Scotland’s Dovecot Studios, in partnership with The Scottish Gallery, will mark the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with an exhibition of recent paintings which describe the romance and grandeur of the Scottish landscape, alongside the urban dystopia for which the artist is known. Christina Jansen, director of The Scottish Gallery, commented: "McFadyen paints the... Continue Reading →
News: Orleans House Gallery’s new exhibition to address environmental crisis
Addressing the ecological crisis of our time, Orleans House Gallery’s Remember the Future will see artists in residence setting up studios in this historic gallery on Richmond’s riverside. Over time our relationship with nature has become damaged; Remember the Future will explore how we can renew this relationship using the guest artists’ research to investigate... Continue Reading →
News: ABBA MANIA to return to the West End for first time in 19 years
After a year of silence on the West End, audiences are invited to dust off their flares to become a Dancing Queen and say ‘Thank You For The Music’ with ABBA MANIA. Last seen in the West End nearly two decades ago, the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute concert is back by popular demand... Continue Reading →
News: Turtle Opera announces free workshops for children on the autism spectrum
Turtle Opera, a music and drama creative project for children on the autism spectrum, has announced its free workshop series for 2021. Allowing children to create their own group performance of music and story, the Saturday workshops will initially be held on Zoom and then at the Ogston Music School – St Edward’s School, Oxford.... Continue Reading →
News: Fabergé Eggs to go on show in UK for the first time for major exhibition on the goldsmith in London
Opening this November, the V&A announces Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith and the importance of his little-known London branch. With a focus on Fabergé’s Edwardian high society clientele, the exhibition will shine a light on his triumphs in Britain as... Continue Reading →
Review: Remembering the Oscars (online)
Strictly Come Dancing was the saving grace for many in 2020, giving us a much-needed dose of normality during what was certainly an unpredictable year. And for those of us who can’t wait for the next series to hit our screens later this year, Strictly dancers Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have got us covered.... Continue Reading →
News: PDSW presents the English premiere of Invisible Dances
Invisible Dances has become a global phenomenon with performances across six continents and this April it will make its English premiere. Part of PDSW’s Dancing in the Street that brings dance to your doorstep, Elisabeth Schilling’s Invisible Dances is organised and performed in collaboration with local artists. This innovative participatory piece overcomes the challenges of... Continue Reading →
News: Magic Mike The Arena Tour to open May 2022
Magic Mike The Arena Tour will open in May 2022. With more dancers, bigger numbers and more spectacle than ever before, this will be the first time a live performance of Magic Mike has ever been staged outside of an intimate, cabaret-style space. The Arena Tour will open in Belfast on 6 May, followed by Glasgow, Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle,... Continue Reading →
Review: Curse of the Crackles! Shoreditch Town Hall (online)
Let’s face it, we’ve all had a pretty tough year, but children have had a pretty unsettling time over the last 12 months, what with home schooling and not being able to see their friends. Thankfully Shoreditch Town Hall has come to the rescue in a bid to lift their spirits with the world premiere... Continue Reading →
News: Outdoor photography exhibition Isolating Together marks one year of lockdown
Marking one year since the first Covid-19 lockdown began in the UK, Isolating Together is an outdoor photography exhibition portraying inspiring stories of community, action and solidarity during the pandemic. Running for 10 days, Isolating Together will be displayed at 18 locations including a selection of iconic spaces across Camden. The entirely crowdfunded exhibition celebrates... Continue Reading →