Becky Smith

Newcastle University and Opera North Launch New Three-Year Collaboration

Newcastle University and Opera North have announced a new three-year collaboration, with the ambition to transform performance practice and audience accessibility through an exchange of knowledge between academic research and the operatic stage.

The University of Leeds and Opera North Open Admissions for DARE Art Prize

Challenging artists and scientists to collaborate on new approaches to the creative process, the £15,000 DARE Art Prize 2022/23, awarded by the University of Leeds and Opera North, is open for applications.

SIP SAVOR SWITCH Returns to DM Playhouse Apr. 27

Sip Savor Switch 2019 tickets are now on sale at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. The event, benefiting Playhouse programs, will be Saturday, Apr. 27. Sip Savor Switch patrons will tour four beautiful Des Moines homes, dining on delicious food from local superstar chefs at each stop. A private motorcoach will whisk guests from one house to the next.

Cincinnati Film Society Brings Diversity Of Film To Mainstream

Cincinnati Film Society takes part in the culture of mainstreaming access to diversity in entertainment of the moving image through its new film festival Women Behind Television & Film. We believe that there is room for film culture to evolve and, to do so, more women need to be empowered in the industry. The Women Behind Television and Film Festival August 20th - 29th in partnership with Mariemont Theatre presents a curated collection of some of the latest women-directed independent features and shorts;

The 20th Annual Sarasota Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup

The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) today announced its full line-up, including its Centerpiece, Spotlight, Narrative Feature Competition, Independent Visions Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Narrative, Documentary, and Short Films. The Festival also announced its five SFF Focus Panels – Sports in Cinema, Environment, Science, and Sustainability, Women's Comedic Voices, Redefining Manhood, and Musings on Musicians.

BWW Review: OTHELLO, Ambassador's Theatre

In an exclusive collaboration, National Youth Theatre's Rep Company present Frantic Assembly's award-winning adaptation of Othello. This is the company's first staging of Shakespeare's text since its acclaimed 1995/1996 production starring Chiwetel Ejiofor in the title role.

Tricycle Theatre's Fourth Annual TAKEOVER Sees Expansion To Six Partner Venues Across Brent

Today the Tricycle Theatre announces initial programming for its fourth Takeover. Six venues across the borough will host more than 25 free events, screenings, performances and masterclasses across a 13 day period in April. During the Takeover, young people from across London will be invited to get involved as audiences, workshop participants and performers.

Photo Flash: First Look at CIRCLES at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham's famous outer circle bus route is to be the setting for a new play at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this May. Circles, Rachel De-lahay's vivid and powerful drama set on Birmingham's number 11 bus boldly explores cycles of violence and what it takes to break them. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Birmingham Rep Presents World Premiere of Rachel De-lahay's CIRCLES, Now thru May 24

Birmingham's famous outer circle bus route is to be the setting for a new play at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this May. Circles, Rachel De-lahay's vivid and powerful drama set on Birmingham's number 11 bus boldly explores cycles of violence and what it takes to break them.