FEATURE: Scene Change
Reading Time: 6 minutesBallet classics can contain beloved dance and music – but also outdated cultural stereotypes. Can we reimagine them? Phil Chan offers a sound solution to problematic music.
Category Art
REVIEW: High Steaks
Reading Time: 2 minutes"High Steaks" at the New Diorama Theatre is a visceral journey through the complexities of body image and societal expectations, anchored by the mesmerising performance of Eloina.
REVIEW: Scottish Opera Highlights
Reading Time: 2 minutesAppearing were 2023/24 Associate Artist, mezzo-soprano, Lea Shaw, along with three of Scottish Opera’s Emerging Artists, the tenor, Shengzhi Ren, soprano, Inna Husieva and baritone, Ross Cumming. The touring production’s accompaniment was provided by their Music Director, James Longford on piano.
HIGHLIGHT: Transit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteComing to The Space this winter is a world-premiere physical theatre piece drawn from the lived experience of migrant and marginalised artists.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Dr Abusrour
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with. Dr. Abdelfattah Abusrour, director of Alrowwad Centre for Arts and Culture which started life in Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem in 1998 and co-founder of the festival.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Yacoub Shaheen
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Yacoub Shaheen who is part of the Bethlehem Cultural Festival. This festival shines a light on the arts, culture and heritage of Palestine, putting the region’s historic culture and artistic output centre stage.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Malak Mattar
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe had the privilege of sitting down with Malak Mattar who is part of the Bethlehem Cultural Festival. This festival shines a light on the arts, culture and heritage of Palestine, putting the region’s historic culture and artistic output centre stage. Malak Mattar, a visual artist based in Gaza, her talk Women under siege – survival through art is at The Tabernacle, London W11 on 1 December.