There’s an old adage we throw around in theatre: being “hit by a bus.” It means that if you’re suddenly unable to come in, someone else can pick up your paperwork and run the show. It’s improbable, unpredictable, and it has happened to me. Here are four ways to call a dance performance — and

The daily grind can slowly erode our sense of purpose, leaving us with a list of tasks but no meaning. This is about noticing that quiet disconnect and the small, deliberate ways we can find our ‘why’ again. I remember a Tuesday afternoon a few years ago, staring at a spreadsheet with hundreds of rows.

Try a little experiment. Think back to the best play, movie, or concert you have ever had the privilege to experience. Most likely, right now, your mind will resist giving you a detailed synopsis. You probably cannot reconstruct the exact sequence of scenes. Most of the dialogue is gone. You will not recall the precise

In July 2022, a giant LED screen fell onto the stage during a Mirror concert in Hong Kong. Two dancers were struck, with Mo Li Kai-yin suffering catastrophic spinal injuries that left him permanently paralysed from the neck down. Many people working in the events industry will remember the footage. If you do decide to

Bringing together internationally acclaimed performers and productions recognized at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, OSAKA COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026 celebrated the universal language of laughter in Osaka’s Minami district from October 10 to 12. The international comedy festival showcased nonverbal comedy that transcends language barriers, while a program held in conjunction with the festival saw Cirque du

Acclaimed family theatre company Stuff and Nonsense have announced their UK tour of The Gingerbread Man. Created in close collaboration with primary school children, this deliciously mischievous production combines inventive puppetry, original music and plenty of humour to reimagine the classic tale for young audiences. The Gingerbread Man opens at The Albany, Deptford and then