Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Traverse Theatre has announced an exciting quartet of creative appointments, each poised to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and stagecraft as the theatre heads into 2025. With a mission to challenge, inspire, and innovate, these new roles bring together a blend of experienced voices and fresh perspectives to shape the future of performance in Scotland and beyond.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe sat down with Alastair Whatley, Artistic Director of Original Theatre. Original Theatre kicked off their 20th anniversary year celebrations in November with a screening of Original At Last.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Peter Tuleshkov, Artistic, Musical Director and Chief Conductor of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Martina Perfetto, Artistic Director of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet. Martina will perform Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Marie (Clara) in The Nutcracker and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmber Spooner's debut play, The Various Methods of Escape, premieres at The Bread and Roses Theatre in London from December 3 to 14, presented by Mon Sans Productions. The dramatic play follows Grace, an 18-year-old escaping years of captivity, as she encounters challenges in rebuilding her life. Tickets are available now.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Daniela Dimova, Artistic Director of Varna International Ballet which comes to the UK in the new year, visiting 20 venues from 2 January – 5 March 2025, with beloved classics Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Romeo and Juliet.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMegan Jenkins discusses her musical comedy, BILL, about Milton William Cooper, a controversial figure in American conspiracy theories. The play combines humor and serious themes, exploring Cooper's legacy and influence on modern politics. It employs various musical styles and aims to entertain while prompting reflection on conspiracy narratives.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired the Kenneth MacMillan Archive, a significant collection showcasing the life and career of the influential choreographer. Gifted by Lady MacMillan, it features diverse materials from over seven decades, highlighting MacMillan's contributions to British ballet. The archive will be accessible for educational research after cataloguing in 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe festive season is swinging into full gear at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre, where the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto is back, bigger and brighter than ever. This year, it’s time to “let your hair down” as Rapunzel takes center stage from now until 18 January 2025.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEleanor Tindall discusses her play Tender, which explores modern relationships and identity through characters Ivy and Ash. The play incorporates surreal elements and reflects on themes of emotional separation. Tindall emphasizes the importance of collaboration in her creative process, noting how the director and team enriched her original vision.