GalaPro is a theatre accessibility app that provides real time translation and captioning for theatregoers. Owned by The Shubert Organization, the GalaPro app offers a variety of services on demand for audiences on their phones. About GalaPro GalaPro. short for GalaPrompter, was setup in 2015 after the founders Hagai Pipko and Dr. Elena Litsyn saw […]
English National Opera have succeeded in obtaining funding for the coming year following a compromise with Arts Council England. As previously reported by TheatreArtLife, the UK was stunned and outraged following a ‘shake up’ in arts funding that blindsided the ENO with threats and demands to move the company outside of London. The current situation […]
Maxwell Fraser, known as Faithless frontman Maxi Jazz, has sadly passed away at the age of 65. The London-born singer was a multitalented musician, rapper, songwriter, and DJ. He is reported to have died peacefully in his sleep on 23rd December 2022. Maxi Jazz’s career Jazz started DJing in the 1980s with The Soul Food […]
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been announced as a new patron of Deafinitely Youth Theatre. The young actress is best known for her work in the British soap opera Eastenders and for winning Strictly Come Dancing 2021. The theatre company was thrilled to welcome her back – Ayling Ellis started her acting journey with Deafinitely Youth Theatre […]
The BBC has this week highlighted the outrage and wider reaction to the English National Opera funding cuts. As previously reported by TheatreArtLife in November, there was a shocking change to the funding distribution from Arts Council England, which not only slashed the prestigious company’s funding, but also suggested they relocate from London to the […]
Veronica Ryan is the winner of the 2022 Turner Prize. The sculptor is best known for her London installation that memorialized the Windrush generation. Ryan celebrated the momentous win at a ceremony held at the Tate in Liverpool, taking home £25,000 and the title of the award’s oldest winner to date, aged 66. Veronica Ryan’s […]
Berlusconi, A New Musical is coming to London in 2023. Created by Francesca Moody Productions and Wishful Thinking Musicals, BERLUSCONI is a naughty, noisy exposé of the original perma-tanned media mogul turned populist politician, told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story and break the veneer of that million Lira smile. […]
A conversation over the problematic nature of Miss Saigon has been raised in the UK theatre community, with debate ensuing over the issue. The issues have been highlighted by production companies and advocacy groups saying that the musical is racist and unacceptable in 2022. The debate around Miss Saigon The issue has been raised by […]
Arts Council England has announced a shake-up in funding cuts that will affect opera, with a focus on moving the Arts out of London in the coming years. The plans for a new model have caused concern from many in the UK over what might lay ahead following the rebuilding in a post-pandemic climate. The […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas is coming to London this December, in two productions that will star Danny Elfman and Phoebe Bridgers. World-renowned composer Elfman starred in the original 1993 film, and will be reprising his role of Jack Skellington for the live concerts. The Nightmare Before Christmas Live In Concert Jack is Back! Multiple award-winning […]
The Black British Theatre Awards 2022 took place on 16th October, in a celebration of the stage’s finest talents. The awards are the UK’s first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry. About the BBTAs The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs) were launched in 2019, […]
British rock band Queen have shared a previously unheard song from 1988, titled Face It Alone. The unreleased song was recorded 34 years ago, and features the late legendary Freddie Mercury on vocals. The track was recorded as part of The Miracle album material, however it never made it to the record. Face It Alone […]
Back To The Future stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd were reunited at this year’s Comic Con, in a Q&A with an excited audience. The pair looked back on their friendship over the decades since the release of the iconic 1985 film trilogy, and covered a host of topics. Back To The Future Fox […]
UK rapper and singer Stormzy has shared his thoughts on diversity in his acceptance speech at the 2022 AIM Awards. Sending his thanks in a remote video message, the musician expressed how much it meant for him to accept the Diversity Champion Award, and hoping that more would embrace diversity in a real and practical […]
Following five-star rave reviews in London, For A Palestinian is heading to Bristol to wow audiences with the moving theatre show. Described as ‘astonishingly powerful’, this performance by co-writer Bilal Hasna, who is the star of the upcoming Disney+ series Extraordinary is produced by WoLab, and was co-written and directed by Aaron Kilercioglu. For A […]
Musical Con, The West End’s first ever musical theatre fan convention is coming to London and is brand new for 2022. The entire musical theatre community is coming together under one roof for the first time for a weekend-long celebration of all things musical at ExCel London this October. About Musical Con The debut Musical […]
The sad news has been announced that after 35 years, The Phantom Of The Opera will close on Broadway. Unfortunately, the longest running show on Broadway simply could not recover following the pandemic closure, and will close its doors in February 2023. The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway The musical has played on Broadway […]
Her Majesty’s Theatre on London’s West End will be renamed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As it is tradition to name the theatre after the current reigning monarch, the name change of the iconic venue will be adjusted to reflect King Charles III, who takes over from his late mother. About Her Majesty’s […]
Music legend David Bowie will receive a place on the London Music Walk of Fame later this month. The late singer who passed in 2016 would have turned 75 years old this year. Bowie joins British peers across music genres on the stone plaque’s in Camden, North London. The Music Walk of Fame ceremony The […]
Taylor Hawkins, the late drummer of Foo Fighters, has been remembered in the first of two shows which took place in London. Wembley Stadium played host to the memorial gig, welcoming fans and a full line-up of A-list musicians who gathered to pay tribute. Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium The Foo Fighters website […]
The opening production of @sohoplace will be The New Vic’s much acclaimed production Marvellous, directed by Theresa Heskins. The New Vic theatre is the oldest purpose built, in-the-round theatre in the UK and @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre in 50 years, with a flexible, 602-seat auditorium, purpose built and opening in-the-round. Marvellous […]
The Great British Bake Off: The Musical is the latest addition to reality-TV shows that have been adapted for the stage. The musical production, which runs in Cheltenham throughout the summer, has high hopes of continuing on the West End, with previews well received by The Guardian who caught a rehearsal prior to opening night. […]
West End show ticket prices have risen to new heights due to inflation following the pandemic. According to The Stage, who compiled the numbers of ticket costs and the factors influencing pricing in their survey, tickets to West End shows are now 21% higher than the pre-pandemic cost. The most expensive tickets for plays and […]
Rose Alice is an award-winning Rogue Ballerina and Choreographer, and cites dance as being her absolute purpose in life. Her career has taken her to stages around the world, including the Palais Garnier, The Royal Opera House, Lincoln Centre, The Royal Albert Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House and more. Rose has also […]
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