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Aakash Odedra Brings International Dance Company Back to Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Songs of the Bulbul, a ferocious and contemplative solo for Birmingham-born dancer, Aakash Odedra, is coming to the city in April. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
National Theatre Of Scotland Appoints Liam Sinclair as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The National Theatre of Scotland has appointed Liam Sinclair as the new Executive Director of the Company. Lear more about Sinclair and about The National Theatre of Scotland here!
SONGS OF THE BULBUL Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Aakash Odedra Company will present the English premiere and UK tour of Songs of the Bulbul Songs of the Bulbul is a transcendent solo for the virtuoso performer Aakash Odedra created in collaboration with Rani Khanam.
Leith Theatre Campaign Receives Pledge of Support From The National Lottery Heritage Fund
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Leith Theatre Trust revealed that it has secured a significant funding package potentially worth £4.5m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Review: DIMANCHE, Peacock Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 2, 2025

Three years in the making, Dimanche comes to London as part of MimeLondon 2025 and tackles the climate crisis with savage mockery and tender tragedy using life-size puppets, exquisite clowning and heartfelt writing.
BLACKBIRD to be Presented at Dirt Dogs Theatre in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Kicking off 2025, Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will present Blackbird, a gripping drama about the complexities of human connection, guilt, and redemption. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Christine Goerke Talks Boston Lyric Opera and Boston Symphony Orchestra Collaboration on DIE TOTE STADT
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 28, 2025

Goerke will be doing just that in “Die Tote Stadt” (“The Dead City”) – composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s poignant opera about the struggle with haunting memories of a lost loved one, that captures the final chapter of the Romantic era – which will be presented by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) on January 30 and February 1 at Symphony Hall.
Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Reveal 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre have announced their 2025 season – a programme that celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Audiences can look forward to a year of premieres, new creations, and returning favourites for all ages.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Present A World Premiere Collaboration With Ambrose Akinmusire And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

Alonzo King LINES Ballet will present its Spring Season, May 10-18, 2025. The program features a world premiere by visionary choreographer Alonzo King in his first-ever collaboration with renowned jazz trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire.
Brian Cox Returns to Scottish Stages in James Graham's MAKE IT HAPPEN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2025

Brian Cox will return to Scottish stages in a new play by leading British playwright James Graham. This is the first major artwork to tell the story of Royal Bank of Scotland's role in the 2008 financial crash.
Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman Will Lead West End Transfer of THE FIFTH STEP
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

David Ireland’s acclaimed new play The Fifth Step will transfer to London’s West End for a strictly limited season beginning in May. Learn more about the production here!
Akram Khan in GIGENIS: The Generation Of The Earth Comes to The Joyce
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will bring its Fall ‘24/Winter ‘25 season to a close with choreographer Akram Khan and his latest full-length work, GIGENIS: The generation of the Earth.
Meow Meow To Star In IT'S COME TO THIS At Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

International singing sensation and purr-fect post-pandemic, post-post-modern Superstar Meow Meow has announcef a limited run of her show It's Come To This at Soho Theatre in May 2025, following her critically acclaimed global takeover.
The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera Will Perform PHAEDRA + MINOTAUR
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera will present a joint collaboration of Phaedra + Minotaur for a limited run of performances this February. Learn more here!
OEDIPUS Adds Matinee For Under 30s With £10 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

An additional performance has been added specifically for under 30s with all tickets at £10 for the West End run of the critically acclaimed Oedipus. Learn more here!
Orion Weiss Releases First Single From ARC III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals First Performances and Theme for its 2025 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

Edinburgh International Festival has announced the first details of the 2025 Festival, the third from Festival Director Nicola Benedetti, taking place in August 2025.
Edinburgh International Festival Announces First Performances And Theme For Its 2025 Programme
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The Edinburgh International Festival has announced its 2025 theme and initial performances, featuring a diverse lineup of global artists.
DIMANCHE Comes to Sadler's Wells Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

At the crossroads of puppetry, dance and theatre, Dimanche is an award-winning co-production by Belgian companies Focus and Chaliwaté, which comes to Sadler’s Wells home in the West End, Peacock Theatre.
Isabella Esler, Jake Epstein, Chilina Kennedy & More Will Star in LIFE AFTER in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2024

The full cast and creative team for the new musical LIFE AFTER at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre has just been announced. The new musical will play a limited engagement from Wednesday, April 16 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 as part of the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish Season. Check out who is joining the cast here!

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