Following on from yesterday’s review of the first part of the year in the arts in the region, here are some of the highlights ...

Northern Soul at the BBC Proms vocal star Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate bring to you a breathtaking live show with their 20-piece Northern Soul Orchestra playing less tribute and more ...

Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects – don’t miss them in ...

Cynthia Erivo, Meera Syal, and Idris Elba are among theatre and arts figures recognized in the UK’s New Year Honours list.

School of Nashville Ballet has announced dates and cities for the national audition tour for their 2026 Summer Intensives to ...

Another performer who has been recognised is Meera Syal, who most recently starred in A Tupperware of Ashes at the National Theatre and lent her voice to immersive production Storehouse. She has ...

Among those honoured are comedian, writer, and actor Meera Syal CBE, actor Idris Elba OBE, actor and singer Cynthia Erivo, ...

To get an idea of the kind of things which could be taken up, we looked at the top leisure activities across the UK. You will ...

Dance superstar Carlos Acosta’s new production Nutcracker in Havana takes the ever-popular festive ballet and moves the story ...

Critics look back on a year when the balcony scene in “Evita” became a social media phenomenon and audiences swooned for the ...

Despite scholarships, international competitions and a contract offer from the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Leo Cheng says NS is ...

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is ...