Today, Arts Council England​ (ACE)​ announced a grant of £24 million for the English National Opera​ (ENO)​ for April 2024 to March 2026, and a longer timeframe for the ENO to complete the establishment of a new main base outside the capital.

During the 2024-26 period, the ENO will develop an artistic programme in the new city, whilst transitioning to a new business model, which will see the company deliver a substantial opera season every year in London while developing a significant performance and engagement programme in their new city. The ENO plans to confirm the location of the new city in December this year.

The move to the new base will be completed by March 2029, rather than by March 2026 as originally envisaged. The longer timeframe will mean more stability, allow for consultation with staff, more work in London and more time for the ENO to develop partnerships in the new city and to establish a programme there.

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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.

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The Bush Theatre today announced that it is the recipient of a major grant from the Jerwood Developing Artists Fund to support their new programme, Staged by Jerwood. The two-year programme will enable the commissioning of four plays by the Bush’s Emerging Writers Group along with assisting with production costs.

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Stoke-on-Trent’s leading shopping destination, The Potteries Centre is excited to welcome Upswing, a leading UK based, multi award winning contemporary circus company. A first for the centre, Upswing in partnership with the New Vic will bring extraordinary performances and interactive workshops perfect for all the family.

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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.

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This is Croydon, Croydon’s year as London Borough of Culture, and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, have announced the line-up for Liberty Festival 2023. The jam-packed programme from Friday 1 September to Sunday 3 September will celebrate the works of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists, taking place across Fairfield Halls and the surrounding areas.

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HOME are excited to announce the first cohort of resident artists that will be part of HOME’s latest Artist Development programme At HOME with Jerwood – a transformative support pro- gramme for early-career artists in the North West.

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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!

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Curve, Leicester, National Youth Theatre and Nottingham Playhouse have all been revealed as the shortlist nominees of the 2023 ‘UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre’ at the UK Theatre Awards. The event is set to take place on 8 October at the Guildhall, where the winner will be announced.

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A spectacular fusion of dance and architecture RESURGAM will take place on the façade of St Paul’s Cathedral, London’s best known landmark. BANDALOOP, the Californian based company known for its innovation in vertical performance, have been granted rare access to St Paul’s to create a site-responsive piece, fusing intricate mid-air choreography with rock climbing techniques and original music. This eventual so celebrates the 300-year anniversary of the cathedral’s architect Sir Christopher Wren who also has a strong connection to Greenwich, where he designed both the Old Royal Naval College and the Royal Observatory.

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