Theatre show links audition and asylum
A new Australian show is making a political point by paralleling the process of an actor auditioning and a refugee seeking asylum. The Audition, which … Read more
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Resilience through the arts
Anne-Laure Mathieu interviews psychologist Lisa Ndejuru, as she explains how she uses art to help refugees come to terms with their exile. Anne-Laure Mathieu: 7 April, 2019 was … Read more
The Jungle playwrights win Genesis Foundation Prize
Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, directors of Good Chance Theatre, have won the 2018 Genesis Prize. The duo were recognised for their work with refugees … Read more
The power to make a difference
Tamzin Aitken and Libby Papakyriacou both work behind the scenes at London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). Acting independently, they have organised a benefit concert on 15 … Read more
Edward Gardner leads concert for child refugees
Conductor Edward Gardner will lead a concert to raise funds for refugee children. Proceeds from the 15 January, 2018 event – titled A Child of … Read more
Shakespeare’s Globe perform Hamlet for Calais refugees
Shakespeare’s Globe is taking its worldwide touring show Hamlet to Jungle refugee camp in Calais, France. The performance on 3 February is part of Good … Read more
Music therapy helps Syrian refugees
Composer and activist Nigel Osborne speaks to IAM about his work with Syrian refugees in Lebanon. ‘My ideas first came together in Kosovo,’ says Osborne. … Read more
Vienna Philharmonic’s home for refugees
While many orchestras have held benefit concerts to do their bit to help asylum seekers in crisis, Vienna Philharmonic (VPO) has gone one step further – … Read more