Arts of the UK 2020: Artist Maxwell Fine donates percentage of profits to Switchboard as calls to their LGBTQ+ helplines rise during COVID-19

LONDON – Amidst stark warnings that the LGBTQ+ community is at increased risk of suicide and depression if observing lockdown in unsupportive or abusive homes, Maxwell Fine is donating a percentage of the sales of his dynamic typographical prints and sculptures to the helpline, Switchboard. A long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ charity, the artist and designer turned to the helpline himself while in a shattering, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Artist Maxwell Fine donates percentage of profits to Switchboard as calls to their LGBTQ+ helplines rise during COVID-19

Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre looks ahead with a season with a difference, offering new educational initiatives

LONDON – Rob Watt’s striking inaugural season as interim Artistic Director of Theatre Centre launches with a digital writing course led by exceptional professional writers to champion the next generation of voices. Alongside this are two fantastic new collaborations: 19 new commissions as part of ImagiNation, a digital anthology with Theatre503 to be presented by the nation; and a tour of a powerful new writing … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Theatre Centre looks ahead with a season with a difference, offering new educational initiatives

Television Time: BBC’s Killing Eve Season 3 (Preview)

At the end of Killing Eve Season 2, arch-nemeses Villanelle and Eve found the tables turned as the latter was left dying in Rome after a supposedly fatal shot. Leaving audience members on the edge of their seat, we were left only with further suspense as we waited with bated breath for Season 3 to see how the two women’s relationship would continue to lead down … Continue reading Television Time: BBC’s Killing Eve Season 3 (Preview)

Television Time: An Interview with Ben Barnes and Julia Ormond, Stars of BBC’s ‘Gold Digger’

Modern love is already hard enough as it is. But when you’re a 60-year old divorcee who’s dating a charming man half your age (much to the chagrin of your family), the odds of your relationship succeeding seem slimmer than ever. Further complicating things is this man’s shrouded history, and the accusations that he may well just be a gold digger after your money. What’s … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Ben Barnes and Julia Ormond, Stars of BBC’s ‘Gold Digger’

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

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

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

Television Time: An Interview with Joanna Lumley, Host of Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean – Havana to Haiti

“I’m going on an adventure through two of the most intoxicating countries in the world. This unique journey will glimpse the hidden side of these fascinating places – why don’t you tag along?” – Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley travels across two of the most enigmatic countries in the Caribbean – Cuba and Haiti – to explore, uncover and share the hidden gems that these countries … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Joanna Lumley, Host of Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean – Havana to Haiti

Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2020

It’s a great time to stay home and watch TV, and this April, BBC has a line-up of great programmes to look forward to. Catch Emmy-nominated actress Ashley Jensen as she returns as Agatha Raisin to solve more mindboggling crimes in Agatha Raisin Series 3, join popular presenter Joanna Lumley as she discovers the enigmatic cities of Havana and Haiti in Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – April 2020

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