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COME FROM AWAY Cancels Performances Through April 1 Due to Brisbane Lockdown Photo COME FROM AWAY Cancels Performances Through April 1 Due to Brisbane Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2021

The Premier recently announced that Brisbane is going into lockdown for three days from 5pm today. Because of this, QPAC has made the decision to cancel all performances of Come From Away through April 1, 2021. ...


The Belgrade Will Premiere Richard and Rishard's Film THE SQUARE Photo 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....


THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT Season at Melbourne Theatre Company Extended Due To Popular De Photo 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...


Andrew Lloyd Webber Threatens to Defy UK Government to Reopen Theatres at Full Capaci Photo 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....


Chantel McGregor Releases 'The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2' Photo 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....


Paul Alexander Low Will Release New Single 'Shine' Photo Paul Alexander Low Will Release New Single 'Shine'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2021

'Shine' was conceived during the first lockdown in 2020 after Paul was left in awe over the risk and sacrifice frontline workers faced in fighting the pandemic. ...


Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Announces HRH The Prince of Wales as New Patron Photo Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Announces HRH The Prince of Wales as New Patron
by Stephi Wild - April 27, 2021

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation to become the Orchestra’s Patron....


Creative Civic Change Brings Inner-City Communities Together During Lockdown Photo Creative Civic Change Brings Inner-City Communities Together During Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2021

Since lockdowns began to come into force in March 2020, both Birchfield and Welsh House Farm Big Local partnerships have remained steadfast in their delivery of Creative Civic Change, bringing intergenerational communities in Birmingham together with a wide range of artistic partners including Birmi...


LOWLIFE Share New Track 'Friends' Photo 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”....


Andrew Lloyd Webber 'Pleased and Surprised' to Hear Boris Johnson May Allow CINDERELL Photo 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....


Kim Petras Releases New Single 'The Future Starts Now' Photo Kim Petras Releases New Single 'The Future Starts Now'
by Michael Major - August 27, 2021

Kim Petras has released the lead single from her debut album, her first release under her new contract with Republic Records, home to artists such as Ariana Grande and The Weeknd....


VIDEO: HERE COME THE BOYS Arrives at the London Palladium Photo VIDEO: HERE COME THE BOYS Arrives at the London Palladium
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - May 26, 2021

Tonight marks the first official opening night at the iconic London Palladium since the UK most recently went into lockdown last December. The dance extravaganza known as Here Come The Boys features a handful of stars from the BBC's smash hit series Strictly Come Dancing, so we sent our very own @We...


KILLING KATIE Rescheduled For January 2022 Photo KILLING KATIE Rescheduled For January 2022
by A.A. Cristi - July 14, 2021

Ensemble Theatre's best-selling play for this year, KILLING KATIE: CONFESSIONS OF A BOOK CLUB is being rescheduled to Wednesday 12 January - Saturday 19 February 2022 due to the impact of the extended lockdown across Greater Sydney....


Frank Turner Releases New Track Feat. Jason Isbell & Dom Howard of Muse Photo Frank Turner Releases New Track Feat. Jason Isbell & Dom Howard of Muse
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021

Produced by Rich Costey (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters), who Turner worked with on 2013’s Tape Deck Heart, “The Gathering” features pile driving drums courtesy of Muse’s Dom Howard and a triumphant guitar solo from Jason Isbell, who recorded remotely from Los Angeles and Nashville....


Legends of Lockdown LIVE! Will Be Performed at the Vaudeville Theatre on 9 June Photo Legends of Lockdown LIVE! Will Be Performed at the Vaudeville Theatre on 9 June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2021

'Legends of Lockdown LIVE!' showcases the outstanding individuals that kept us comforted, connected and entertained online during a time of challenging real world events....


Australian Contemporary Opera Co Announces Cancellation Of THE ENCHANTED PIG Photo Australian Contemporary Opera Co Announces Cancellation Of THE ENCHANTED PIG
by Stephi Wild - July 25, 2021

Ticket holders for ACOCo’s season of The Enchanted Pig will be contacted by TICKETEK with  an offer to refund....


English Premiere of INVISIBLE DANCES to Take Place in April Photo English Premiere of INVISIBLE DANCES to Take Place in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 23, 2021

Invisible Dances has become a global phenomenon with performances across six continents and this April it will make its English premiere. Part of PDSW’s Dancing in the Street that brings dance to your doorstep, Elisabeth Schilling’s Invisible Dances is organised and performed in collaboration with l...


Germany Extends Lockdown Through April 18, 2021. Photo Germany Extends Lockdown Through April 18, 2021.
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2021

The lockdown in Germany is now being extended until at least April 18, 2021....


Luz Reveals New Single 'counting houses' Photo Luz Reveals New Single 'counting houses'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 09, 2021

During isolation last year, Luz covered Dua Lipa’s 'Don’t Start Now' on TikTok. Her piano version of this cover has now amassed over 8 million views and led to Dua Lipa reacting to the cover as part of a HouseParty takeover in May, declaring “I love this so much”....


VIDEO: Two River Theater Premieres Close to Me from REAL PEOPLE THINGS Photo VIDEO: Two River Theater Premieres "Close to Me" from REAL PEOPLE THINGS
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2021

A pop/folk musical about finding a real connection over the internet! We follow Rosie Peters and Theo Goldberg after they match on a dating app and fall in love over text messages, phone calls and FaceTimes during the April 2020 lockdown in New York City....


Preston Live Arts Festival Announces 2021 Lineup Photo Preston Live Arts Festival Announces 2021 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2021

Preston Live Arts Festival, a celebration of arts, culture, and homegrown talent in Preston, announces the initial line-up for this year's Summer Festival which will run at venues across the city from 21-30 June.  ...


Sophie Powers Unveils Music Video for 'Lonely Army' Photo Sophie Powers Unveils Music Video for 'Lonely Army'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 04, 2021

“I wanted the video to embody the same raw real energy as the song itself,” Sophie shares on the video. “From the colour grading to the shots of Toronto under lockdown, the video correlates with how I felt when I wrote Lonely Army: Alone but surrounded by so many.” ...


Student Blog: Broadway Reopens and South Africa Recloses Photo 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...


Chrissie Hynde to Release Dylan Covers Album May 21 Photo Chrissie Hynde to Release Dylan Covers Album May 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021

Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan includes stunning new interpretations of such Dylan songs as “You’re a Big Girl Now,” “Love Minus Zero / No Limit,” “Don't Fall Apart on Me Tonight,” and “Every Grain of Sand,” recorded last year during lockdown by Hynde and her Pretenders band...


Malthouse Theatre's BECAUSE THE NIGHT Extended Until September 2021 Photo Malthouse Theatre's BECAUSE THE NIGHT Extended Until September 2021
by Stephi Wild - June 28, 2021

Tickets are now on sale for performances until 26 September 2021, with two performances nightly at 6pm and 8.30pm from Tuesdays to Sundays, and a matinee performance at 1pm on Saturday....






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