The Society for Theatre Research is delighted to reveal the shortlist for the Theatre Book Prize 2024 in its 26th year.
Judged by theatre critic Clive Davis, lecturer Dr Kate Dorney and PR rep Kevin Wilson on a panel chaired by STR Committee Member Howard Loxton, the shortlist includes six titles ranging from a history of the National Theatre, to recollections of a musical triumphs and flops, and a celebration of Shakespeare by one of the UK’s most beloved actresses.
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TRAVIS SCOTT UTOPIA 2024 DATES
Friday, 28th June – Netherlands, Arnhem – GelreDome
Sunday, 30th June – Arnhem, Netherlands – GelreDome – NEW DATE
Tuesday, 2nd July – Poland, Krakow – TAURON Arena
Thursday, 5th July – Switzerland, Zurich – Hallenstadion
Saturday, 6th July – France, Nice – Allianz Riviera
Monday, 8th July – Belgium, Antwerp – Sportpaleis
Thursday, 11th July – UK, London – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Saturday, 13th July – UK, Manchester – Co-op Live
Tuesday, 16th July – Germany, Hamburg – Barclays Arena
Thursday, 18th July – Czech Republic, Prague – O2 Arena
Saturday, 20th July – Germany, Cologne – RheinEnergieSTADION
Tuesday, 23rd July – Italy, Milan – Ippodromo SNAI La Maura
Friday, 26th July – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park – NEW DATE
Saturday, 27th July – Germany, Frankfurt – Deutsche Bank Park
Tuesday, 30th July – Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center – NEW DATE
Friday, 2nd August – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena – NEW DATE
Arizona rock icons Jimmy Eat World have announced their return to the UK and Europe with seven headline shows taking place in November 2024. The dates will begin at Berlin’s Columbiahalle on 7th November before arriving in the UK on 13th November at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse on 14th November, and closing at London’s Alexandra Palace on 15th November – a huge moment for Jimmy Eat World marking their biggest London headline show to date.
Courtesy of Johan Persson.
Recently awarded an Academy Award for his critically acclaimed animated work The Boy and the Heron, legendary founder of animation studio Studio Ghibli Hayao Miyazaki’s cult classic Spirited Away transforms the London Coliseum auditorium with clusters of cherry blossoms dotted around the venue. The tale of Chiriro (Kanna Hashimoto) unpredictably transitioning into the realm of the Kami – spirits significant within the Japanese Shinto religion with the aim of finding her parents (Fu Hinami and Kenya Osumi) who she’d split away from accidentally and uplifting a curse that has turned them into pigs that threatens to bound them forever. A tale of bravery, resilience, family and of course spirit, John Caird and Maoko Imai co-adapt a colourful, thoughtful and sustained watch, Caird directing an international work that clearly resonates with fans globally.
2024 will see France host both the Olympic Games (26 July – 11 August) and the Paralympic Games (28 August – 8 September), in Paris, for the first time in 100 years, and the Centre des monuments nationaux wanted to highlight the history of the fight for emancipation and equality as part of its programme of events for the Cultural Olympiad.
Through archives, posters, photographs, sports equipment, artefacts and audiovisual documents, the Paralympic History exhibition at the Panthéon – the burial place of leading figures whose commitment to the French nation or whose defence of the values of the French republic is seen to deserve official recognition from their country – will look at those who, through their roles within the Paralympic movement, have shaped a history based on pride in difference and demands for a more inclusive society.
the aim being to highlight the gradual integration of athletes with a variety of disabilities, on the one hand, and the changes in the discourse, images and materials associated with competitive sport, on the other.
After 5 years in the role of Creative Director at the Mercury, Ryan McBryde has made the decision to leave and pursue a freelance career in theatre at the end of May this year.
During his tenure, Ryan has directed 9 successful Mercury Productions, consolidated our relations with national touring companies through our Associate Companies and re-energised our work with new and emerging artists through our professional development programme. In addition, he has led the expansion and growth of our Creative Engagement work both at the Mercury and within the community.
The Mercury celebrates 2023/24 as it most successful year ever in its 87-year history from audience attendance and the expansion of its Creative Engagement and Talent Development Programmes. Our work has reached over 170,000people across Colchester and Essex.
The Mercury’s Board of Directors will commence a recruitment process for Ryan’s successor in the next few weeks.
GRAMMY-Award winning duo Brothers Osborne announce their tour of the UK and Ireland in January of 2025.
The band will perform in cities including Dublin, Manchester, Leeds and London (full dates below), and said of the upcoming tour:-
“We are super fired up, it has been a long time since we have been over in the UK and Ireland for our own headline tour. We can’t wait to have the most memorable time.”
Tickets for these dates will go on sale here on May 10th at 10:00 AM BST.
Following his SOLD-OUT 2023 North American UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour and record-breaking No.1 album UTOPIA, Travis Scott‘s UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour is set to continue this summer with 12 arena and stadium dates, including his largest U.K. headline show to date at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Set to transport fans into an unparalleled audiovisual experience, the next leg of the tour will kick off in the Netherlands at the Gelredome on the 28th of June, continuing through the United Kingdom and Europe, making stops in Poland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Itlay, Czech Republic before wrapping in Frankfurt, Germany on 27th of July.
Since the troupe’s inception 30 years ago, YAMATO Drummers have stunned the world with their visually striking Taiko drum adorned set ups and heart thumping rhythms, the company’s originator Masa Ogawa transporting the ancient Japanese performance form to the masses. The troupe’s next show stopping performance – The Wings of the Phoenix set to take to the Peacock Theatre stage from Tuesday 4th until Saturday 22nd June. Ahead of opening night, Masa tells us more about the show’s premise, why he’s excited to bring the show to London – one of the world’s greatest hubs for performance and entertainment and why you should attend the show!
Live Nation unveils Concert Week 2024, offering fans the opportunity to access tickets from £25 for some of the biggest shows this year, from pop superstars to legendary rock bands. The week-long event celebrates the incredible range and diversity of shows taking place in the UK this summer and throughout the year.
Following a decade of unparalleled offers during Concert Week in the US, Live Nation has announced its global expansion of Concert Week to over 20 countries this year, including those in Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East. Across the globe, Live Nation will celebrate Concert Week with a variety of special offers, promotions and giveaways for fans.