Arts of the UK 2020: BP Portrait Young Artist winner, Ania Hobson, celebrates modern women in her debut London show

LONDON – Rising star of the UK art scene, Ania Hobson will showcase new work at her debut London solo exhibition. The artist will unveil an exciting collection at The Catto Gallery this September where, in her newest set of paintings, she builds on the contemporary figurative style that won her national acclaim. Two years ago, Hobson won the Young Artist Prize at the BP Portrait … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: BP Portrait Young Artist winner, Ania Hobson, celebrates modern women in her debut London show

Arts of the UK 2020: Coronation Street’s Maureen Lipman to star in digital revival of Olivier-nominated play

LONDON – Award-winning stage and screen actress Maureen Lipman (Coronation Street, ITV; Celebrity Gogglebox, Channel 4; The Pianist) will star in an online revival of Martin Sherman’s Rose this September. The new production will be filmed and made available to download and stream online for 2 weeks, in collaboration with the Hope Mill Theatre. This sharply drawn portrait of a feisty Jewish woman blends the personal … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Coronation Street’s Maureen Lipman to star in digital revival of Olivier-nominated play

Hotels & Holidays: Club Med reveals that 100% of Singaporeans rank cleanliness at resorts as the highest importance for ‘post-Covid-19 holidays’

Club Med, the pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays with resorts in Asia and all around the world, recently revealed results for their travel sentiments survey done by over 2,000 individuals. Understanding the public’s general sense of wanderlust during Circuit Breaker, Club Med undertook a survey that sheds meaningful insights to on-ground sentiments regarding post-Covid-19 holiday plans. Over 75 per cent of respondents were individuals with … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Club Med reveals that 100% of Singaporeans rank cleanliness at resorts as the highest importance for ‘post-Covid-19 holidays’

Arts of the UK 2020: Stampin’ in the Graveyard at the Electric Dreams Festival

LONDON – “If you trace the back of your skull, you will find a door. Open it, and cross over. I will meet you there. You will see me, the lone horse stamping in the graveyard.” The world has ended, and the only thing left standing is a microphone in the last theatre on earth. The speakers are playing a requiem to the things we … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Stampin’ in the Graveyard at the Electric Dreams Festival

Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

The 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) has unveiled its collection of themed merchandizes, taking inspiration from the stunning key art design by the international visual artist Wing SHYA. The bespoke collection, which includes special edition notebooks, stationeries, craft beer and gin developed in collaboration with local and international brands such as Moleskine, Heroes Beer Co and Two Moons Distillery, is now available for … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 launches themed merchandise

Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN

  LONDON – Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN will recreate Picasso’s Cannes studio as an immersive experience within the gallery, using his treasure trove of objects including furniture, sculptures, ceramics, drawings and prints. Throughout his life Picasso was a prolific image maker, experimenting and excelling in every medium with which he worked. This extraordinary installation-style exhibition brings to life the huge variety of Picasso’s oeuvre. Picasso … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Atelier Picasso at BASTIAN

Arts of the UK 2020: New dates and star-studded line up announced for West End Musical Drive-In

LONDON –The UK’s biggest musical theatre concert continues as West End Musical Drive-In announce four new socially distant celebrations across August and September. Following huge demand for their launch event in July with West End stars Kerry Ellis, Alice Fearn and Jon Robyns, the team have assembled even more theatrical talent to take over The Drive In. Kicking off the August season will be theatre … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: New dates and star-studded line up announced for West End Musical Drive-In

Arts of the UK 2020: Frozen Light launches new podcast connecting with the community of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

LONDON – Nationally renowned theatre company, Frozen Light, has launched a podcast in response to the truly unprecedented challenges that people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) are facing during the Covid-19 crisis. The podcast is an opportunity for people with PMLD, their carers and companions to share their experiences of shielding as well as highlighting the challenges of supporting individuals with complex needs … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Frozen Light launches new podcast connecting with the community of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan on saving the theatres of the UK

LONDON – Dedicated to saving the theatre spaces, Theatres Trust, the national advisory public body for theatres, has a role that’s more important than ever in times of crisis. With the news being published that a £1.57 billion rescue package will be used to help the arts, Theatres Trust is now able to put forth more help when it comes to advice, upskilling and giving grants to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Theatres Trust Director Jon Morgan on saving the theatres of the UK

Arts of the UK 2020: Nevill Holt Opera announces six outdoor summer concerts in the gardens, featuring NHO Young Artists

LONDON – Nevill Holt Opera has announced six concerts will take places in the gardens of the Nevill Holt Estate on the 29th August, 5th and 12th September, with two performances on each date. Reflecting NHO’s commitment to nurturing the most talented up-and-coming young singers in the UK, each concert will feature at least five of NHO’s Young Artists. During each visit, which will last for … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Nevill Holt Opera announces six outdoor summer concerts in the gardens, featuring NHO Young Artists