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.
BWW Review: UNPRECEDENTED - EPISODE FOUR, BBC iPlayer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 03, 2020
As part of BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine initiative (partnering with Headlong and Century Films), 14 plays were filmed and produced during lockdown to reflect the diversity of experiences and emotions that are being felt across the world. Episode 4 begins with Deborah Bruce's Kat and Zaccy, whi...
DarlingtonOS to Release 'Strictly Lockdown' CD in Support of the NHS
by Stephi Wild - June 02, 2020
A successful north east theatre group is producing a compilation CD of lockdown musical theatre classics to help support the National Health Service....
STREAMED SHAKESPEARE Continues Making Waves Online
by A.A. Cristi - June 01, 2020
A resourceful Australian theatre company has made international friends and fans with its highly produced FREE online performances of Shakespeare a?" all from the desktops of its creative team!...
Here is a List of When Orchestras, Operas and Concert Halls Will Reopen Their Doors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020
Classical-Music.com has reported on which concert halls will be opening their doors following the the COVID-19 lockdown and when....
Philharmonie de Paris Presents Two Concerts, Filmed Without an Audience
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2020
RFI has reported that the Paris Philharmonic is staging two classical concerts with no public, to be filmed. These will be the first performed since the lockdown was lifted....
BWW Interview: Fiona Ramsay on Her Fleur Du Cap Win, Adapting Under Lockdown, and What's Keeping Her Busy
by Lindsay Kruger - May 28, 2020
Fiona: Tennessee Williams wrote some of the greatest roles for women and most were based on people he had met and known during his life. I had the great fortune of playing the Princess in SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH the year before with the same company; in fact, we toured to the US with it and it was an ex...
SWAN LAKE BATH BALLET To Feature Dancers Performing From Their Bathtubs
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020
Choreographer Corey Baker will present a unique new dance piece, 'Swan Lake Bath Ballet', as part fo the BBC Culture in Quarantine program....
VIDEO: Cape Town City Ballet Dancers Perform At-Home 'Lockdown Waltz'
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2020
The dancers of the Cape Town Ballet Group and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, have teamed up for a 'Lockdown Waltz' set to Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Waltz....
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Carl Reiner, Judd Apatow & More to Take Part in LAUGHTER IN LOCKDOWN Comedy Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020
NY Laughs, in partnership with The Actors Fund has announced a special one-night-only streaming event 'Laughter in Lockdown,' to benefit comedians and other comedy professionals in need on Friday, May 29 at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT on nylaughs.org/lockdown....
J.K. Rowling Announces New Children's Book THE ICKABOG
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 26, 2020
Author of the famed Harry Potter series J.K. Rowling has announced that she is releasing a new children's book, The Ickabog. ...
BWW Interview: Q&A with Fahiem Stellenboom of the Baxter Theatre Centre
by Lindsay Kruger - May 26, 2020
A friendly face you're used to seeing making the rounds at opening nights, Fahiem Stellenboom has been hard at work over the past 2 months behind the scenes at The Baxter. He chats to BroadwayWorld about the impact of lockdown on Cape Town's iconic theatre....
Longfield Hall Presents LOCKDOWN LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020
LONGFIELD HALL LOCKDOWN LIVE is a summer season of fortnightly online productions. In response to their venue being temporarily closed following the COVID-19 government guidelines, they are keeping their community connected and supporting artists by programming online events....
David Tennant and Michael Sheen to Star in BBC Lockdown Comedy STAGED
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020
The BBC today announces a brand new lockdown comedy, Staged, from Infinity Hill and GCB Films for BBC One....
VIDEOS: Watch LOVE IN LOCKDOWN Online Series, Starring Lucy Durack and Eddie Perfect
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2020
A new web series has launched, called Love in Lockdown, starring Lucy Durack and Eddie Perfect....
VIDEO: Cape Town City Ballet Performs LOCKDOWN WALTZ
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2020
Cape Town City Ballet, in collaboration with Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, have created a new video, called the Lockdown Waltz!...
RADIO LOCAL Celebrated In The City In New Digital Show With Hunt and Darton
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2020
Culture Mile, the City of London's cultural district stretching from Farringdon to Moorgate will go hyper-local during the lockdown with Radio Local....
VIDEO: Christina Modestou Sings 'Anytime You Need A Friend' for Mental Health Awareness Week
by Caroline Cronin - May 21, 2020
During this unsettling time, here at BroadwayWorld we've been buoyed by witnessing the outpouring of support, encouragement and collaboration that members of the arts community have been offering each other as the weeks have passed....
VIDEO: Ealing Symphony Orchestra Presents Virtual Performance of 'Pomp & Circumstance'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
To keep the spirit of the orchestra alive in lockdown, the orchestra has continued to meet virtually each week, and has presented a performance of 'Pomp & Circumstance'! ...
The Dears Release New Album LOVERS ROCK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020
Montréal quintet THE DEARS, led by husband & wife duo Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak, released their latest grand opus Lovers Rock via Dangerbird Records. In addition to the album, they shared the video for their track “Instant Nightmare!”...
The Stephen Sondheim Society Sponsors a Sondheim Quiz Night to Benefit Acting For Others
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2020
The Stephen Sondheim Society has joined forces with Jordan Li-Smith to raise much needed funds for Acting for Others....
VIDEO: Marillion Releases Lockdown Version of 'Made Again'
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2020
Marillion has released a lockdown version of the song 'Made Again'. Read a message from the band and check out the video below!...
Belgrade Theatre Launches Online Workshops and More to Inspire Creativity While in Lockdown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2020
With 18-24 May marking the Mental Health Foundation's Mental Health Awareness Week, the Belgrade Theatre has announced a range of lockdown activities to help people stay connected during our shared isolation....
Therapeutic Music Video Reduces Stress Of Coronavirus Lockdown
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2020
The International Forgiveness Institute (IFI) announced today that University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologist Robert Enright, Ph.D., has teamed up with acclaimed songwriter-performer Sam Ness to produce a 'therapeutic music-discussion video' for adults who are struggling with the anguish created b...
The Space Announce New Writing Festival and Opportunities For Creatives
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2020
The Space has announced a new programme of events and play readings to support new writers and an online festival of duologues. ...
July Talk Announce August Drive-in Theatre Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020
Toronto's July Talk has always straddled the line between cinema and rock and roll, which makes the setting for the band's first post-lockdown concert – a drive-in movie theatre – just the ticket. The event, the first of its kind announced in Canada, will bring one of the country's best live b...
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