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Arts of the UK 2021: Young Vic sets new dates for Cush Jumbo in Hamlet

LONDON – The Young Vic announces their highly anticipated production of Hamlet, starring Cush Jumbo and directed by Greg Hersov, and will begin previews from 27th September 2021. This new version of Shakespeare’s great tragedy will see Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, The Good Fight) make her YV debut as a new kind of Hamlet, reuniting with her long-time collaborator Greg Hersov, to bring us this tale of power, politics and desire. Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Young Vic sets new dates for Cush Jumbo in Hamlet

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Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of acclaimed novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir in development

LONDON – The acclaimed romantic-fantasy novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir by R.A Dick will be adapted for the stage as a new musical. Under the direction of Kenneth Hoyt (The Blue Hour of Natalie Barney, Arcola; The Sea Plays, Old Vic Tunnels) this exciting project comes to fruition after a 26- year struggle to acquire the stage rights to the much beloved novel. Best known … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New musical adaptation of acclaimed novel The Ghost and Mrs. Muir in development

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Arts of the UK 2021: Inaugural line-up for hybrid live and streamed EA Festival at Hedingham Castle announced

ESSEX – A brand-new festival in East Anglia showcasing creative leaders in arts and culture, EA Festival will feature both local luminaries and internationally recognised stars. In order to launch this ambitious two-day event during the extraordinary conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Festival is the first to launch a hybrid event format in order to adapt to Government guidelines. In-person and livestream tickets will be … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Inaugural line-up for hybrid live and streamed EA Festival at Hedingham Castle announced

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Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces 2036 – the broadcast of new work from Project 2036

LONDON – The Bush Theatre has announced the world premiere of three short works from the next generation of theatre designers. 2036, presented by the Project 2036 cohort, can be seen online on-demand from 22nd to 29th April.  The Bush Theatre’s Project 2036 programme offers three Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee emerging theatre designers a £7,500 bursary each year. This year’s cohort is set designerQianEr … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Bush Theatre announces 2036 – the broadcast of new work from Project 2036

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Arts of the UK 2021: Star-studded casting for forthcoming tour of Chicago The Musical

LONDON – David Ian in association with Barry and Fran Weissler have announced  star casting for the 2021/2022 UK tour of the international musical sensation Chicago. Fresh from her success on Dancing on Ice, Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes will play ‘Roxie Hart’. Returning to the stage for the first time in over 20 years will be international recording artist and pop star Sinitta as ‘Mama Morton’. They are joined by the … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Star-studded casting for forthcoming tour of Chicago The Musical

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Arts of the UK 2021: Theatres Trust supports 40 more theatres with final Theatre Reopening Fund grants

LONDON – The national public advisory body for theatre has awarded a further £155,265 of grants to help theatres with costs of Covid-secure reopening, including changes to the building to reduce congestion, improvements to ventilation systems and simple measures like installing hand sanitisers and screens. The theatres supported reflect the vital elements that make up the theatre ecosystem with awards made to significant producing theatres – … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Theatres Trust supports 40 more theatres with final Theatre Reopening Fund grants

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Arts of the UK 2021: Dame Judi Dench praises Theatre Support Fund+ for outstanding work

LONDON – Renowned theatre, film, and TV actress Dame Judi Dench has praised the creators of ‘The Show Must Go On!’ merchandise, the Theatre Support Fund+ for raising £800,000 for charities Acting For Others, The Fleabag Support Fund and NHS COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.  16 March 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of theatres closing across the U.K and despite the recent budget news from the government, there … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dame Judi Dench praises Theatre Support Fund+ for outstanding work

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Arts of the UK 2021: PDSW announces Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as Women Leaders South West associates

LONDON – Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) are delighted to be hosting Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as their Women Leaders South West (WLSW) associates over the next eighteen months. Addressing the gender imbalance in the arts and cultural sector, this trailblazing arts leadership programme aims to build a network of diverse talented women who are ready to steer the industry into a fairer, resilient, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: PDSW announces Adie Dove and Vrushali Harihar as Women Leaders South West associates

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Arts of the UK 2021: Victoria Crowe’s Another Time, Another Place at the Scottish Gallery

EDINBURGH –Another Time, Another Place is a beautiful conversation between renowned artist Victoria Crowe OBE and poet Christine de Luca – both of whom have produced twelve works in this exciting collaborative exhibition. In concert with the exhibition and galvanised by its championing of artistic collaboration, The Michael Cuddigan Trust has sponsored young musicians and composers to create a new song cycle inspired by Another … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Victoria Crowe’s Another Time, Another Place at the Scottish Gallery

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Arts of the UK 2021: Old Royal Naval College to reopen with outdoor and digital offerings from 12th April

LONDON – The Old Royal Naval College will once again be able to safely welcome visitors from 12th April 2021, with online and outdoor events including digital workshops by illustrator Nick Ellwood, outdoor guided and self-guided tours, and the reopening of the gift shops and café. Illustrator Nick Ellwood, whose mischievous drawings feature in the Painted Hall Family Trail, will have a physical exhibition Mischief … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Old Royal Naval College to reopen with outdoor and digital offerings from 12th April

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