How Russia’s theatre scene has been obliterated by Putin’s culture war: View from stage of Moscow's Vakhtangov Theatre. Pavel L Photo and Video/Shutterstock Over the past decade, Russian president Vladimir Putin’s regime has introduced ideologically driven cultural policies intended to shape a new, virtuous Russian citizen for the future. For those – like Putin himself …
Africans in World War 1: artist William Kentridge’s epic theatre production restores forgotten histories: Choreographer and dancer Gregory Maqoma helped create the production. Stella Olivier/The Head & The Load South African artist William Kentridge became world famous for his charcoal drawings and hand-drawn animated films, but his work continued to grow in scope and he …
Much Ado About Nothing: National Youth Theatre gives Shakespeare the Love Island treatment: “What’s your type on paper?” is frequently asked by contestants on the popular reality dating show Love Island. “Rich, that’s certaine” responds Benedick, a contestant on “Nothing Island”, who appears to know exactly what he likes. “Wise, or I’ll none”, “virtuous”, “fair”, …
How British theatre censorship laws have inadvertently created a rich archive of Black history: Readers reports, scripts and selected photographs. From top left Garland Anderson, Una Marson and Isabel Cooley who appeared in the ethnic Players Theatre Guild productions of Anna Lucasta. Alamy/Fair Use/Creative Commons In an age of so-called “cancel culture” it’s important to …
How the Wagatha Christie play is changing the narrative of British ‘documentary theatre’: Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial In May 2022, a two-week libel trial at the high court in London dominated the front pages of the UK’s tabloid press. The case represented the culmination in a long-running saga that had held the …
A cool WordPress image: ‘Seven Year Itch’ by Blue Heron Theatre Company in Holly Michigan Photo by Matt Bach Image by mattbachFlint A fallen tomato plant and a bottle of champagne. A middle-aged man home alone while his wife and daughter are away on vacation. A beautiful young temptress. And there you have all the …
How I reunited the most important documents in English theatre history for the first time in 200 years: Most of what we know about the beginnings of English professional theatre as a financial enterprise and artistic endeavour comes from thousands of manuscript pages in the archive of Philip Henslowe (1550-1616) and his son-in-law and business …
The pandemic nearly killed theatre – the creative way it fought back could leave it stronger: When the UK went into lockdown in 2020, its multibillion-pound theatre industry could have ceased to exist. However, the vacuum caused by this physical shutdown served in many cases as a spurring force for increased creativity and resourcefulness. Productions did …
LGBT+ history: The Amazing Life of Margot Heuman – how theatre gave voice to a queer Holocaust survivor: Many Holocaust plays feature Jewish teenagers coming of age in the shadow of the death camps. Yet these works often present sentimentalised, redemptive stories, such as the 1950s production of The Diary of Anne Frank. They foreground …
How Enid Blyton created the template for children’s theatre in Britain: Enid Blyton with two children who starred in the stage production of Noddy in Toyland. Reuters/Alamy Head to London’s West End and you are likely to find all sorts of plays for families, inspired by some of the most loved children stories. There is …
Outside theatre: why it mustn’t stop after the pandemic: PA images/Alamy.com Indoor theatre is back. Despite audiences being inscrutable in masks, I’ve seen two packed shows and begun to believe that theatres are finally recovering after a dreadful year. But the outdoor experiments that have kept theatre’s flame alight during the pandemic shouldn’t be cast …
The Story Behind the Development of the EZCal, an Easy-to-Use Picture Quality-Calibrating App That Transforms Your Living Room Into a Home Theatre: The Story Behind the Development of the EZCal, an Easy-to-Use Picture Quality-Calibrating App That Transforms Your Living Room Into a Home Theatre Ever since the beginning of the global pandemic, we have been …
Ola Rotimi: the enduring influence of a Nigerian theatre giant: Nigerian playwright Ola Rotimi on one of his stage sets. Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images Twenty years after his death, the Nigerian dramatist Ola Rotimi is attracting renewed interest. San Diego State University hosted a webinar in April 2021 where the affection and reverence …
South Africa in the news: Online events – concerts, festivals and theatre to stream online: Staying home and looking for where to stream the latest South African theatre, concerts and festivals, here’s a look at where and what to stream online …: “South Africa” – BingNews Large methane leak detected over South Africa coal mining …
The closing of South Africa’s Fugard Theatre points to systemic failures: The Fugard Theatre's revival of the South African musical King Kong in 2017. Daniel Rutland Manners/Courtesy The Fugard Theatre South Africa’s theatre fraternity has reacted with heartbreak to the announcement that Cape Town’s famous Fugard Theatre has closed its doors for good. Named after …
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South Africa in the news: War Horse I National Theatre Live London I Cinema Augusta: Captured Live from London. Your ticket includes a bubbles, beer or soft drink . At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shippe …: “South Africa” – BingNews Panic as hospitals …
South Africa in the news: Children’s Theatre announces digital spring lineup: Children’s Theatre Company announced a new season of digital productions and a new “All Access Pass” for families to watch the digital shows. CTC had planned to produce in-person …: “South Africa” – BingNews Year ender 2020 – Indonesia firm on Palestine question: With …