Tag: Opera

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Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – ReClaimed Lands by The Opera People

It’s been a year since The Opera People last had a live performance, with their previous offering being an operatic film based on Mozart’s Idomeneo. But this March, the contemporary opera company are back on stage to deliver the third edition of their In Our Manner of Speaking recital series, taking on the Wild Rice Studio at Funan to tackle poetry and music once again. “ReClaimed … Continue reading Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – ReClaimed Lands by The Opera People

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Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group

LONDON – There’s a saying that adversity breeds action, and nowhere does that apply more than Max Parker’s new talent management agency – the Matchstick Group. Launched on 1st March 2021, the Matchstick Group’s birth coincides with International Self-Injury Awareness Day, as the inspiration to start his own agency came after Max lost a close friend to suicide in August 2020. Devastated by the loss of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: An Interview with Max Parker, founder of digital talent agency Matchstick Group

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Arts of the UK 2021: Nevill Holt Opera moves outdoors this August with its largest and most inclusive opera festival

LONDON – While the country remains locked down, Nevill Holt Opera (NHO) is looking ahead and has made the bold decision to move its opera festival outdoors and stage it later than usual this summer. With dates now throughout August, NHO will build an outdoor stage and seating that will enable each performance to play to a socially distanced audience of up to 650 people. At … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Nevill Holt Opera moves outdoors this August with its largest and most inclusive opera festival

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Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists

LONDON – 2020 has seen an exciting period of expansion for Shapero Rare Books and Shapero Gallery, moving into two vast new spaces on New Bond Street, as well as a new ground-floor gallery on Maddox Street for Shapero Modern. In addition to a suite of offices solely for Rare Books, New Bond Street will also house an exciting new Emporium, where a cornucopia of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Shapero launches exciting Emporium with cornucopia of objects from renowned dealers and gallerists

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Arts of the UK 2020: Adam Woodyatt to star in World Premiere of Peter James ‘Looking Good Dead’

LONDON – Following the announcement that Peter James’ latest Roy Grace novel Find Them Dead has reached No.1 in the book charts – his 17th No.1 in the UK, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews are delighted to announce that award winning EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt will play the leading role of Tom Bryce in the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James best selling novel Looking Good Dead opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 1st April … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Adam Woodyatt to star in World Premiere of Peter James ‘Looking Good Dead’

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The Banter: The Opera People chat about reinventing opera in Idomeneo Refracted

If you’ve ever been too intimidated by the idea of stepping into a theatre to experience an opera, there’s probably no better time to do so than right now. This November, local opera company The Opera People (TOP) are reinventing the genre in new, digital ways with their film version of Mozart’s Idomeneo, streamed on demand from the comfort of your home. In many ways, while … Continue reading The Banter: The Opera People chat about reinventing opera in Idomeneo Refracted

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Arts of the UK 2020: Lorna May Wadsworth installs striking portraits of Neil Gaiman at newly opened Shapero Modern and Shapero Rare Books

LONDON – Renowned contemporary artist Lorna May Wadsworth (artist in residence for the Amazon Prime series Good Omens) will be exhibiting The Book of Neil Gaiman at Shapero Rare Books located in its new first floor space on New Bond Street and Big Neil at newly opened Shapero Modern in an exciting short-term exhibition. Wadsworth rose to prominence in the contemporary art world before she … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Lorna May Wadsworth installs striking portraits of Neil Gaiman at newly opened Shapero Modern and Shapero Rare Books

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Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN extends to December

LONDON – Following the success of Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN, the gallery has now extended the show until 12th December 2020 with a re-configuration of the exhibition to be further compliant with government regulations. The extension provides the opportunity to welcome new and returning visitors to engage with the exhibition including some new works which explore Picasso’s prolific investigation into the bull fighting spectacle. Atelier … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN extends to December

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Arts of the UK 2020: Cast and creatives announced for new production of Trouble in Tahiti, NHO’s first indoor performances since lockdown

LONDON – Trouble in Tahiti, as part of Nevill Holt Opera’s Winter Weekend festival, marks NHO’s first performances in its indoor theatre since the Covid-19 pandemic began and follows more than 2,000 people having enjoyed live music outdoors at Nevill Holt this summer. Clare Presland and Lawson Anderson will sing the roles of Dinah and Sam in this new production, directed by Thomas Guthrie while NHO’s … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Cast and creatives announced for new production of Trouble in Tahiti, NHO’s first indoor performances since lockdown

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Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust helps 20 theatres on the road to reopening with grants totalling over £81k

LONDON – Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres in the UK, is providing vital help for 20 theatres. These are the first 20 theatres that will be helped through the Trust’s Theatre Reopening Fund. The grant scheme was established earlier this year in response to the Covid-19 pandemic to support theatres with the additional costs associated with reopening after a prolonged period of closure, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatres Trust helps 20 theatres on the road to reopening with grants totalling over £81k

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