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Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart, Bach, And Abels with New Jersey Symphony Photo
Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart, Bach, And Abels with New Jersey Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

New Jersey Symphony will present Music Director Xian Zhang conducting Mozart, Bach and Abels, with the Symphony’s principal violins, Eric Wyrick and Francine Storck, stepping up to perform Bach’s Double Concerto with the orchestra.
Kinwu & Koan the alias Share 'Live From The Metropolis' EP Photo
Kinwu & Koan the alias Share 'Live From The Metropolis' EP
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

Kinwu & Koan the alias have released their otherworldly debut EP LIVE FROM THE METROPOLIS. The EP’s story unfolds sonically through razor-sharp bars and dreamy soundscapes. Listen to it now.
Seven Dials Playhouse to Launch Inaugural Pride Season This June Photo
Seven Dials Playhouse to Launch Inaugural Pride Season This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Seven Dials Playhouse is launching its inaugural Pride Season which will open this June; a programme of new work and returning hits, led by LGBTQIA+ artists. See full programming and learn more!
Southbank Centre Will Launch Series Celebrating East and Southeast Asian Culture Photo
Southbank Centre Will Launch Series Celebrating East and Southeast Asian Culture
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

ESEA Encounters will showcase a selection of some of the most exciting contemporary art and culture of East and Southeast Asia in an incredible lineup of performances, music, poetry, literature and art alongside a pop-up market.
London Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Jesús Herrera as Artistic Director Photo
London Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Jesús Herrera as Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the appointment of Spanish-born Jesús Herrera to the role of Artistic Director from June 2025. Learn more here!
Artists Set For Little Simz' MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre Photo
Artists Set For Little Simz' MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Little Simz is assembling an outstanding line-up of artists that defy genre, forge new musical ideas and reflect the expanse of Little Simz’ captivating body of work.  Learn more here!
ROMEO + JULIET Full Company Announced At Shakespeare's Globe Photo
ROMEO + JULIET Full Company Announced At Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes (Much Ado About Nothing, 2024; The Comedy of Errors, 2023-24).
ROMEO AND JULIET Cast Revealed At Shakespeare's Globe Photo
ROMEO AND JULIET Cast Revealed At Shakespeare's Globe
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Shakespeare’s Globe has revealed the cast of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes. Romeo and Juliet launches the summer season, running from 25 April until 2 August in the Globe Theatre.  
Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and More Sign Statement Opposing Governm Photo
Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and More Sign Statement Opposing Government's AI Proposal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, and more are among the 35 arts leaders and theatre companies to sign a statement on behalf of UK Performing Arts CEOs regarding copyright and artificial intelligence.
NYU Skirball Presents the U.S. Premiere of BROKENTALKERS & ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT'S MASTER Photo
NYU Skirball Presents the U.S. Premiere of BROKENTALKERS & ADRIENNE TRUSCOTT'S MASTERCLASS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

NYU Skirball will present the NYC premiere of Masterclass, a hilarious examination of gender and power from Ireland's Brokentalkers Theatre and New York City's Adrienne Truscott.
Royal Ballet and Opera Will Host Three International Companies in a Showcase of the B Photo
Royal Ballet and Opera Will Host Three International Companies in a Showcase of the Best of Contemporary Dance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

This Spring, the Royal Ballet and Opera, alongside Sadler's Wells, Tate Modern and Southbank Centre, will present Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND Photo
Full Cast Set For World Premiere Concert Performances of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced for AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, which will have its world premiere with two concert performances at the Savoy Theatre.
Amy Vaughan Appointed As ETT's Chair Of The Board Of Trustees Photo
Amy Vaughan Appointed As ETT's Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

ETT has announced the appointment of Amy Vaughan as Chair of the Board of Trustees, she takes up the position from outgoing Chair Robert Delamere. She will be joined by Alison Holder and Harriet Mackie who are new trustees of the board.
The Southbank Centre Will Launch New Multi-Artform Festival, Multitudes Photo
The Southbank Centre Will Launch New Multi-Artform Festival, Multitudes
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

The inaugural year of the Southbank Centre's new multi-artform festival, Multitudes, redefines the orchestral experience with an innovative, bold programme that pushes the boundaries of how classical music is presented in the 21st century.
Shubbak Festival Will Return in May Photo
Shubbak Festival Will Return in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Shubbak Festival, Europe's largest and most dynamic platform for contemporary Arab arts, will return, promising its most expansive and thought-provoking edition to date.
MARK OF A WOMAN Comes to Brighton Dome Photo
MARK OF A WOMAN Comes to Brighton Dome
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Japanese performance artist and choreographer Chisato Minamimura makes her Brighton debut as part of Undisciplined Festival at Brighton Dome with Mark of A Woman. Learn more here!
Photos: THERE'S A BEAR ON MY CHAIR World Premiere At Queen Elizabeth Hall Photo
Photos: THERE'S A BEAR ON MY CHAIR World Premiere At Queen Elizabeth Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

The award-winning children’s book There’s a Bear on My Chair comes to life live on stage, adapted for the stage and featuring puppetry by Toby Olié (Spirited Away). Check out photos from the show, which receives its world premiere this week at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
NOT F**KIN' SORRY! UK Tour Begins This Spring Photo
NOT F**KIN' SORRY! UK Tour Begins This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Access All Areas, Not Your Circus Dog Collective and The Hale will present Not F**kin’ Sorry!, a shameless provocative crip queer cabaret by neurodivergent and learning-disabled performers.
Little Simz Curates 30th Edition Of Southbank Centre's Meltdown Festival Photo
Little Simz Curates 30th Edition Of Southbank Centre's Meltdown Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Southbank Centre has announced Little Simz as the curator of the 30th edition of its iconic contemporary music festival, Meltdown. Little Simz will curate the line-up for the eleven day festival as well as performing herself.
Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND Photo
Lucie Jones Will Lead World Premiere Concert Performance of AUSTENLAND
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

AUSTENLAND, a new musical based on the novel by Shannon Hale, will have its world premiere with two concert workshop performances at the Savoy Theatre.
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