Visual Art

London Transport Museum to Display Rare Objects at Acton Depot

The London Transport Museum is putting on a display of recent discoveries this weekend (26th and 27th September) when its Acton depot, which is normally closed to the public, opens its doors as part of the Design Uncovered open weekend. Forming part of the Museum's London by Design season which opened earlier this month and… Continue reading London Transport Museum to Display Rare Objects at Acton Depot

Theatre

Cast Announced for Gigi @ Tabard Theatre

The Tabard Theatre has announced the cast for the theatre's production of Colette and Anita Loos' Gigi, running from the 28th October until the 21st November. Last seen in London sixty years ago, this new production is directed by Mark Giesser, whose production of Alan Alada's Radiance was sold out during its run at the… Continue reading Cast Announced for Gigi @ Tabard Theatre

Books

Book Review: Becoming Queen by Kate Williams

Kate Williams looks at the life of not one princess but two in this engaging and fascinating historical book that examines how the death of Victoria's cousin Princess Charlotte put her close to the throne. Starting with the tragic life of Princess Charlotte, a life that is not familiar to many people given the antics… Continue reading Book Review: Becoming Queen by Kate Williams

Theatre

Full Cast Announced for Hackney Empire’s Production of Jack & The Beanstalk

The Hackney Empire has today announced the full cast for its highly anticipated 2015 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. The newly announced cast members will be joining Debbie Kurup  as Jack, Clive Rowe as Dame Daisy Trott and Kat B as snowman. Joining Rowe, Kurup and Kat B in this year's production the cast includes: Jocelyn… Continue reading Full Cast Announced for Hackney Empire’s Production of Jack & The Beanstalk

Music

Cast Change Announced for Ariadne auf Naxos at the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House has today announced that Welsh tenor Wynne Evans has withdrawn from singing the role of Scaramuccio in the upcoming performances of Ariadne auf Naxos due to personal reasons. This role will now be performed by Korean tenor and former Jette Parker Young Artist Ji-Min Park. Park joined the Jette Parker Young… Continue reading Cast Change Announced for Ariadne auf Naxos at the Royal Opera House

Visual Art

New Tate Modern to Open on 17th June 2016

Tate have today announced that the new Tate Modern, designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron, will open to the public on the 17th June 2016. To celebrate the opening, school children from across the UK will be invited to a special preview taking place on the 16th June. Young people will also be invited… Continue reading New Tate Modern to Open on 17th June 2016

drama, Theatre

Ovalhouse Announces Autumn Season

The Ovalhouse has announced its new Autumn season titled 'Fabulism', which is a form of magical realism in which elements of fantastical elements are placed into an everyday setting. During this season, the Ovalhouse will open its doors to the possibility to Fabulism, making ordinary things extraordinary. Featured in this imaginative new season at the… Continue reading Ovalhouse Announces Autumn Season

Music

Coming soon to the Royal Opera House… A Classic Production of Bizet’s Carmen

The Royal Opera House is preparing to bring their classic production of Georges Bizet's Carmen back to the stage from the 19th October - 30th November. Directed by Francesca Zambello, the production will feature a number of international stars throughout its run including: Jonas Kaufmann, Anita Rachvelishvili, Elena Maximova, Sonya Yoncheva and Bryan Hymel. This… Continue reading Coming soon to the Royal Opera House… A Classic Production of Bizet’s Carmen

Theatre

New Production Images Released NYT Production of Wuthering Heights

Production images have been released for the National Youth Theatre production of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel Wuthering Heights, performing as part of the 2015 REP season at the Ambassadors Theatre. The production begins previews this Friday (25th September) and has been adapted by Stephanie Street and directed by Emily Lin. When Heathcliff, a mysterious child… Continue reading New Production Images Released NYT Production of Wuthering Heights

Theatre

Artists Announced for the Return of La Soirée at the Southbank Centre

Some of the artist's taking part in the limited Christmas season return of La Soirée at the Southbank Centre have been announced. With a mixture of old favourites and brand new acts, the show will feature world class acts from across the globe. Crowned winner at this year's Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment, as well as just… Continue reading Artists Announced for the Return of La Soirée at the Southbank Centre