In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad at the Finborough Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The cast has been announced for hit Canadian play Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad, which makes its European premiere this spring. Known for his recurring role as Jim Strange on ITV’s Endeavour, Sean Rigby (Gunpowder, BBC; Pomona, Orange Tree Theatre/National Theatre; The Rubenstein Kiss, Southwark Playhouse) plays competitive hockey dad Teddy. Performing alongside him as Donna is RSC regular Kristin Atherton (Waterloo Road, BBC; … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad at the Finborough Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Lilith & KaraOkay at the Bunker Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – For week 6 of The Bunker’s Takeover, Sabrina Mahfouz (A History of Water in the Middle East, Royal Court) will use The Bunker as a platform for conversation with this double bill of works exploring issues around abortion, miscarriage, surrogacy, still-birth, infertility and shame. Hoping that this celebration of womxn’s bodies will encourage people to speak out, there will be a counsellor available post-show … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Lilith & KaraOkay at the Bunker Theatre (Preview)

Touring The UK 2020: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp (Preview)

LONDON –  Multi-award-winning writer and performer Katie Arnstein (Bicycles and Fish, Sticky Door, Bex and Rex) now brings the highly acclaimed Sexy Lamp out on a UK Tour. Told from the perspective of a young actor with bold aspirations, this hilarious and honest show, directed by Ellen Havard (Ad Libido, Edinburgh Fringe 2018) tells the story of power, opportunity and prejudice in the acting industry. … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Katie Arnstein’s Sexy Lamp (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Amici’s One World – Wealth of the Common People at the Lyric Hammersmith (Preview)

LONDON – The world’s first disability-inclusive professional dance company, Amici Dance Theatre Company, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in the Main House at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre with their biggest production to date, Amici’s One World: Wealth of the Common People. The pioneering dance-theatre company will bring together an 80 strong cast of disabled and non-disabled performers, many specially invited from around the world. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Amici’s One World – Wealth of the Common People at the Lyric Hammersmith (Preview)

Touring The UK 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (Preview)

LONDON – David Ian and the Really Useful Group have announced the first ever UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies.Following on from the sell-out North American tour, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera will open at Leicester Curve on Saturday 26th September 2020 where it will play until Saturday 10th October 2020. The show will then play Manchester Opera House from Wednesday 14th to Saturday 24th October 2020, with … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: N89 at Matchstick Piehouse (Preview)

LONDON – Matchstick’s 2020 begins with a bang, with a staging of brand-new hilarious and heart-warming comedy N89.  Marking their third collaboration with writer-director team, Mark Daniels and Edwina Strobl, N89 encapsulates Matchstick’s ethos of making challenging and entertaining theatre that appeals to both local and wider audiences. Saturday morning. 1am. Trafalgar Square. Kim stumbles onto the N89 and falls asleep on a stranger’s shoulder. That … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: N89 at Matchstick Piehouse (Preview)

Arts News: National Arts Council Launches Two Co-Working Spaces As Part of Arts Resource Hub Initiative; Third To Open Later In 2020

Two co-working spaces at Goodman Arts Centre (GAC) and Stamford Arts Centre (SAC) have opened as part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) Arts Resource Hub (ARH) initiative. The dedicated spaces provide arts freelancers with enhanced access to shared services, as well as facilitate collaborations and networking among the freelance arts community. This complements the full suite of offerings on the ARH website, first introduced … Continue reading Arts News: National Arts Council Launches Two Co-Working Spaces As Part of Arts Resource Hub Initiative; Third To Open Later In 2020

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Takeover Festival by The Upsetters and Bunker Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – This February, The Upsetters are taking over the Bunker Theatre for one week to present a festival dedicated to celebrating artists of colour. This festival will mark the first ever Takeover Festival, an annual week-long touring festival which takes over a new theatre venue each year around the country with the aim of presenting new work by artists of colour while engaging with the next … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Takeover Festival by The Upsetters and Bunker Theatre (Preview)

London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with VAULT Festival Directors Mat Burtcher & Andy George

LONDON –  Featuring hundreds of shows spanning theatre, comedy, immersive experiences, cabaret and more, the annual VAULT Festival has returned for its eight edition, bigger and better than ever before. One of the wildest events in the London arts calendar, this year’s edition has grown from strength to strength each time, from a humble 12-day affair to what is now a whopping two month extravaganza … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with VAULT Festival Directors Mat Burtcher & Andy George

London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Bin Juice by Catherine Kolubayev and Kitty Wordsworth (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Cat Kolubayev and directed by Jessica Daniels, Resident Director of Girl From the North Country, Bin Juice will have its world premiere at VAULT Festival this March. This all-female dark comedy is a story of loyalty, revenge and secrecy. A new job at a hazardous waste removal company means Belinda’s going to have to get her hands a little dirty. Francine … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Bin Juice by Catherine Kolubayev and Kitty Wordsworth (Preview)