China is set to build a huge city dedicated to the arts, recent reports have stated. The £2 billion 988-acre site, 60 miles from Beijing, will include performance venues, a museum, exhibition space for artist residencies and offices. It is the latest of a number of “cultural towns” to be built by private developers, and the city could ‘open’ as early as next year. Continue reading China to build new city dedicated to the arts
New 2,000-seat theatre to open in London
The Troubadour Wembley Park will open in autumn 2018 as a flexible 1,000- to 2,000-seat venue, able to be configured for in-the-round, immersive and proscenium arch shows. Moving away from the typical West End locations for theatres, this new build will also accommodate varying new audiences. Continue reading New 2,000-seat theatre to open in London
Elmhurst Ballet School presents its summer shows
Elmhurst Ballet School, the associate school of Birmingham Royal Ballet, has announced details of its popular annual summer shows. Between 6 and 13 July, ‘Summer Creations – An Evening of New Work’ will showcase an ambitious programme of new commissions and world premieres by highly sought after choreographers, the school’s artistic staff and prize winning students. Continue reading Elmhurst Ballet School presents its summer shows
Christmas casting for London Palladium
Dawn French is set to make her pantomime debut this Christmas in the London Palladium’s production of Snow White, a much anticipated show for both fans and pantomime lovers alike. Continue reading Christmas casting for London Palladium
Sadler’s Wells commissions Akram Khan to create new film
Sadler’s Wells has commissioned Associate Artist Akram Khan to create a short film inspired by XENOS, his final new full-length solo. The seven minute film, XEN, produced by Illuminations for Sadler’s Wells, is a reimagined version of Akram Khan’s performance but for the screen, and is available for viewers to watch online. XEN is part of Sadler’s Wells’ commitment to developing new forms of dance which reach new and further audiences. Continue reading Sadler’s Wells commissions Akram Khan to create new film
Shobana Jeyasingh Dance announces the tour of Contagion
This autumn Shobana Jeyasingh Dance brings Shobana’s latest dance work Contagion to six science, art and war-related sites across the country. As a major new dance work, the tour opens on 15 September at the Gymnasium Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, a former army barracks where soldiers were sent to keep fit during the First World War. Continue reading Shobana Jeyasingh Dance announces the tour of Contagion
The Australian Ballet to bring Coppélia to regional and remote Australian communities
The Australian Ballet is bringing the much-loved ballet Coppélia to regional and remote communities in Australia in 2018. The critically acclaimed production will be presented in Victoria, Queensland and the Northern Territory from 18 July – 24 August. Continue reading The Australian Ballet to bring Coppélia to regional and remote Australian communities
Underbelly & Cirque Alfonse present TABARNAK
Canadian circus stars Cirque Alfonse bring TABARNAK to the Underbelly Circus Hub at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, reflecting on the importance of heritage, tradition and coming together through raucous contemporary circus cabaret in its UK premiere. Continue reading Underbelly & Cirque Alfonse present TABARNAK
English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer
On 11 June, English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer competition will be held at the London Coliseum for the first time. Continue reading English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer
Vitsoe and Motionhouse choreograph a creative space
The internationally renowned touring dance-circus company, Motionhouse, has joined British furniture manufacturer Vitsoe in its new home in Royal Leamington Spa, bringing together the arts and manufacturing in one inspirational space. The pair wanted to create a space that was adaptable and enabled the exploration of cultural interactions and connections. The collaboration therefore brings together creative minds from different disciplines, offering new perspectives that enrich working lives. Continue reading Vitsoe and Motionhouse choreograph a creative space