Dream of the Red Chamber tours to China
San Francisco Opera (SFO) will see its new production Dream of the Red Chamber go on tour to China in September, 2017. Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng … Read more
ReBalance to redress gender disparity
Festival Republic and PRS for Music Foundation have launched a project to promote female-led bands and solo acts. Titled ReBalance, the scheme aims to redress … Read more
Big names head to Brisbane
Brisbane Festival has announced its full programme for 2017, which includes five world premieres and 11 Australian premieres. The festival runs from 9-30 September in … Read more
The Exorcist to make West End debut
Cult horror classic The Exorcist will make its West End theatrical debut in October. Based on the best-selling novel by William Peter Blatty, it tells … Read more
Audience strips off for Hair
A new production of Hair will take the concept of immersive theatre to the max. The musical gained notoriety for its nudity when it first … Read more
59 Productions to lead Freer|Sackler reopening
The Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M Sackler Gallery will reopen on 14 October with a special art installation from Tony Award-winner 59 … Read more
Opera stars unite for victims of Grenfell Tower
Cadogan Hall will host a fundraising concert for victims of Grenfell Tower fire in September. The London tragedy killed at least 80 people on 14 June, with … Read more
LA Phil appoints new assistant conductor
Los Angeles Philharmonic has appointed Paolo Bortolameolli as assistant conductor for the 2017-18 season. The Chilean will guest conduct throughout LA Phil’s season as well … Read more
Plácido Domingo announces Operalia winners
Romanian soprano Adela Zaharia and South African tenor Levy Sekgapane have triumphed in Plácido Domingo’s Operalia competition. The two singers each take home USD30,000 (€25,000) … Read more
Edinburgh International Festival 2017 kicks off this Friday – here’s what’s on
The highly-anticipated 70th anniversary edition of Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) kicks off this coming weekend with a massive free event on Friday 4 and Saturday … Read more