Celebrate the weird and the wonderful all on one day at the Creativeworks London Festival

Don’t miss this day long free festival on the Strand, the Creativeworks London Festival celebrates four years of what happens when you bring London’s brilliant academics together with a brunch of creative minds. Across one packed day the Festival will feature an eclectic … Continue reading

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Umbrellium and Forma Art launch VoiceOver, a new public art installation in East Durham to give voice to isolated communities

Celebrated artist Usman Haque unveils latest work in East Durham WHEN: 6-10pm Friday, March 25th WHERE: Roseby Road Wellbeing Centre, Roseby Road, Peterlee, SR8 4RJ International art studio, Umbrellium (Assemblance, Digital Revolution Exhibition, Barbican), are unveiling their latest artwork, VoiceOver. Over … Continue reading

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THE AGEAS SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FULL LINE UP

In conversations with Richard E Grant, Frieda Hughes, Sir Vince Cable, Ben Miller, Juliet Stevenson and Dame Joan Bakewell Acclaimed Maori author Witi Ihimaera talks exclusively about his novel The Whale Rider Join a massed Haka with celebrated NZ choreographer … Continue reading

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I am beginning to feel scared…

Lorelle Mykoo on reflections of soon-to-be motherhood At eight months pregnant, in my incredibly hormonal state, I have asked my partner to no longer wake me with the morning news. As my body and mind are absorbed with nurturing the … Continue reading

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My Mother’s Wing’ testing the limits of unconditional love

Virtual Reality production company Vrse.works presents ‘My Mother’s Wing’ their latest production with the UN highlighting the difficult reality of life in Gaza. The VR short shows how mothers spread love and support even in the most difficult circumstances – … Continue reading

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BAFTA-winning director Susanna White on Le Carre’s Our Kind of Traitor

A dozen ballerinas pirouette across the stage of Moscow’s Bolshoi Ballet. A muscular male dancer (Carlos Acosta) glides between them. He is exquisite, an arresting vision of masculinity. A glorious leap brings the performance to a close and the audience … Continue reading

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Less and More: Rethinking Resources

Manchester, Wednesday 30 March – Saturday 2 April FutureEverything, Manchester’s prestigious city-wide ‘festival as laboratory’ returns from Wednesday 30 March – Saturday 2 April 2016 with the theme ‘Less and More’. Combining a large-scale cultural event – encompassing art, music … Continue reading

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A History of Cuban Dance and other stories… Sundance 2016 New Frontier showcases Vrse.works VR experiences including Chris Milk’s immersive installation, Treachery of Sanctuary

Several of the Virtual Reality studio Vrse.works VR pieces have been selected to be showcased at Sundance 2016 as part of the New Frontier programme. Their chosen work include :  A History of Cuban Dance (2016)  A History of Cuban Dance  is a 5 minute visual feast … Continue reading

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The Exchange: nurturing collaboration between academics and creative SMEs

The Culture Capital Exchange is today announcing the launch of The Exchange, a two-year pilot project bringing together Artists, Creative Small Businesses and Academic Researchers to explore and nurture research collaborations between the Arts and Creative Sectors and Universities. Funded … Continue reading

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Dawn to Dusk

Here at Ladbury HQ having to wear sunglasses and turn the heating off in the UK at Christmas has inspired us to reflect on another extraordinary year, enjoy the sunset of 2015 and look ahead to all 2016 will bring. … Continue reading

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