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Greenwich Dance’s Talking Moves podcast is to return with a one-off special, “Arts Funding in Crisis”, with Nicholas Hytner and Tarek Iskander, released on Friday 28 July 2023 on its Digital Stage. Fronted by CEO and Creative Director of Greenwich Dance, Melanie Precious, this one-off episode explores the current funding climate for professional and community arts in… Continue reading Hytner and Iskander on Greenwich Dance podcast

The second of three Birmingham-focused commissions for Birmingham Royal Ballet is Black Sabbath—The Ballet. It will feature full orchestrations of famous Black Sabbath tracks such as “Paranoid” and “Iron Man”, as well as new orchestral works inspired by their music, all performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia. This full-evening ballet has three composers and three… Continue reading Black Sabbath ballet opens September

The fourth annual Liverpool Theatre Festival opens July 20. The 11-day programme features 18 productions, some premières, while others are coming to Liverpool for the first time. Some shows will feature prior to their Edinburgh Fringe run and there is the biggest family programme to date. The line-up includes comedy, drama, musicals, drag, family shows, LGBTQ and… Continue reading Fourth Liverpool Theatre Fest

The Octagon Theatre is planning free storytelling sessions for a tour of Bolton Libraries. It’s part of the Octagon’s three-year Sharing Stories community project funded by The Oglesby Charitable Trust, which works with families across Bolton. Families can enjoy a live story reading of popular children’s books, followed by a creative session, with activities varying… Continue reading Octagon on tour to Bolton libraries

Outside In is part of this year’s Greater Manchester Fringe Festival on July 25, 26 and 30 at Gullivers in the Northern Quarter. Kidnapped from Brownies in an ice cream van, forced to tend to a Santa with explosive bowels in the Arndale grotto, haunted by a failed comedian, Ilaria just wants a gang. But… Continue reading Outside In and on the fringe

Hit solo show A Manchester Anthem, winner of VAULT Festival ‘Show Of The Week Award’ and Pleasance ‘Pick of VAULT Award’, heads to Edinburgh Festival Fringe August 2–27 (except 7 & 16) at The Green, Pleasance Courtyard (33). Actor Tom Claxton delivers a high-energy performance as working-class Mancunian Tommy, bidding a final farewell to his hometown… Continue reading Manchester Anthem for Edinburgh

Anna Hibiscus’ Song at Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, Sheffield, July 7-15 is a theatrical adaptation of the children’s book by Atinuke. Staged in the intimate Playhouse, it’s told through music, dance, puppetry and traditional African storytelling. Suitable for children aged 3+ and their families, the performances will be interactive and colourful. The cast includes Althea Burey (Narrator,… Continue reading Anna Hibiscus’ Song for Sheffield

West End performer Daniel Taylor bursts into Blackpool Grand Theatre this month fresh from Glastonbury Festival with his show The Very Best of Tommy Cooper. His one-man show celebrates one of Britain’s best entertainers and was billed as one of the top ten attractions at this year’s festival. Daniel was last seen at Blackpool Grand in… Continue reading Glastonbury to Blackpool just like that!

Manchester International Festival returns until July 16 with new work from artists including Ryan Gander, Maxine Peake, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tino Sehgal and Juan Mata, and music from John Grant, Angélique Kidjo, Alison Goldfrapp and more. A major exhibition of Yayoi Kusama’s spectacular inflatables forms a centrepiece of the festival and offers the first opportunity to… Continue reading Inflatable fun for Manchester festival