Arts of the UK 2021: Kelly Gough to star in Bush Theatre’s ‘Harm’

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced Kelly Gough will take the role of Alice in Harm, a new monologue by Bruntwood Prize award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell opening on 17 May (press night 21 May).   Harm, a thrilling and twisted new comedy on the corrosive effect of social media and isolation will be directed by Atri Banerjee. When an unhappy estate agent sells a house … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Kelly Gough to star in Bush Theatre’s ‘Harm’

Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2021

For the fans of timeless romance, catch award winning actress Lily James and Emily Beecham in the period drama The Pursuit of Love.  Written and directed by Emily Mortimer, The Pursuit of Love is a romantic comedy-drama about love and friendship. An adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s celebrated novel and set in Europe between the two World Wars, the story follows the adventures and misadventures of the charismatic and … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – May 2021

Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces two new productions and a new writer-in-residence

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced that live performances will re-commence on 17th May with two brand new Bush commissions, Harm by Bruntwood Prize award-winning playwright Phoebe Eclair-Powell, closely followed by Lava, the debut play by Benedict Lombe. Both writers continue the Bush Theatre’s reputation for commissioning and producing new work which reflects and helps us process the world around us. The venue has … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces two new productions and a new writer-in-residence

Arts of the UK: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp goes digital (2021)

LONDON –  Shining a light on sexism in the acting industry, Sexy Lamp will make its digital premiere at Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre with a livestream on Friday 23rd April, it will then be available on-demand from Saturday 1st – Wednesday 5th May. The hilarious and heartfelt production from multi-award-winning writer and performer Katie Arnstein (Bicycles and Fish; Sticky Door) is a semi-autobiographical piece told with … Continue reading Arts of the UK: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp goes digital (2021)

Arts of the UK 2021: 60 Miles by Road or Rail 2021

NORTHAMPTON – Relaunching this Spring after being delayed by the pandemic, 60 Miles by Road or Rail is a fascinating series of arts, heritage and community events, culminating in a new theatre production created by local artists at Royal & Derngate. 60 Miles by Road or Rail invites Northampton locals to contribute to the project and engage with their hometown’s unique New Town story. In … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: 60 Miles by Road or Rail 2021

Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2021

This April on the BBC, look out for highlights such as BBC Earth’s long-running The Truth About… series, cutting through the myth and offers scientific insights into how immunity, exercise and mental health really works, demonstrating how audiences can incorporate them into their everyday living. BBC First delivers a month of murder with three chilling new premieres. BAFTA-winning Unforgotten returns for its fourth season with Nicola Walker … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2021

Arts of the UK 2021: Pretty Woman – The Musical set to make London premiere this July

LONDON – After breaking advance box office records at the Piccadilly Theatre when it opened in February 2020, the smash hit feel-good Pretty Woman: The Musical returns to the West End this Summer in its new home the Savoy Theatre, with performances from 8th July 2021. On behalf of all the producers, Paula Wagner said: “Our London production of Pretty Woman: The Musical had just opened when the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Pretty Woman – The Musical set to make London premiere this July

Arts of the UK 2021: Awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College post-lockdown

LONDON – Following a sold-out installation in summer 2020, art installation Gaia is returning to the Old Royal Naval College this summer. Due to popular demand, Gaia will be displayed in the magnificent Painted Hall for a month, including late night openings. This monumental sculpture by Luke Jerram amazes audiences as it rotates slowly while suspended in mid-air, an exact scale replica of Earth made … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College post-lockdown

Arts of the UK 2021: Outdoor photography exhibition ‘Isolating Together’ marks one year of lockdown

LONDON –Marking one year since the first Covid-19 lockdown began in the UK, Isolating Together is an outdoor photography exhibition portraying inspiring stories of community, action and solidarity during the pandemic. Running for 10 days, Isolating Together will be displayed at 18 locations including a selection of iconic spaces across Camden from 22nd March. The entirely crowdfunded exhibition celebrates the many people from different walks … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Outdoor photography exhibition ‘Isolating Together’ marks one year of lockdown

Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces 2036 – the broadcast of new work from Project 2036

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced the world premiere of three short works from the next generation of theatre designers. 2036, presented by the Project 2036 cohort, can be seen online on-demand from 22nd to 29th April.  The Bush Theatre’s Project 2036 programme offers three Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee emerging theatre designers a £7,500 bursary each year. This year’s cohort is set designerQianEr … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces 2036 – the broadcast of new work from Project 2036