News

Big changes at Alphabetti

22 January 2021

Newcastle’s Alphabetti Theatre is rethinking its approach to programming and its relationship with artists

Alexia starts Birmingham theatre’s online workshops

22 January 2021

Birmingham’s Alexia McIntosh has kicked off a series of digital masterclasses at the Hippodrome in the city: 25 online workshops for young people aged between 7 and 25.

The Fire Station has a new Director

19 January 2021

Sunderland’s newest arts venue, The Fire Station, has appointed its first Director, Tamsin Austin.

Belgrade to host Dorian Gray online streaming

19 January 2021

Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is to host a digital streaming of the Oscar Wilde play The Picture of Dorian Gray which will “push the theatrical form”.

The colourful Shadow of Kneehigh

18 January 2021

Kneehigh has released a free online educational resource pack, The Shadow Kit.

Musicians considering conductor role

17 January 2021

Musicians are invited to join new international conducting competition online.

Black women's Voices against violence

17 January 2021

Interdisciplinary performance arts project is now accepting submissions until 14 February for campaign against violence towards women.

MANIPULATE digital

17 January 2021

This year's MANIPULATE Festival goes online to deliver screenings, workshops and a celebration of womxn in animation, with some lucky Scots getting a moving sculpture installation.

Papatango Shook online

17 January 2021

Papatango New Writing Prize-winner Shook has been filmed and will be online next month, whilst this year's Prize continues to accept submissions.

Derby Theatre to stage Wheatle’s Home Girl

16 January 2021

A new stage adaptation of Alex Wheatle’s Home Girl is to be staged at Derby Theatre with Derby’s Cultural Education Partnership, professional writers, care-experienced young people and other young theatre-makers.

First ‘Made in the North East’ dance commission announced

15 January 2021

The first recipient of Dance City’s £25,000 'Made In The North East' (MITNE) commission has been announced.

Insane Animals runs riot again

15 January 2021

Insane Animals, a musical comedy that premièred at HOME, Manchester in March, is now available as an original cast recording.

Octagon makes space for new ideas

15 January 2021

Throughout January, Bolton Octagon will host three local artists in its brand new rehearsal space following a £12 million redevelopment.

Beauty of an extended Beast

15 January 2021

St Helens Theatre Royal is extending the online version of Beauty and the Beast until the end of January.

Home school boost from Lowry

15 January 2021

The Lowry in Salford has a timetable of free creative activities to support positive mental health in lockdown.

Snow Queen out of the shadows

15 January 2021

Lancaster-based theatre company Three Left Feet presents a shadow puppet theatrical retelling of The Snow Queen to watch online.

Micro chance for three new works

15 January 2021

Oldham Coliseum Theatre has launched Micro Commissions 2021, offering investment, support and a platform for three artists/companies from the region to create new work.

Putting trust into Action

15 January 2021

Action Transport Theatre in Ellesmere Port is looking for new trustees to support the next phase of growth.

Panto Season 2020: Online Pantos - last chance to watch!

15 January 2021

There's still time to visit Pantoland online. Listings of the shows you can watch from the comfort of your own home.

Curve goes back to school with classroom initiative

14 January 2021

Leicester’s Curve theatre is supporting home schooling during the third national lockdown with an educational initiative called Curve Classroom.