David Franz Releases Debut Album as Solo Artist 'To The Unknown'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2021 As a musician, David has performed with Underground Sun artist Iyeoka in over 20 countries throughout Europe, Africa, and North America, including on several TED talk stages. Previous to that, Franz spent years honing his chops on stage playing shows with a variety of artists....
New Writers' Season Opens Next Month At The Maltings Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2022 OVO is fast gaining a reputation for producing bold, imaginative and surprising new versions of classic plays and stories for indoor audiences at The Maltings Theatre in St Albans and other venues in Hertfordshire, outdoor audiences at The Roman Theatre in St Albans and the Minack Theatre in Cornwal...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Threatens to Defy UK Government to Reopen Theatres at Full Capacity
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2021 Andrew Lloyd Webber is continuing his passionate crusade to reopen theatres at full capacity by the end of the month, even if it means defying measures set forth by the UK government....
THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Season at Melbourne Theatre Company Extended Due To Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2021 Written by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, the play is based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name that was written by John D'Agata and Jim Fingal. The Lifespan of a Fact is a tightrope walk of playful debate on the virtues and vices of creative non-fiction as inspired...
BWW REVIEW: Queenie van de Zandt's CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE – ONLINE EDITION Delivers A Truly Interactive Online “Theatre” Experience
by Jade Kops - October 25, 2021 Presented just days after Melbourne’s latest lockdown lifted, Queenie van de Zandt’s CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE – ONLINE EDITION was the perfect night in for people wanting to reconnect with live performance but still a little hesitant to venture outside. ...
GRAVITY & OTHER MYTHS Remount The Pulse
by Stephi Wild - September 10, 2021 After two months of cancellations, lockdowns and hitting the 'pause button' on performances in Adelaide and Darwin throughout July and August, the acrobatic and choral masterpiece will take to the stage to present four shows across three days....
VIDEO: Florence + the Machine Share New Song 'Heaven Is Here'
by Michael Major - March 07, 2022 Florence + the Machine debut a new song, “Heaven is Here.” The track was released alongside a video by acclaimed director Autumn de Wilde choreographed by Ryan Heffington. Watch the new music video now!...
Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Pleased and Surprised' to Hear Boris Johnson May Allow CINDERELLA to Go Ahead Despite Lockdown Restrictions
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021 Andrew Lloyd Webber says he was 'surprised' to hear that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may allow his West End production of Cinderella to go ahead despite the delayed lifting of lockdown restrictions....
Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Pleased and Surprised' to Hear Boris Johnson May Allow CINDERELLA to Go Ahead Despite Lockdown Restrictions
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021 Andrew Lloyd Webber says he was 'surprised' to hear that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may allow his West End production of Cinderella to go ahead despite the delayed lifting of lockdown restrictions....
JACK HOOSIE AND THE LEISURE GROAN to Tour North and South London Venues This August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2021 Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, Sheffield-born comedian-turned-playwright Gareth Edward is taking his debut play about a gay sauna to the Camden Fringe this August, before transferring to London’s only LGBTQ+ theatre Above The Stag in Vauxhall....
New Diorama Theatre Announces Final Ballot For Free Space At Revolutionary NDT Broadgate Venue
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2022 A vast, revolutionary London rehearsal complex and artists' recovery project, NDT Broadgate has provided hundreds of thousands of hours of free space to supercharge independent theatre post-Covid, reaching nationwide impact as well as major London stages from the Barbican to Young Vic and Royal Cour...
Scottish Rock Band Twin Atlantic To Play Headline Show At Perth Festival Of Arts
by Stephi Wild - March 23, 2022 Scottish alt-rock band Twin Atlantic are the newest addition to this year's increasingly exciting line-up at Perth Festival of the Arts 50th Anniversary Year in May. The headline show will take place at Perth Concert Hall on Friday 27 May....
National Gallery Announces New Dates For 'Jeffrey Smart' Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2021 Tickets are now on sale for the National Gallery of Australia's major exhibition celebrating the work of Australian artist Jeffrey Smart, which will open to the public on Saturday, 11 December 2021, following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in the ACT....
Down for the Count Swing Orchestra Returns to Theatre Royal Winchester in October
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2021 The mini big band, Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, return to Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 9 October with their new show - Legends of Swing. ...
Student Blog: Oh My! I'm So Not Ready For School!
by Student Blogger: Zac Denver Lee - August 11, 2021 So many things to do, so little time. While Singapore is having a mini lockdown, the lockdown fatigue is really causing me major setbacks. Now I only have less than a week to prepare for school! Although the mini 'lockdown' will be lifted on Aug 18, they recently allowed those fully vaccinated to be...
Jamie Hannah Set To Release New Song 'Flowers'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022 During the global pandemic, Jamie Hannah went back to his classical musical roots and delivered what he is best known for, writing a catalogue of haunting, yet uplifting melodies that are now ready to be released. ‘FLOWERS’ is the first song for his forthcoming EP....
LITTLE WOMEN Will Be Performed at Chapel Off Chapel Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 22, 2021 The COVID-19 crisis has kept Melbourne's many theatres in the dark for much of 2020 and 2021. Ongoing lockdowns and capacity restrictions have made it near impossible to stage productions, and as a result many events and shows, for both professional and community theatre, have been put indefinitely ...
The Belgrade Will Premiere Richard and Rishard's Film THE SQUARE
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2021 A Springboard company of the Belgrade, Richard and Rishard is a duo featuring playwright Richard Walls and actor Rishard Beckett. Since 2018, the Belgrade has helped support Richard and Rishard in mentoring, communications and fundraising, helping them to deliver their productions....
Middle Child Launch Artist Development Programme To Support Creatives
by Stephi Wild - June 15, 2021 As the performing arts industries emerge from lockdown, this programme provides the opportunity for these creatives to explore and interrogate without the pressure of creating work. Although well-known as a live gig theatre company, Middle Child place equal importance on the work they do off the st...
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
by Marianka Swain - January 17, 2022 Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! We've set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favourites....
Chantel McGregor Releases 'The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 26, 2021 The first volume (acoustic) has been available for a few weeks and the second volume (electric) will be released August 2nd and is now available for pre-order....
CORONAVIRUS - A GREAT BRITISH FARCE Will Tour England Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2021 Should we be laughing at Covid? Audiences and reviewers who saw 'Coronavirus - A Great British Farce' at Camden Fringe certainly seemed to think so. And now, the show is back for a tour of England, visiting London, Brighton, Birmingham and Norwich in November....
SA International Ballet Competition Postponed
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2021 The competition already has 140 participants from across the globe and to accommodate the date change, SAIBC Founder and CEO Dirk Badenhorst will be accepting entries (including video submissions), up to 30 July 2021....
Student Blog: Broadway Reopens and South Africa Recloses
by Student Blogger: Caiti Ho - June 28, 2021 I am so excited for Broadway and the West End to reopen. It is so amazing to see the greater countries returning to a somewhat normal life. I love that there is that hope in the world for a better tomorrow. South Africa on the other hand, we're in our third wave of the pandemic and our biggest threa...
LOWLIFE Share New Track 'Friends'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 12, 2021 The song is about Friends (duh), and how the nature, foundation, and intentions of friendships change throughout life. It has aspects of Latin, Pop and Hip-Hop, we were influenced by Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Timbaland on the beat”.... |