In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Little Miss Burden at The Bunker (Preview)

LONDON – Little Miss Burden, coming to The Bunker this December, is a vital tale of growing up with a wheelchair in the ‘90s – a poignant new coming-of-age story from award-winning playwright and screenwriter Matilda Ibini. Mashing together some serious ‘90s nostalgia, a Nigerian family in East London and Sailor Moon, Ibini’s new play draws on her own experiences as a teenager to tell the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Little Miss Burden at The Bunker (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Deborah Bestwick to step down as director of Ovalhouse

LONDON – As construction work forges ahead for the new theatre in Brixton, Deborah Bestwick, Director of Ovalhouse for over 20 years, announces the next building block in the transition for the organisation.  Says Bestwick: “We are building a fantastic new theatre, designed to support Ovalhouse to do what it has always done best: welcome the widest range of audiences to see the best of new … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Deborah Bestwick to step down as director of Ovalhouse

Hong Kong 2019: The Big Meal by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – In a restaurant, touching moments play out scene after scene. Whether it is lovers enjoying a candlelight dinner, or family members joining together at the table, every meal is a meaningful occasion filled with wide-ranging emotions, accompanied by laughter and tears both bitter and sweet. Over the course of The Big Meal, eight actors play a total of 26 characters having 54 … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: The Big Meal by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol (Preview)

LONDON – Returning to the spectacular Middle Temple Hall, where Charles Dickens himself studied law, Antic Disposition’s acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol is back for a fifth magical season this December. One of London’s most heart-warming festive treats, the production combines the ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge with original songs inspired by traditional Victorian Christmas carols. Olivier Award-nominated West End actor David Burt (Enjolras in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hungerland at The Bread & Roses Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Following the success of The Black Eye Club by Phil Charles and The Buzz by Lydia Rynne, The Bread & Roses Theatre presents the first instalment of the 2019/20 Playwriting Award: Rachel O’Regan’s Hungerland. The production brings together a collaboration of talent from the theatre’s playwriting, emerging director and emerging producer schemes and marks an exciting moment as Artistic Director Velenzia Spearpoint and Managing … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hungerland at The Bread & Roses Theatre (Preview)

Hong Kong 2019: White Truffles at Cucina, Marco Polo Hongkong

HONG KONG – It’s the perfect season to experience white truffles, and Cucina celebrates the arrival of highly coveted white truffles from Piedmont, Italy. Together with Chef Andrea Delzanno, Cucina will showcase six exquisite white truffle dishes from 22nd October to 10th January 2020. The unique aroma and taste of white truffles – dubbed the ‘White Diamond of the Dining Table’ – are cherished by gastronomes … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: White Truffles at Cucina, Marco Polo Hongkong

Hotels & Holidays: Club Med Bali’s Eat, Play, Renew Returns For Second Year

Club Med, the leading pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays is back with the second edition of their successful ‘Eat, Play, Renew’ programme, which features unique traditions and cultures of the beautiful island of Bali that will put families at ease and at peace through Club Med Bali’s specially curated activities. The programme will run from 8th to 29th October 2019. “Nestled within all the beauty … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Club Med Bali’s Eat, Play, Renew Returns For Second Year

Familiar Faces In A Foreign Land: An Interview with Sandra Leong, Director of Old Chang Kee UK

LONDON – It’s not easy uprooting from one’s home and moving to a foreign country alone. If anything, it’s often the lack of familiarity and family that gets to you first, and even knowing full well the number of fellow Singaporeans in London, it’s hard not to miss home from time to time. That’s a feeling Ms Sandra Leong has encountered more than a couple of … Continue reading Familiar Faces In A Foreign Land: An Interview with Sandra Leong, Director of Old Chang Kee UK

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Playhouse with exciting first season

LONDON – In honour of the area’s illustrious theatrical heritage, the Tabard Theatre is reopening as Chiswick Playhouse. The Tabard brought important and innovative theatre back to Chiswick after a gap of over twenty years following the 1959 closure of the much-loved Chiswick Empire. A popular local venue, Chiswick Playhouse may be a small space but it has big ambitions and promises a fantastic opening season … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Playhouse with exciting first season

Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera wins Stirling Prize People’s Vote

LEICESTERSHIRE – The 400-seat theatre at Nevill Holt, home of Nevill Holt Opera, by Witherford Watson Mann Architects, has won the Stirling Prize People’s Vote with an incredible 28.8%. This online poll has been open to the public since July when the Stirling Prize nominations were first announced. The huge achievement of winning the People’s Vote shows how receptive the general public have been to this … Continue reading Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera wins Stirling Prize People’s Vote