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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust suspend planning for 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

LONDON – As part of a collective agreement with other venue operators and The Festival Fringe Society, it is with great sadness that The Pleasance Theatre Trust has taken the decision to suspend planning for the 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season. This follows the suspension of operations at the Pleasance Theatre in London earlier this month. While the Pleasance remains hopeful that we will be through … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Pleasance Theatre Trust suspend planning for 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Arts of the UK 2020: Creating entirely new Micro-Operitas online with #OperaHarmony

LONDON – Connecting creativity in the Coronavirus Crisis, #OperaHarmony looks to assemble teams from across the globe for all new homemade micro-operitas to be shared online. With ongoing support, composers will be paired with librettists to build the pieces on the themes of ‘distance’ or ‘community’ before being matched with directors and singers to record and turn their microopera into an online reality to share … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Creating entirely new Micro-Operitas online with #OperaHarmony

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travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

New York City– NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City—in partnership with, Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor’s Office for Media and Entertainment—is highlighting ways to experience the City’s iconic cultural scene virtually, for those who may be seeking an escape in light of the current global Covid-19 situation. All information will be available via nycgo.com/virtualnyc, … Continue reading travelXculture: NYC & Company Launch ‘Virtual NYC’ To Encourage Digital Exploration of New York City

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Arts of the UK 2020: Britain’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ , the magnificent Painted Hall, goes digital

LONDON – Although it’s not possible to visit in person at the present time, the Old Royal Naval College, part of Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site, has ensured that the public can still marvel at their iconic attraction. A free 360-degree interactive virtual tour of the magnificent Painted Hall has been launched to provide visitors with the opportunity to explore Britain’s Sistine Chapel up … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Britain’s ‘Sistine Chapel’ , the magnificent Painted Hall, goes digital

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Surviving the lockdown through Improv, Hoopla Improv Festival Takes to Zoom

LONDON – It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine and, Hoopla, the UK’s first improv theatre, are injecting comedy into the current crisis with online improv classes for those on lockdown. Following the cancellation of their normal workshops and the delay to their annual improv festival, the company have created online drop-in sessions, bringing improvisation to one’s living room-turned-home-office. Packed with 100s of improv … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Surviving the lockdown through Improv, Hoopla Improv Festival Takes to Zoom

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travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck

New York – Edge, the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck, officially opened to the public offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the iconic city skyline. The first ticketed visitors stepped out onto Edge’s outdoor viewing area featuring a thrilling glass-floor, angled glass walls, and outdoor skyline steps from the 100th to 101st floors of 30 Hudson Yards. Visitors also experienced the immersive, multi-room ‘Journey to … Continue reading travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck

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London’s VAULT Festival 2020: VAULT Festival 2020 closes a week early

LONDON –  Following the announcement by the Prime Minister urging the general public not to visit ‘pubs, clubs, or theatres’, VAULT Festival has announced that it will not be opening its doors for its final week (Tuesday 17th – Sunday 22nd March) and will be closing with immediate effect. All participating artists, staff and collaborators have been contacted and a public statement was released across … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: VAULT Festival 2020 closes a week early

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Antic Disposition (Preview)

LONDON – Award-winning site-specific theatre company Antic Disposition celebrate their fifteenth  anniversary this summer with a restaging of one of their most popular productions, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed in London’s historic Gray’s Inn Hall. Renowned for their innovative staging of classic plays in unconventional spaces, Antic Disposition will bring Shakespeare’s quintessential comedy to life in a riot of madcap comedy, lyrical poetry, evocative … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Antic Disposition (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Rumah Fest at Rich Mix (Preview)

LONDON – Singaporean theatremaker Nur Khairiyah has come a long way since her postgraduate studies began in London. From co-founding FK Co-Lab to her eventual graduation, she’s also gone on to produce Same Same Collective’s Drop Dead Gorgeous and Martha Watson Allpress’s Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) for VAULT Festival 2020, amongst other events. Now, under her Rumah … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Rumah Fest at Rich Mix (Preview)

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Arts of the UK 2020: Hotel Paradiso by Lost in Translation (Preview)

LONDON – Check into the Hotel Paradiso this April as Lost in Translation, one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies, bring their circus spectacular to Newcastle and Kent. An establishment like no other, Hotel Paradiso is a hilarious and boisterous family show for adults and children alike. Doing battle with the dastardly Banker, the hapless and charming staff must tumble and swing to catch … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Hotel Paradiso by Lost in Translation (Preview)

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