Arts of the UK 2020: Broadway Records and Ginger Quiff Media release ‘Beautiful City’ to mark Godspell 50th Anniversary

LONDON – Acclaimed West End star Jodie Steele (SIX; Heathers; Wicked) will lend her flawless vocals to a female-led recording of Godspell’s ‘Beautiful City’, to be released as a single ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary. Producers Ginger Quiff Media have teamed up with premiere industry record label, Broadway Records, to make this a reality. Renowned for immortalising major Broadway shows with outstanding cast recordings, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Broadway Records and Ginger Quiff Media release ‘Beautiful City’ to mark Godspell 50th Anniversary

Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Kaneka Subberwal, founder of Indigo Advisory

LONDON – Kaneka Subberwal, the powerhouse behind one of the Middle East’s biggest art fairs, ArtBAB, has launched a new company, Indigo Advisory. Indigo will provide art learning, collector advice, art and luxury auctions and a platform to shop and purchase artisanal items. Indigo Learning will give artists and art entrepreneurs access to affordable virtual and online educational courses. Indigo Collectible will see three online … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Kaneka Subberwal, founder of Indigo Advisory

Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases

  The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) was cancelled last month following the recent spike in COVID-19 infected cases in Hong Kong.  The 14-day cinephile extravaganza was due to start from 18th August. According to HKIFFS Executive Director Albert Lee, more than 185 titles from 55 countries and regions were selected originally for HKIFF44, including 53 world, international, and Asian premieres.  “While we are … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

LONDON – Theatre Centre, in collaboration with Theatre503, will present ImagiNation Festival, an exciting new online event, culminating their national storytelling project. Showcasing 19 short plays across three days, as well as live Q&As with the acclaimed writers, the Festival aims to broadcast a digital patchwork of the nation, using the recorded submissions from across the country to share a multitude of voices. The ImagiNation plays … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre and Theatre503’s ImagiNation Festival launches online

Arts of the UK 2020: tiata fahodzi’s Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, steps down to pursue new opportunity

LONDON – Natalie Ibu, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of tiata fahodzi, the UK’s leading British-African contemporary theatre company, is to step down from her role to take up a new position as Artistic Director and Joint CEO at Northern Stage. The tiata fahodzi board of trustees comments: “Natalie has been visionary in her leadership of tiata fahodzi, interrogating every aspect of the company’s work … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: tiata fahodzi’s Artistic Director, Natalie Ibu, steps down to pursue new opportunity

Arts of the UK 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust launches Golden Ticket Raffle

LONDON – The doors to the Courtyard may be closed this summer but the Pleasance Theatre Trust are already thinking ahead to 2021. To mark the first day of what would have been the 2020 Edinburgh Fringe, they are giving one lucky Fringe fan a chance to win a pair of free tickets to every show at the Pleasance next August. All you need to … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust launches Golden Ticket Raffle

Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors takes over London as dates and locations announced

LONDON – This August will see Damsel Outdoors take place in locations including Portobello Road and Bankside as four compelling new pieces of theatre are staged across London. This exciting collaborative project from Damsel Productions, with an all women and non-binary inclusive team, is a chance for the artists to explore the creative potentials of the outside, with no limitations on the subject matter. Damsel … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Damsel Outdoors takes over London as dates and locations announced

Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

HONG KONG – With the COVID-19 pandemic having catalysed the rapid adoption of digital technologies to keep businesses going, information flowing and peoples connected. As life returns to normal and economies begin to slowly revive, technologies must be interweaved with human-centred design to reimagine and reinvent a better future and society. Hong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) major annual event, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), will … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital

Arts of the UK 2020: Multi-disciplinary arts and culture pop-up festival The Sunday Art Club announce new dates

LONDON –  A free outdoor spectacular celebrating diversity in the arts, The Sunday Art Club will immerse audiences in the joy of live performance this August and September. This multi-disciplinary festival will be socially distanced in Shoreditch as well as streamed online so everyone can enjoy its electrifying range of theatre, jazz, film and visual art installations. Hosted by Voxonica, line-up highlights this August include … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Multi-disciplinary arts and culture pop-up festival The Sunday Art Club announce new dates

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Producer Portal launches as a hub for Producers, Writers and Investors to connect

LONDON –  Creating a network for likeminded theatre makers, the Theatre Producer Portal (TPP) is an exciting new online resource to encourage growth within the arts industry and enhance careers. Connecting producers, writers, and investors at all stages of their development, the platform aims to break down industry barriers and establish a space for creativity to manifest. Previously launched in 2014, the newly revamped site … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Producer Portal launches as a hub for Producers, Writers and Investors to connect