Accessibility is a key topic in the performing arts nowadays. Circus arts may have accessibility already in their DNA. However, with contemporary forms of circus aiming towards the so-called “high arts”, it becomes a topic for circus producers as well. For Circusstad festival Rotterdam and its artistic director Menno van Dyke, accessibility has always been

There are plenty of articles about what you wish we as actors knew—show up on time, dress the part, make bold choices, don’t ask for feedback. But it’s time to flip the script and tell you at least one thing actors wish casting directors knew: not hearing back after a callback is unprofessional, disrespectful, and

This episode of the StageLync Podcast features André Lachance, Senior Director of Casting and Human Performance at Cirque du Soleil. Known for his expertise in leadership dynamics, team cohesion, and high-performance coaching, André brings insights from his sports background to the performing arts world. Host Anna Robb dives into his journey from sports coaching to

This episode of the StageLync Podcast is part of our World Stage Design series. Host Anna Robb interviews Sana Akram, a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, Fulbright alum, and XR creator based in Toronto. Sana shares her journey from architecture to new media, discussing how storytelling, immersive technology, and cultural narratives intersect in her work. Check

Following the successful inaugural awards in 2024, The List Festival Awards are set return to Edinburgh in August 2025, to highlight the rich array of culture on display across the city’s festivals. This year’s ceremony will include four new categories, which celebrate the diversity of talent on offer at the Edinburgh Festivals. From literature to

Get ready to set the table for enchantment! The world premiere of Enchanted Silverware, a sparkling new musical parody, is making its debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June at the Madnani Theater in Los Angeles. Written, directed, and produced by Cat Miggs, with original music by composer Branson NeJame, Enchanted Silverware is a campy, heartfelt homage to fairy tale magic—with a twist.