Applications for the bi-annual nationwide Linbury Prize are now open to support emerging designers to develop a sustainable career in stage design. Twelve emerging designers will be awarded a bursary prize of £5,000 and a design placement with an established industry designer or producing organisation. Recipients of the Linbury Prize will be able to gain first-hand experience of the production process from inception to delivery and explore sustainable practices, as part of the National Theatre and The Linbury Trust’s commitment to supporting new talent starting out in the industry.
Newham Council and University of East London (UEL) announce a collaboration at flagship Stratford Youth Zone that will inject £733,000-a-year investment to support creative and performing arts opportunities for young people in Newham. Located in the heart of Newham’s metropolitan and cultural district, the Council’s flagship Stratford Youth Zone offers young people access to a range of creative spaces including a 310 seat auditorium, a 90 seat studio theatre, plus a rehearsal space and dance studio.
Five seasons down, and the BBC’s hit reality make up show Glow Up: Britain’s Next Top Make Up Artist makes the transition from our screens to the stage – head judges Val Garland – a renowned make up artist celebrating 30 years of working on various fashion campaigns including Alexander McQueen and Dominic Skinner – Mac Cosmetics’ current Global Senior Artist fronting Glow Up Live, to take over the London Palladium on the 15th and 16th October. Ahead of the live event, which will see eight contestants from the show’s previous seasons return to battle it out to be crowned winner live on stage, Val and Dominic tell us more about why it’s important to have a show such as this promoting the off stage skill of make up artistry!
