Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Shepherd as its next Chief Executive, effective 1st July 2024.
Andrew Shepherd brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the Executive Director of Selladoor Worldwide, a prominent commercial theatre production company. His previous leadership roles include Executive Director of Theatre503, where he oversaw a remarkable transformation of the new writing venue and initiatives such as securing the 503Studio at Nine Elms and launching a global online writers’ programme. With a background in fundraising and independent theatre and film production, Andrew has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting emerging artists and fostering creative innovation.
Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated international superstar Anitta announces her long-awaited and highly anticipated tour, the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE. Kicking off on May 18th in Mexico City, Mexico, the 20+ date tour produced by Live Nation, is a unique funk experience in special intimate venues that hits cities around the world, giving fans an authentic taste of the iconic funk parties in Brazil. The tour includes Anitta’s first ever North American leg which will bring her to Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Chicago, Toronto and more. Following the North American leg, Anitta will bring the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE to South America and then Europe including Bogota, Buenos Aires, London, Paris, Ibiza and more. See below for full tour routing.
Having already confirmed appearances at the Best Kept Secret Festival in The Netherlands and The Northside Festival in Denmark, St. Vincent has announced four new UK/Europe headline dates.
Kicking off at Bristol’s SWX on Friday May 31st, the run also sees St Vincent play a very special date at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday June 1st. Long hailed as one of the most fascinating presences in modern music, St. Vincent will be bringing her mesmerising live show to these shores in the wake of the April 26 release of her incredible seventh album, All Born Screaming. Tickets will be on sale *** from here.
Take That, one of the most successful bands in UK history, are excited to announce a unique and unparalleled four-day event to take place on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Malta. From Thursday 17th October to Sunday 20th October, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald will host ‘The Greatest Weekend,’ a celebration of music, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, curated by the band themselves. This exclusive event offers fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Take That perform in an intimate setting, alongside an extraordinary lineup of special hand-picked guests. Tickets go on general sale Friday 12th April at 10am via LiveNation.co.ukand Thegreatestweekend.com
Joining the iconic trio across the four-day festival, Sugababes, Ella Henderson, Gok Wan, Sam Ryder, Daniel Beddingfield, Heather Small and more yet to be announced. Marking the Greatest Weekend the event of the summer with four days and nights of music, entertainment and fun.
Take That are renowned for their ground-breaking productions and incredible live shows, and The Greatest Weekend promises to be no exception. The band will take over Malta, headlining the event with two special live sets that showcase their incredible career history. Each performance will take the audience on a journey through the band’s career, spanning four-decades from their beginnings in the 90s to their status as one of the most successful acts in UK music history.
Grand Junction has announced its programme for Elixir Festival taking place from 12th April, celebrating Arabic artworks culturally resonant for local communities and wider London audiences. Connecting the diverse cultures that make up West London’s community, Elixir Festival will showcase a vibrant lineup of international and local contemporary artists as part of the two week-long festival. Hosted in the Grade 1 listed Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s in Paddington, Elixir Festival will present a rich programme of theatre, music, workshops, and food created by contemporary artists from the Middle East, North Africa, and Anatolia. Created in partnership with Arts Canteen and Shubbak Festival, Elixir Festival is rooted in the Arabic al-‘iksīr is a symbol of healing and will serve as a remedy for cultural connection.
Today, Human Music Group Sensations’ Glass Animals announced their 2024 global TOUR OF EARTH. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date tour sees the band headlining the biggest venues of their career thus far and kicks off on Wednesday 7th August in Charlotte, NC at PNC Music Pavilion, with stops across North America, Europe, and the UK in Toronto, New York, Nashville, Chicago, Vancouver, Inglewood, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Glasgow, and more before wrapping up with an epic hometown performance in London, UK at The O2. The GRAMMY-nominated and BRIT-nominated, Diamond-selling British band will be joined by special guests Kevin Abstract,Eyedress, and Blondshell on select dates throughout the North America leg. The Big Moon will join on all dates across Europe and the UK.
The tour will see the band playing many iconic venues around the world for the first time, including Madison Square Garden in New York, Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, The Gorge Amphitheatre in Seattle, Kia Forum in Inglewood, 3Arena in Dublin, The O2 in London, and many more.
The Olivier Awards 2024 with Mastercard today announces the shows performing in this year’s ceremony. The Awards will take place on Sunday 14th April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Hannah Waddingham.
There will be performances from Mastercard Best New Musical nominees including The Little Big Things, Next To Normal, Operation Mincemeat and A Strange Loop, alongside Best Musical Revival nominees Guys & Dolls and Hadestown in addition to a special moment from Groundhog Day Australia. Presenter, Emmy winner and multi-Olivier nominee Hannah Waddingham will open the event performing with singer and pianist Joe Stilgoe.
Charli XCX today announces details of her 2024 UK arena tour. Encompassing her biggest ever headline shows in the UK, the newly announced dates will see Charli play arenas in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow in November and December in support of her highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘BRAT’ with special guest Shygirl supporting on all four dates.
Fans who pre-order ‘BRAT’ before 3pm BST on Tuesday 9th April will receive early access to tickets. Fan pre-sale starts on Wednesday 10th April at 9am BST with tickets going on general sale on Friday 12th April at 9am BST. You can find more info HERE.
Mayflower Theatre’s Head of Creative Learning Patrick O’Sullivan, Chief Executive and Creative Director Michael Ockwell and the whole Mayflower team are proud to announce that this year, they have awarded a total of £36,500 to nine deserving rising stars to help them fulfil their ambitions, as part of the Higher Education Bursary Scheme.
The Higher Education Bursary Scheme is open to individuals between the ages of 18 – 25 who reside in Hampshire. Support is prioritised to those who are either attending a degree course or audition run by a member of The Federation of Drama and Dance Schools; experiencing financial or other hardship or who demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in their art form.
Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive of Mayflower Theatre says “I am delighted that we’ve been able to support nine such brilliant, dynamic and deserving individuals with our High education Bursary Scheme this year, and we can’t wait to see what they do next. It is a huge privilege to be able to honour young talent locally each year by supporting their ambitions through this scheme.”
Mayflower Theatre is thrilled to announce the renewal of Paris Smith Solicitors’ long-standing 30+ year partnership with Mayflower Theatre.
A number of years ago, Paris Smith also extended its support to MAST Mayflower Studios, which fosters artist development and promotes youth engagement. The new arrangement follows the fusion of these two wonderful and different venues under Mayflower’s banner, underscoring Paris Smith‘s commitment to nurturing the arts and culture for now and for the next generation.