Following a stream of controversy and change in recent months, it has now been announced the Eurovision voting system will change in 2023. After the 2022 show saw accusations of rigging and dishonesty, the new approach is an attempt to make the points and scoring much more transparent and fairer for the competitors. The European […]
Several countries are priced out of competing in Eurovision 2023 due to increasing entry fees. While the anticipation for the upcoming competition has been building after the recent announcement that the UK would be hosting the event in Liverpool in order to support winners Ukraine, it seems there is another, less positive side to next […]
The Tank NYC presents the World Premiere of Immense Joy, a new show devised and directed by Anna Kohler. Inspired by the writings of Clarise Lispector, Immense Joy is scheduled for a run from 8 – 18 September 2022 at The Tank NYC. Immense Joy The Tank presents Immense Joy, a new work devised and directed […]
At C ARTS, a dynamic slate of female solo artists explore complex themes in the search for hope and joy at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Returning live this year to the Fringe, C ARTS has curated a wide-ranging collection of award-winning work, including a diverse slate of female solo performers, many making their Fringe debuts. A […]
The iconic Edinburgh Fringe Festival is back for 2022. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Fringe, this year looks like the return the world has been waiting for after online events dominated during the height of the pandemic. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival will run from 5th – 29th August 2022, taking place all over the […]
Edinburgh International Festival returns with the first full programme since the 2020 and 2021 events were cancelled. Taking place from 5 – 28 August, tickets go on sale from 8 April. The 2022 event celebrates 75 years of the festival, complete with world premieres, bold collaborations and world-renowned artists in Edinburgh’s iconic theatres and concert halls.
Coachella 2022 has been announced following the festival’s long hiatus since the 2019 event due to the pandemic. The USA’s most high-profile music event is planning to go ahead on the to consecutive weekends of 15th – 17th April and 22nd – 24th April, with the full lineup being announced for the California festival. The […]
The world’s first fully digital performance of The Ring Cycle will be performed at Queensland Performing Arts Centre in 2023.
After a virtual and music-less celebration in 2020, the 36th Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2021 came back with a star-studded spectacular evening filled with outstanding performances and appearances.
Come From Away, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical is set for a one-night-only performance live from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Following a break from the coronavirus pandemic restrictions that closed the show, the musical will be hosted outside in a free concert show come rain […]
It’s almost impossible to concentrate on what’s in front of us right now. We’re all so overloaded with stimuli that the average attention span has shrunk to goldfish lengths. My husband scolds me on a daily basis for scrolling through my phone as I half-engage with whatever TV show we’re watching. I sometimes find myself being surprised by plot points that occurred months ago because I was playing Best Fiends when they were introduced. That’s why I’ve always loved seeing movies in the theater. I turn my phone off, the lights go down and I’m laser focused on the giant screen in front of me for two hours. Unfortunately, many other cinemagoers are not as disciplined. I’ve seen people read the New York Post on gigantic iPads in the middle of a dark movie theater. Drinks and snacks are an essential part of the movie theater experience, but they create non-stop ambient noise. I also live in New York City and New Yorkers love to have full, one-sided conversations with characters in movies and are more than willing to loudly explain mundane plot points to their companions. So where can anyone go to have a chance of consuming entertainment without being distracted by their devices and their fellow culture enthusiasts? The theater.
Make Music Day takes place annually on 21st June, and this year brings new challenges of how to participate with the festival taking place solely online in some parts of the world where people are still facing social distancing restrictions.
You are going to make mistakes, you just are, there is no one who hasn’t made a mistake. One of my favorite things about the West End is our pragmatic approach to a life long career. Common phases in use are “ We’ll all be laughing about it in a years time” “I’ll dine out on this for years” and “I’ve screwed up bigger shows than this one”.
These days Casting Directors often ask actors to bring in their own material to at least one night of their workshops or showcases. And, if you ‘re lucky enough to get a meeting with an agent who wants to see some work, you’ll have to be ready with material. My clients often ask me where to find material and how to choose. You want to be seen in the best light possible, right? You want to be very well-prepared and read something you’re actually right for…but how do you know what material will suit you?
Melbourne French Theatre are about to launch their latest show Le Père Noël est une Ordure at the Library at the Dock in the Docklands in Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Amongst the cast is an eclectic group of people who have come together to present this play in French with English Surtitles. TheatreArtLife asked a few questions to Guillaume Sabouraud who plays Katia, the transvestite and Richard Ryan who plays Preskovich.
In 1712 Joseph Addison, founder of English daily newspaper ‘The Spectator’, wrote the following:
“There is no question but our great-grandchildren will be very curious to know the reason why their forefathers used to sit together like an audience of foreigners in their own country, and to hear whole plays acted before them in a tongue which they did not understand.”
I think we can all agree that the impact of music on an audience is undeniable… Music has been around since the dawn of civilization and nothing indicates that it will ever cease to move, inspire and motivate us. It has evolved to become a fundamental part of human life and the human mind has evolved to perceive music as the universal language we all speak. It is without doubts nor reservations when I say that music is one of the most powerful tools we, as showmakers, possess.
We have seen the reality shows that depict the lives on “stage moms” and the sort. We all watch and cringe or sometimes we even say “hey, I know someone just like that” or “that reminds me of so-in-so”. But the fact is that the odds are that someone else could be saying the same thing about us. We don’t want to face the cold hard truth that we, ourselves, can often dawn those not so desirable traits of a complete stage mom. So, just in case you don’t know how to spot these traits here are a few warning signs. Hopefully it’s not too late!
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