Performing arts

Art

World Theatre Day: This all-female Ukrainian cast is keeping art alive

With most male actors at war, the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre in Ukraine has reinvented itself with female actors stepping into traditionally male roles, preserving culture while supporting the war effort.

27/03/2025

Culture news

Barcelona Liceu's 'La Traviata' showcases the future of opera

Barcelona's Liceu theatre is currently staging Verdi's La Traviata, a co-production with three European opera companies. The Liceu's revival director Leo Castaldi spoke to Euronews Culture about the process of keeping the performance fresh, cost effective and relevant during its run.

27/01/2025

Culture news

How UK City of Culture will transform Bradford in 2025

As Bradford’s huge celebration of arts and community engagement begins, Euronews Culture talked to creative director Shanaz Gulzar about what it means for the city.

10/01/2025

No Comment

Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia

In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.

30/12/2024

Culture news

Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record

The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer.

10/12/2024

Qatar 365

Laugh, Dance, Eat, Repeat: A Look At Qatar’s Entertainment Scene

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 explores the world of entertainment. Aadel Haleem sits down with world-renowned comedian Mo Amer, while Laila Humairah meets amateur comics who make jokes, just for fun. Johanna Hoes goes on a groove down culinary and musical lane to experience Qatar’s vibrant dinner entertainment.

16/10/2024

Culture news

UK regulator launching in 2025 aims to make working in the arts safer

The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.

24/09/2024

Culture news

London gentlemen's club votes to allow women to join for first time

A London gentlemen’s club which boasts an illustrious membership, including senior politicians, judges, and even the King, has finally voted after almost two centuries to allow women to enter its elite ranks.

08/05/2024

Culture news

Nicole Scherzinger's Sunset Boulevard leads Olivier Award nominations

The nominees are in for London's West End theatre's biggest awards.

12/03/2024

Culture news

Scottish government to increase culture budget by €18 million in 2024

Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short.

20/12/2023

Culture news

Meryl Streep is honoured with arts award by Spain's royal family

Hollywood and Spanish royalty met when Meryl Streep was presented with the Princess of Asturias Award by Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI and their two daughters.

23/10/2023

Culture news

Hungarian circus festival brings performers Together!

The festival aims to highlight the solidarity needed among members of the human race to fight current challenges such as climate change and war.

21/09/2023

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe: Our Choose-Your-Own Adventure guide to the festival

Don't know how to handle the world's biggest arts festival? We've got you covered.

04/08/2023

Experiences

Catch giants roaming the streets of France and Belgium this summer

'I felt transported back to childhood': Where to catch Royal de Luxe’s giant puppets this summer.

01/08/2023

Culture news

Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies in Los Angeles aged 77

Meisner was in the band when they released 'Hotel California' in 1976, one of the most popular songs in rock history, but left a year later to launch a successful solo career.

28/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the performance artists keeping their culture alive in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

10/07/2023

Europe Decoded

MEPs call for revamp of artists’ rights across EU and AI protection

The European Union should do more to mitigate the "very irregular" employment situation" and the challenges posed by AI and digitalisation that artists and other professionals in the creative sector face, lawmakers have demanded.

01/07/2023

My Europe Series

Here's how culture is used to treat mental health issues in Europe

Two decades’ worth of research and a pandemic have led to a boom in programmes using culture for its health benefits.

22/06/2023

Culture news

Popularity of David statue soars after Florida school pornography row

Tourists are flocking to see the statue of David in Florence after a school principal was forced to resign in the US over complaints students were exposed to pornography when the artwork was used in a lesson.

29/03/2023

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection

Edinburgh Fringe Festival gets cash injection. But will it save UK fringe theatre?

16/03/2023