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Guest Blog: 'It’s Demanding and Thrilling in Equal Measure': Director Caroline Bryant on Representing Female Neurodiversity in ARGOS ARCHIVES
by Guest Author - Mar 1, 2025

In Argos Archives, the main character, ‘Woman’, invites the audience to have their fortune told by flicking through the pages of the Argos catalogue. Using the ancient practice of stichomancy (the jury is still out on the correct pronunciation!) Woman takes control of her life and offers the same for our audience, through the comforting order offered by the Argos catalogue. The audience will go on a journey with Woman, accompanying her through the archives of her life, conducted by the ‘book of dreams’.

English Chamber Orchestra Will Premiere SHAKESPEARE SONGS By Nimrod Borenstein
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

The first performance of Nimrod Borenstein's new work, Shakespeare Songs - a setting of five sonnets by William Shakespeare - will form the centrepiece of the English Chamber Orchestra's 9th March concert at London's Cadogan Hall.

Futures Theatre Presents ARGOS ARCHIVES By Sabrina Mahfouz with Thrive Creatives
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

This February and March, Futures Theatre will present the world premiere of Argos Archives, a nostalgic celebration of neurodivergent self-discovery written by British Egyptian poet and playwright Sabrina Mahfouz and directed by Caroline Bryant.

ARGOS ARCHIVES Comes to Omnibus Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

This February and March, Futures Theatre will present the world premiere of Argos Archives. The production will open at London's Omnibus Theatre next month.

Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, & More to Attend 2024 TCM Classic Cruise
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 27, 2024

EGOT-winner Rita Moreno, Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen, and stage and screen legend sisters Hayley and Juliet Mills are set to attend the TCM Classic Cruise, sailing October 26, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel and Disney Castaway Cay on the Disney Magic.

MORE… GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

HighTide has announced tour dates for More…Ghost Stories by Candlelight. Following the sell-out success of their 2023 autumn tour of Ghost Stories by Candlelight, the East of England company brings together four new stories from playwrights in their home region to deliver this brand new, chilling production.

LOVE LETTERS Comes to The Monument Arts & Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Continue the spirit of Valentine's Day as the Monument Arts & Cultural Center (MACCenter) presents, A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS with Hollywood's beloved British-American couple, Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield, February 17th & 18th.

Book Signing And Pop-up Exhibition For Celebrated Photographer Willie Christie Announced October 18 In Chelsea
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2023

Willie Christie book signing and pop-up exhibition in Chelsea on Oct 18. Meet the artist from 6-8pm at 530 W 24th St.

Apples and Snakes Launch FUTURE VOICES Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Apples and Snakes are offering 40 poets the opportunity to learn about creating visuals to accompany their poetry, an increasingly necessary skill in the digital era. 

Cast Set for GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

HighTide has revealed full casting for the upcoming tour of Ghost Stories By Candlelight, Elayce Ismail directs Katie Cherry (Sara and Izzy), Elizabeth Crarer (Natalie and Mary) and Loren O’Dair (Balladeer) in this modern twist on the genre.

Album Review: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The WORLD PREMIER COMPLETE RECORDING OF OKLAHOMA! Is An H-I-T All Over Again!
by Bobby Patrick - Sep 15, 2023

Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss

GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Extends Tour, Including Non-Traditional Theatre Venues
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

HighTide has announced a further 12 venues for the East of England tour of Ghost Stories by Candlelight to include performances at non-traditional theatre spaces including atmospheric pubs, churches, and museums aiming to preserve and celebrate the tradition of storytelling in these buildings.

GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT Will Embark on Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

Following the successes of HighTide Rising in May and Herring Girls: greater than we are alone at Lowestoft's First Light Festival in June, HighTide today announces Ghost Stories by Candlelight, commissioned as the first tour under new Artistic Director Clare Slater. 

Photos: FIRST LOOK AT: THE WINDOW OUTSIDE By BELINDA LOPEZ (Canadian Premiere)
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

A first look at the Canadian Premiere of THE WINDOW OUTSIDE by Belida Lopez playing June 10th to the 25th at Presentation house Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave in North Vancouver. See photos from the production.

Hayley Tamaddon Joins The 2023-24 UK and Ireland Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced the return of Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale) as Miss Hedge, having previously appeared in the West End production at the Apollo Theatre.

Wise Owl Theatre Collective to Present Canadian Premiere Of THE WINDOW OUTSIDE By Belinda Lopez
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023

Wise Owl Theatre Collective will present the Canadian premiere Of THE WINDOW OUTSIDE By Belinda Lopez.

THE CHRONICLES OF ATOM & LUNA Will Embark on Tour Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022

Epic fantasy tale The Chronicles of Atom & Luna is heading on tour this autumn.  The magical children’s adventure from Funnelwick Limb, by poet, writer and broadcaster Murray Lachlan Young (BBC 6 Music), follows young heroes Atom and Luna on a fantastical journey through nature and time.

MISS HOPE SPRINGS Marks Ten Years at The Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022

It's been ten years since legendary musical, comedy, cabaret star Miss Hope Springs (written and performed by Mr Ty Jeffries) was first invited by Jeremy King and Chris Corbin to be resident songstress at their soon-to-open 'jewel box of a cabaret room' in Piccadilly. Hope visited the building site in a sequined high-vis jacket and hard hat, said 'Mais oui!' and launched the programme with her weekly Sunday Soirées.

Ruthie Foster's Paramount Theatre Live Recording Session Scores 2020 Grammy Nomination
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020

Multiple Grammy nominee the incredible Ruthie Foster recorded her newest album titled 'Ruthie Foster Big Band Live At The Paramount' surrounding herself with the crème de la crème of music technology experts.

Tony Tanner, Tony-Nominated Director and Choreographer, Dies at Age 87
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2020

Tony Tanner, beloved US and UK actor, director, playwright and choreographer, died on September 8, 2020 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 87.