Norway: the Oslo Philharmonic
Last year the Oslo Philharmonic invited a group of schoolchildren into its home venue, the city’s Konserthus, to perform a challenging, experimental programme of music. ‘We … Read more
Norway: Verdensteatret
Norway’s Verdensteatret stages both live theatre performances and gallery installations. Bringing together designers, artists, musicians and sound and lighting experts, the team builds intricate sculptures … Read more
Colombia: Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá
Every two years, the Colombian capital is taken over by a carnival of performing arts. The Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá has become instrumental in … Read more
Austria: Salzburg Experimental Academy of Dance
When choreographer Susan Quinn moved from New York to Salzburg in the early 90s, a professional dance course in the city was non-existent, and training … Read more
Belgium: Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
‘Porter la musique partout où elle peut aller’ is the rather melodic motto of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège. Roughly translating as ‘Carry music … Read more
Belgium: ballets C de la B
As one of the foremost artists to emerge from the Flemish new wave era of the 1980s, choreographer Alain Platel continues to attract critical acclaim … Read more
Belgium: Anima Eterna Brugge
Jos van Immerseel, artistic director of period ensemble Anima Eterna Brugge, was once criticised for taking a historical approach to musical masterpieces, but now he’s … Read more
Belgium: Concertgebouw Brugge
Concertgebouw Brugge, a venue in the pretty Belgian town that presents music and contemporary dance, takes its education and participation programmes beyond the usual post-show … Read more
Australia: Belvoir
Whether it’s helping to tear down the canon or providing a platform for marginalised voices, Belvoir has been nurturing the work of Australian playwrights for … Read more
Australia: Cre8ion
Based in Sydney, Cre8ion is a production and touring company that specialises in large-scale shows and spectacles. It’s an organisation that tends to take on … Read more