I thought I’d share with you this parable from the Buddhist canon. It’s called the Hawk in the Sky, a Vision of Infinity. Once upon a time, in a remote forest, there lived a young falcon named Fudo. A young falcon named Fudo. Although Fudo was a strong and talented hunter for his age, he

When the Tools Get Smarter, What Do We Lead With? There’s a shift happening…subtle in some spaces, disruptive in others. It’s not just about new software or smarter spreadsheets. It’s AI-driven workflows. It’s about the feeling that something is encroaching on what used to be “ours.” Our rhythm. Our attention. Our behind-the-scenes fluency that doesn’t

Host Anna Robb sits down with Tania Ordoñez Prieto, Senior Manager of Entertainment Technical Operations at Celebrity Cruises. From staging Broadway hits in Mexico to building new theatres at sea with Cirque du Soleil, Dragone, Disney, and Celebrity’s latest ships, Tania has shaped shows on a global scale. As one of the few female technical

Host Anna Robb sits down with Teresa Ruth Howard, former ballerina, journalist, and founder of Mob Ballet (Memoirs of Blacks in Ballet), a groundbreaking initiative preserving and amplifying the history of Black dancers in classical ballet. Recognized by the New York Times as a force for change, Teresa has become one of the industry’s leading

City of London Corporation appoints respected arts leader to steer Barbican Centre through transformative period. Chief Executive of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Abigail Pogson, has been announced as the new CEO of the Barbican Centre, following a competitive international recruitment process. She will take up the role on Monday 5 January 2026. Abigail

On September 15, 2025, the iconic Slipper Room will host an unforgettable evening honoring Hovey Burgess, the legendary circus innovator, teacher, and mentor whose influence has shaped generations of performers. Produced by Uncle Mustard — the creative studio led by photographer and filmmaker Amanda Mustard (director of Emmy-nominated Great Photo, Lovely Life on HBO)— this one-night-only celebration will be filmed for the forthcoming documentary