Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera’s architectural excellence celebrated by RIBA National Award 2019 win

LEICESTERSHIRE – Having won three RIBA East Midlands Awards earlier this year, Nevill Holt Opera’s 400- seat theatre has now been awarded a prestigious RIBA National Award. These awards are given to buildings across the UK recognised as being significant contributions to architecture. The RIBA seeks to celebrate outstanding work and their awards are recognised internationally as a mark of excellence. This accolade from RIBA celebrates … Continue reading Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera’s architectural excellence celebrated by RIBA National Award 2019 win

Television Time: BBC Shows July 2019

This July, BBC presents more exciting shows to fill your screens. Get up close and personal with some of the most dangerous hurricanes with Josh Morgerman in Hurricane Man, follow bikers Dave and Si on their quest to taste some of the most delicious Mediterranean food in The Hairy Bikers’ Mediterranean Adventure, and visit some of the world’s most unlikely tourist destinations in The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan.   BBC EARTH … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows July 2019

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

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: RADA Festival 2019

LONDON – Bringing together an eclectic mix of theatremakers, from artists to writers, directors to practitioners, the annual RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) Festival returns from 26th June to 6th July to provide a platform for emerging talent, new collaborations, and fierce, inspirational projects that challenge the social and political. As a festival that promotes collaboration and co-creation, the RADA Festival champions experimentation and exploration, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: RADA Festival 2019

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

Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

LONDON –  The Children’s Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present a UK Tour of the Nottingham Playhouse production of Holes, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford. The production will open at Royal & Derngate, Northampton on 24th January 2020 before embarking on a UK tour, with stops in Nottingham, Coventry, Newcastle and more. In this new adaptation of  the multi-award-winning novel of the same name, this thrilling off-beat comedy … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Holes by Nottingham Playhouse

Touring The UK 2019: Casting Announced – Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical In Select Cities This Autumn

LONDON – After opening to warm reviews in the West End in February, where Dolly Parton herself attended the premiere and joined the cast on stage at the finale, the hit musical 9 to 5 is now set for a national tour featuring original West End cast members Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies! Based off the 1980 film of the same name, 9 to 5 currently plays at … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Casting Announced – Louise Redknapp and Amber Davies To Star in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical In Select Cities This Autumn