Arts of the UK 2020: #RUMAHFest Online (Preview)

After being postponed from its original date in March, RUMAH Khai’s RUMAHFest is coming to your homes this September. Airing for two hours on RUMAH Khai’s YouTube page, get ready for an eclectic mix of commissioned spoken word and sonic performances, scratch works, food treats and comedy skits re-imagined on a digital platform. Following her productions of Same Same Collective’s Drop Dead Gorgeous and Martha Watson Allpress’s Patricia … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: #RUMAHFest Online (Preview)

Television Time: An Interview with Sophie Rundle, star of BBC’s The Nest

What does the perfect family look like? On BBC’s new drama The Nest, Emily and Dan Docherty, seem to have exactly that, as a happy couple living together in a huge house in a beautiful location just outside Glasgow. Except for one thing – a baby, something they’ve tried for years, with no success. When they meet 18-year old Kaya quite by chance though, they … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Sophie Rundle, star of BBC’s The Nest

Touring The UK 2021/22: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! by New Adventures Postponed Till 2021/22

LONDON – New Adventures announced that the forthcoming 2020/2021 National tour and the 2020/2021 Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells of Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! has been postponed until 2021/2022. Recent events and the inevitable knock-on effect these have had to the production’s schedule, coupled with the fact that the industry continues to wait for confirmation as to when theatres can reopen without social distancing has now made it impossible to mount … Continue reading Touring The UK 2021/22: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! by New Adventures Postponed Till 2021/22

Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

LONDON – With the tidal Thames progressively coming back to life after months of lockdown, Thames Festival Trust, in partnership with the Port of London Authority (PLA), is launching its annual photography competition inviting people to capture: the Thames Unlocked. Thames Lens encourages amateur photographers to seek out the life, industry, culture, sports and more that the Thames is home to – the perfect recipe … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Record the Thames as it Unlocks with Thames Unlocked 2020

Television Time: An Interview with Nicola Walker, star of BBC’s The Split

When the first season of BBC One’s fast-paced, London legal drama series The Split left us on an explosion of an ending, as protagonist Hannah Defoe’s (Nicola Walker) marriage was left hanging by a thread following the revelation of her husband’s affair. Meanwhile, Hannah had receives a declaration of love from the charming Christie (Barry Atsma), while her once estranged father passes on, forcing her … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Nicola Walker, star of BBC’s The Split