August in England - 2023 - West End Articles Page 5

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, in partnership with Farnham Maltings, has revealed the return of Doorstep Duets, touring to communities across the South-East this summer from 13 August to 10 September 2024.

Lime Cordiale has dropped his much-anticipated third album Enough Of The Sweet Talk. A headrush of enchanting indie pop and transportive emotional journey, Enough of the Sweet Talk is a tour de force that showcases how much Lime Cordiale both continues to remain tied to their roots and evolve exponentially.

Actors Touring Company is partnering again with the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2024 to present Bodies of Water. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Italians in England will come to Edinburgh Fringe as part of Commedia dell' Arte at the Fringe. Performances run 2 - 24 August 2024 (not 11 & 18).

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have unveiled “Long Dark Night,” the third single from the band’s 18th studio album Wild God, set for release August 30th. This intimate twilight ballad is inspired by the poem “Dark Night of the Soul” by the Spanish 16th-century poet St. John of the Cross. Listen to it now!

Buckle up for a side-splitting, deeply moving experience and see the NHS as you've never seen it before.  Wake The Beast Theatre's 'In The Sick Of It' takes place in a hilarious and thought-provoking A&E, staffed by two exhausted but defiant heroes of the NHS and Social Care.

Partnering with oceanographer Georgy Manucharyan and six visionary composers, violinist Rachel Lee Priday will embark on a musically rich project that blends classical music with the visual poetry of fluid dynamics experiments, including a new album, Fluid Dynamics, with pianist David Kaplan out Friday, August 23, 2024 on Orchid Classics. 

ELIZABETH I will be presented as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.

Violinist Rachel Lee Priday releases her new album Fluid Dynamics, featuring works by Smith, Wiancko, Spinei, Andres, Lanzilotti, and Cerrone, with pianist David Kaplan.

Award-winning artist Selina Thompson (Salt;The Royal Court Theatre and BBC) will return to The Yard Theatre, London with the world premiere of Twine. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Writers based in Yorkshire are being invited to apply for a paid, year-long fellowship, which will see them working with Leeds Playhouse and Rollem Productions, alongside a place on the prestigious BBC Writers Voices programme, which will help them to hone their skills in stage and screen as well as gaining on-the-ground industry knowledge through a range of workshops, masterclasses, panels and industry talks.

TheaterWorks Hartford presents a new exhibition featuring works by six Connecticut-based artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles and mediums.

Birmingham Weekender will return this summer, Friday 23 – Monday 26 August, with free performances, installations, pop up experiences and new commissions from a host of regional, national and international companies.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival's Week 6 features Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown, showcasing innovative dance performances and engaging community events.

Zimmerli Art Museum showcases new works by 14 international artists, focusing on accessibility in the museum world. Explore diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to inclusivity in art.

WAM Theatre has announced the ensemble of performers and designers who are collaborating to create the site-specific performance fragments of Outside. This special, one-time-only performance, conceived and directed by new Artistic Director Genée Coreno, is a celebration of WAM's 15th Anniversary.

GRAMMY Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs collaborates with the Nashville Symphony to release organ concertos by Wayne Oquin and Christopher Rouse on Naxos, dedicated to Jacobs' exceptional artistry.

There's nothing like summer in the city! Summer 2024 in New York City will bring with it a handful on new Broadway, off-Broadway, and outdoor productions to take in this June July and August. Let BroadwayWorld be your guide!

The Royal Court has announced the cast and creative team of G by Tife Kusoro (SW1 Project). The cast are Selorm Adonu (Brother’s Keeper), Kadiesha Belgrave (Grud) and Ebenezer Gyau (Dear England) and the director is Monique Touko (School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play). 

The Cult’s 40th anniversary tour, which kicks off in July with the band’s first wave of European dates, before heading to Canada, and back to the band’s native U.K., sees an early preview of the soon-to-be-announced 2025 U.S. tour with select Western U.S. dates this September. Dates include stops in California, Oregon, and Washington state.

Swindon is getting ready to welcome a brand new Youth Arts festival this Summer. Signal Festival is a radical showcase of fresh talent and opportunity.

The short film Music in the Air from Tom Cavanaugh and AJ Ciccotelli will screen on Friday, June 28th at 6:00pm for the Gala Opening Night Shorts Program at Jersey Shore Film Festival. The screening will be held at the Baronet Rooftop at the Asbury Hotel.

Theatre Tuscaloosa will present ANYTHING GOES in August at the Bama Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The new cast has been announced for the debut UK and Ireland tour of Alexander S. Bermange’s hugely popular revue, I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical.