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Arts of the UK 2020: Crimes Against Christmas by New Old Friends

LONDON – Typically at this time of year, theatre company New Old Friends would have just finished an Autumn tour and be deep into preparations for a Christmas show; this year, they have created a festive comedy audio drama with short instalments released daily in the build-up to Christmas Day. The adaptation of their 2016 show Crimes Against Christmas is part radio play, part audio book. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Crimes Against Christmas by New Old Friends

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Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

LONDON – From the makers of Thor and Loki and We Can Make You Happy, House of Blakewell presents a brand-new comedy musical about anxiety disorders, caring, and trying to keep going, Everything is Absolutely Fine is a hilarious and heartwarming new musical about what it’s like to be human and to struggle. Alice is making a fresh start. She has moved out of the big city to a … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Everything is Absolutely Fine by House of Blakewell

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Arts of the UK 2020: Tea Break Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty?

LONDON – Turning a much-loved story on its head with an intriguing modern twist, Tea Break Theatre will present their new re-working of Sleeping Beauty. This live and interactive epic Zoom adventure will feature puppetry, original music and comedy. Everyone knows the story: in a faraway time and a faraway place, a beautiful Princess is asleep in a castle. But this time, it’s 2020, and that … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Tea Break Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty?

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Arts of the UK 2020: Constella presents Christmas Gala in aid of their Connecting Stars initiative for care home residents

LONDON – Loneliness among the elderly is a crisis that is only becoming more urgent as Christmas approaches. Earlier this year, the world’s only dedicated opera-ballet company, Constella, launched Connecting Stars to provide free one-to-one virtual performances to isolated care home residents; their upcoming Christmas Gala hopes to raise money to continue their series and meet growing demand. Their Christmas Gala, filmed in Studio Wayne … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Constella presents Christmas Gala in aid of their Connecting Stars initiative for care home residents

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Arts of the UK 2021: Metal, Ink and Dye – Late Works from Captiva Island at BASTIAN

LONDON – Metal, Ink & Dye: Late Works from Captiva Island, will be BASTIAN’s first London exhibition of works by Robert Rauschenberg (1928-2008). No other artist in the 20th Century has celebrated the social and economic trajectory of the United States in such efficient terms and, in the same breath, enabled the viewer to take part in the journey, rather than being mere spectators. This … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Metal, Ink and Dye – Late Works from Captiva Island at BASTIAN

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Arts of the UK 2020: Highlighting the Northern experience, venues and women writers unite for Burn Bright

LONDON – Burn Bright’s digitally commissioned anthology series Better In Person returns this winter with a northern-centric instalment, partnering with acclaimed venues to amplify the voices of northern writers who identify as women. Plagued with harsher lockdown conditions throughout the pandemic the company are keen to offer a platform for these stories to be shared. Bringing together five talented women writers to capture the reality … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Highlighting the Northern experience, venues and women writers unite for Burn Bright

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Television Time: ‘Small Axe’ star John Boyega discusses black representation on film and television

Headed by British film director Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave, Widows), this November, the BBC is releasing a brand new miniseries of five films centering on London’s West Indian community between the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, and characters showcasing immense force of will to make it on their own despite the rampant racism and discrimination faced. Among these films, mainstream audiences are most … Continue reading Television Time: ‘Small Axe’ star John Boyega discusses black representation on film and television

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Arts of the UK 2020: Adam Woodyatt to star in World Premiere of Peter James ‘Looking Good Dead’

LONDON – Following the announcement that Peter James’ latest Roy Grace novel Find Them Dead has reached No.1 in the book charts – his 17th No.1 in the UK, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews are delighted to announce that award winning EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt will play the leading role of Tom Bryce in the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James best selling novel Looking Good Dead opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 1st April … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Adam Woodyatt to star in World Premiere of Peter James ‘Looking Good Dead’

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Arts of the UK 2020: Polka Theatre offers Christmas present to supporters with free Christmas film for ages 4+

LONDON – Polka may have been closed throughout 2020 but their re-told A Christmas Carol is the theatre’s gift to their supporters. Created by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde, the team behind the viral lockdown hit I Want My Hat Back, this free 15-minute short film is for the whole family to be enjoyed over the festive period. It will be available exclusively from 19th December … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Polka Theatre offers Christmas present to supporters with free Christmas film for ages 4+

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Arts of the UK 2020: Introducing spikizi – the first global community-led accent app for the creative industries

LONDON – spikizi is a new app which gives performers thousands of authentic accents immediately, wherever they are, using the phone in their pocket. Almost every actor in the entertainment industry has had to quickly pick up an accent; for an audition, a showcase, an ad, a self-tape. Social media is littered with callouts for friends to read a few lines in a desired accent, whether … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Introducing spikizi – the first global community-led accent app for the creative industries

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