Colin Marr to lead Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Colin Marr has been appointed as theatre director at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. He leaves his role as chief executive at Eden Court, having held the … Read more
Kenya’s dance sensation
A young Kenyan dancer has earned a scholarship to the English National Ballet School in London. Joel Kioko only took up ballet a few years … Read more
Poet launches ice cream opera
English poet Ian McMillan, best known for his programmes on BBC Radio 4, is set to make his opera debut. Written by McMillan, Ice Cream: … Read more
Steve Jobs: the opera
Steve Jobs is the subject of a new opera premiering in Santa Fe this month. The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs was commissioned by Santa Fe Opera … Read more
Misty Copeland at Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles Philharmonic has opened its summer concert season at the Hollywood Bowl with an appearance from Misty Copeland. LA Phil’s opening night at … Read more
International Festival Encounters for emerging professionals
A prestigious five-day summer school for ambitious producers, programmers, creative artists and performers is seeking new recruits. Participation is by selection only and interested candidates should … Read more
Witches 1, Phantoms 0
Wicked has overtaken The Phantom of the Opera in sales and is now the second highest grossing musical of all time. The Wizard of Oz-inspired … Read more
Nelsons turns back on Tosca
Andris Nelsons is the latest major name to pull out of the Metropolitan Opera’s upcoming production of Tosca. The new staging, directed by David McVicar, … Read more
Domingo aims for 4,000
Plácido Domingo hopes to reach a staggering 4,000 performances before he retires. The singer, who has switched from tenor to baritone as his career has … Read more
Nureyev cancellation causes controversy
The world premiere of Nureyev, a new ballet about the life of the 21st century’s most iconic dancer, has been unexpectedly cancelled. Directed by Kirill Serebrennikov, … Read more