Lockdown takes viewers inside the closed world of three maximum-security U.S. prisons to observe violent clashes, covert rules and secret codes of justice.
BBC Philharmonic Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber Launches New In-Conversation Series
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2020
The BBC Philharmonic is set to release a?oeThe Music Rooma??, a filmed online in-conversation series hosted by Chief Conductor Omer Meir Wellber that begins by exploring each of Beethoven's nine symphonies....
BWW Interview: Sander Blommaert On His 100th Instagram Ballet Class
by Vikki Jane Vile - July 07, 2020
Sander Blommaert, a multi-award-winning ballet teacher from Elmhurst Ballet School, and former Royal Ballet First Artist, has completed a run of 100 free online ballet classes throughout lockdown....
Charing Cross Theatre Becomes the First West End Venue to Partially Reopen With the Return of The Players Bar
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2020
After three long months, Charing Cross Theatre will become the first West End venue to re-open, but only partially....
David Gilmour Releases New Song 'Yes, I Have Ghosts'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 06, 2020
“YES, I HAVE GHOSTS” is the first new song from David Gilmour in five years and features the voice and harp playing of his daughter Romany. The inspiration for the track was Polly Samson's new novel 'A Theatre for Dreamers'....
Ian White and London Agents Form 'Collective Agents'
by Stephi Wild - July 06, 2020
During Covid-19 lockdown Ian White at Ian White Management, one of Australia's most respected theatrical agencies in Australia, has been working behind the scenes to create some new opportunities for Australian actors. ...
Pursued By A Bear Premieres LEARNING TO FLY, The First In A Series Of Lockdown Films
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2020
Pursued by a Bear launches a series of online plays with Learning to Fly, written by acclaimed playwright Anna Reynolds, released on 3 July as part of the University of Hertfordshire's Festival of Ideas Reimagined....
London's Barbican To Stream 9 July Live Launch Of Rhiannon Faith's Film DROWNTOWN LOCKDOWN
by Stephi Wild - July 05, 2020
London's Barbican is to stream the 9 July live launch of Rhiannon Faith's digital prologue film DROWNTOWN LOCKDOWN on its Facebook page....
Patch Heads Back To The Theatre!
National Theatre Of Scotland Reveals Latest SCENES FOR SURVIVAL Releases
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2020
National Theatre of Scotland HAS revealed the latest Scenes for Survival releases...
Royal Albert Hall in Danger of Closing if it Does Not Receive Financial Support
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 02, 2020
iNEWS has reported that the Royal Albert Hall could close by March 2021, the date of the iconic venue's 150th anniversary, if it doesn't receive urgent financial support....
Inaugural World Ballet School Day Launches On 7 July
by Stephi Wild - June 30, 2020
English National Ballet School and The Royal Ballet School are delighted to announce that they will be participating in the inaugural World Ballet School Day which will be streamed online on Tuesday 7 July from 12 noon BST....
Sir David Bintley Joins Brandon Lawrence For Online Choreography Challenge
by Stephi Wild - June 29, 2020
Internationally acclaimed choreographer and former Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), Sir David Bintley, CBE will judge an online Choreography Challenge for students together with its creator, Brandon Lawrence....
BWW Review: WORK_FROM_HOME, New Diorama Theatre online
by Jo Fisher - June 27, 2020
work_from_home is New Diorama Theatre's online theatrical experience. This production is a digital adaptation of Nathan Ellis's work.txt which should have been performed at the 'missing' 2020 Incoming Festival, and was nominated for an Innovation Award at VAULT Festival 2020....
Kali Theatre Launches SOLOS Online Monologues
by Stephi Wild - June 26, 2020
Kali Theatre launches a new series of its SOLOS monologues online. Featuring new plays written and filmed under lockdown, the series kicks off with a love vlog to Joe Wicks released on Friday 26 June....
Clive Rowe Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Help Hackney Empire Survive the Health Crisis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2020
Olivier award-winning actor and Hackney Empire Patron Clive Rowe this morning launched a crowdfunding campaign to help Hackney Empire survive the devastating impact Covid-19 lockdown has had on its finances....
Budapest Festival Orchestra Keeps the Music Playing With Concerts in Apartment Courtyards
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2020
Budapest Festival Orchestra has split into small groups and headed around the city throughout the month of June to perform in the courtyards of apartment blocks around Budapest....
English National Ballet School Announces Virtual Summer Performance
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2020
English National Ballet School has announced that this year its Summer Performance and Graduation Ceremony will be streamed online for the first time in its history via the School's website on Saturday 11 July from 7.30pm (BST) and for 30 days after....
BWW Feature: CABIN FEVER at Lockdown Movies
by Danny Wimpey - June 24, 2020
What may be the first movie created during the lockdown, Cabin Fever, a South African full-length feature, has just finished post-production. Filmed by the cast themselves, using no specialist equipment and no crew, only their phones and laptops, the movie reflects on the strains placed on relations...
Explore Gen Z's Entertaining Take On New Zealand's Lockdown
by A.A. Cristi - June 22, 2020
The Court Theatre is officially reopening its doors with The Court Youth Company's devised lockdown creation, The Quarantine Diaries....
The Goa Affordable Art Festival Bangalore Edition Returns to RMZ Ecoworld Gallery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 22, 2020
The Goa Affordable Art Festival (GAAF) : Bangalore Edition which was briefly paused in compliance with the government mandated lockdown is now back to showcase the works of upcoming artists across the nation until Friday, June 26....
Pins and Needles Productions and Bea Roberts Present SELECT A QUEST
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2020
From Olivier-nominated Pins and Needles Productions and award-winning writer Bea Roberts, comes an original interactive online children's adventure, SELECT A QUEST, created in only 72 hours during lockdown....
HighTide's Lighthouse Programme Has Supported Over 150 Artists In Lockdown
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2020
In these uncertain times, HighTide, as an artist-led National Portfolio organisation, are committed to supporting artists and have already engaged with over 150 artists through their Lighthouse Programme....
BWW Review: SHOE LADY, BBC Radio 4
by Shane Morgan - June 21, 2020
When EV Crowe wrote Shoe Lady for the Royal Court, little did she know that a pandemic would force Vicky Featherstone's production to close early. It's also probable that she didn't predict a mid-run meltdown would transform so seamlessly into a brilliantly dystopian, Alice in Wonderland-esque rad...
VIDEO: The Showstoppers Present ONLINE STORYTIME, an Interactive Musical for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 19, 2020
Calling all parents! The Olivier Award-winning Showstoppers have got you covered during lockdown with their interactive musical 'Online Storytime' made especially for kids!...
Bolton Octagon Looks Ahead - 'We're Very Determined That We Will Be Back'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 19, 2020
The Guardian has reported that The Octagon is looking ahead to figure out the best plan for reopening in the wake of the global health crisis....
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