In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

LONDON – Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, today announces YV Music: ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens. Each evening will see Hackney-born soul siren ShezAr and her house band headline and host an evening of rip-roaring soul, R&B, hip-hop & funk, featuring invited special guests and open mic spots.   ShezAr, a current competitor on ITV’s The Voice, is renowned in the music industry for her artistry, eclectic diverse vocal ability and musicianship, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

“How can I leave with the bed unmade and The curtains lopsided. What kind of person does that make me? A mess. A chaotic… Not fit for work. Not fit to be a mother.” LONDON – E.V. Crowe returns to the Royal Court this March to present her newest play Shoe Lady. Directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the play will star Katherine Parkinson, alongside … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Snowflakes at The Old Red Lion (Preview)

LONDON – How far would you go to right a wrong? Snowflakes takes Cancel Culture a little literally to question ideas of morality, revenge and justice with gleeful, violent abandon. Combining the technological nihilism of Black Mirror with the dark comedy and horror of Inside No. 9, it lacerates modern outrage and trial by social media. Marcus and Sarah work for a very special start-up. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Snowflakes at The Old Red Lion (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Whatever Happened To Baby Lame? for And What? Queer Arts Festival 2020 (Preview)

LONDON – Get ready for an absurd explosion of trash-tactic song, interactive comedy, twisted film and furious balls-out performance in Whatever Happened to Baby Lame?, the UK premiere of the award-winning drag artist’s solo show!  Known as the co-host of BBC Sounds’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: The Podcast’ and member of acclaimed queer cabaret collective Mariah & Friendz, get ready to watch Baby stalked by the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Whatever Happened To Baby Lame? for And What? Queer Arts Festival 2020 (Preview)

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)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Fringe favourites return as Pleasance Theatre Trust’s programme takes shape

A new batch of Fringe favourites, including Paul Merton, NewsRevue and Wizard Presents, are now on-sale as they get ready to take to Pleasance’s stages this summer. From the biggest names to the most exciting newcomers, Pleasance’s programmes reflects the diversity and breadth of the Fringe – as highlighted in their recently announced Development Fund for Artists of Colour. Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents has created … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Fringe favourites return as Pleasance Theatre Trust’s programme takes shape

Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Director Joseph Mitchell Leaves, Search For New Artistic Director Begins Soon

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – After directing five successful and critically-acclaimed OzAsia Festivals, Joseph Mitchell is leaving Adelaide Festival Centre to pursue other projects, including directing Summer of the 17th Doll for State Opera SA later in 2020. Adelaide Festival Centre CEO & Artistic Director Douglas Gautier AM, said: “As Artistic Director, Joseph put OzAsia Festival on the map as the nation’s pre-eminent Asian/Australian cultural event. He has successfully showcased the best of contemporary … Continue reading Art Down Under: OzAsia Festival Director Joseph Mitchell Leaves, Search For New Artistic Director Begins Soon

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Avex Classics International launch 5th Avex Recital Series at Wigmore Hall

LONDON – To mark their 5th season, the 2020 Avex Recital Series will host four concerts by a new generation of leading Japanese artists. 2020 sees the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth and 27th June will showcase Beethoven virtuoso, the highly-renowned blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Other musicians in this year’s series are pianist Yu Kosuge (23rd May), violinist Sayaka Shoji and pianist Víkingur Ólafsson (28th … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Avex Classics International launch 5th Avex Recital Series at Wigmore Hall

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: New Changes Coming To The Actors Centre

LONDON – The Actors Centre is kicking 2020 into high gear by announcing major programming changes, including a new senior leadership team. The John Thaw Studio, which currently stages the celebrated John Thaw Initiative, will see the introduction of one-week runs for work-in-progress productions, which will also include free rehearsal space prior to first performances, as well as access to the management team for advice … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: New Changes Coming To The Actors Centre