Performing Arts on the Cutting-edge
Hong Kong’s New Vision Arts Festival is one of the world’s most innovative arts events. Here we look at two exciting programmes Hong Kong’s New … Read more
Frida Kahlo to get the Broadway musical treatment
Iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo to get the Broadway treatment in 2024. The late painter will be the subject of Frida, The Musical, a new … Read more
Klaus Dörr resigns from Volksbühne after sexual harassment allegations
Klaus Dörr, artistic director of the Volksbühne in Berlin, has resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. In total, 10 women have accused Dörr of various inappropriate behaviours.
The Actors Fund raises cash, honours Sarah Jessica Parker
The Actors Fund (TAF) – which provides a safety net for the US performing arts sector – raised USD1.1m (€940,000) via a Virtual Gala on … Read more
Broadway will stay closed until June 2021
The Broadway League has announced that shows will be suspended until at least 1 June. By that time the world’s most famous theatre district will … Read more
Musicians protest lack of support from UK Government
More than 400 musicians gathered outside the UK parliament on Tuesday 6 October to protest the Government’s lack of support for the music industry. Among … Read more
COVID safety scheme launched for UK theatres
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have launched a new COVID-19 safety code of conduct. Theatres with See It Safely certification will … Read more
Free classes for Black women theatre producers
Theatre producee Jacquelyn Bell is running a series of free workshops aimed at Black women who want to become – or further their careers as … Read more
New fund supports artists of colour in Australia
A new fund has been set up to help support Bla(c)k, Indigenous and POC theatre performers in Australia. The Artists of Colour Initiative (AOC) will award … Read more
New Creative Hub for theatre makers of African origin
Utopia Theatre is launching a new Creative Hub led by African theatre experts. Run in partnership with Sheffield Theatres, it will run for six months. … Read more