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What do you get when you combine children's theatre, cutting edge production techniques and creativity? ⭐ Last week cultural services of City of Oulu had the joy together with Riksteatern and Uusi Teatteri from Sweden and Oulu University of Applied Sciences to produce two performances of children’s play Stjärnhimlar for the first and second graders of Svenska Privatskolan i Uleåborg. This time however the actors and audience were in different countries but could talk to each other like in the same room. This was made possible by using low latency technology in the Oamk virtual production studio Starts Lab. Riksteatern is our partner in ANSEL project (funded by Interreg Aurora) and have been developing the techniques for utilizing low latency technology in performing arts. In ANSEL project we’re piloting the technology in different use cases. By bringing the latency close to zero the actors in Hallunda, Sweden, and children in Oulu could talk without a delay and applause in real time. We scaled the actors to be life size on the LED wall to make the performance feel even more realistic. The audience were wonderful, excited and enjoyed the play wholeheartedly. The picture from the run through when we were setting things up. Thank you Ann-Cathrine Fröjdö, Riksteatern and Petteri Stavén & Oamk Starts Lab for making this possible!

🎭 Lund University is investing in theatre 🎭 The University is now establishing a new interdisciplinary centre for research, education and external collaboration in theatre, drama, film and fiction. The initiative has been made possible by a donation of SEK 50 million from the Anders Sandrew Foundation 👏🎉 “Artistic expression can capture the unspoken, challenge established ways of thinking and promote both creative and critical thinking. It can lay the foundations for societal innovations and technological breakthroughs. That is why it is particularly pleasing to welcome this initiative, which strengthens Lund University’s position in a growing international context where artistic research and expression are playing an increasingly prominent role in academia,” says Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor of Lund University. “The investment that the Anders Sandrew Foundation is now making in Lund University is a tremendous honour for the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. The investment in film at the Theatre Academy is in line with our future strategy and will also have a positive impact on the work across the entire faculty,” says Santino Resić, dean of the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts. The initiative will be of great significance for external collaboration with industry and society, as well as for the university’s work on internationalisation. The donation initially amounts to SEK 50 million spread over five years, with a strong possibility of extension for at least a further five years. The initiative comprises two professorships, two adjunct professorships, two postdocs and a director 🤝 📸: Emmalisa Pauly. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dMNBvP75 (in Swedish)

Huminfra's node Lund University Humanities Lab participated in the launch of Lund Humanities Village, a meeting place for research, student engagement, and innovation where humanities knowledge has tangible significance for societal development!

📣 Check your inbox, our 1-2-3-4 Newsletter has dropped! In this edition “All the world’s a stage, and we are merely the players.” We explore how CAN members are using theatre as a collective practice to create meaningful impact, turning participants into changemakers. 👉 On the lookout for that game-changing gap? We’re sharing €500K+ worth of funding opportunities and global resources to support your artistic journey. 💡 And as always… meet CAN members harnessing the power of art for social transformation. All that in our latest newsletter! Not subscribed yet? Get the latest edition here - http://bit.ly/4sKSD0E Seenaryo Esther Isokariari Marlize Swanepoel Culture Action Europe Kenya International Theatre Festival Trust Soulpepper Theatre Company ASSITEJ SOUTH AFRICA (April Newsletter, Community Arts Network, Arts for Impact, Theatre for Change, Collective Practice, Art as Action, Creative Changemakers, Social Transformation, 500K+ Funding, Global Opportunities, Grants for Creatives, Open Calls, CAN Network, Changemaker Stories, Creative Community, Global Voices, Subscribe Now, Stay Updated, Get Inspired)

The Global Arts Film Festival (GAFF) 2027 is an upcoming large-scale event in Las Vegas orchestrated by media mogul Frantz Hall to showcase his proprietary intellectual property library across the city.    Festival Highlights Strip Shutdown: The event is planned as a massive synchronized takeover involving a total shutdown of the Las Vegas Strip, transforming the 4.2-mile corridor into a pedestrian-only "activated gallery". "Strip-as-a-Screen" Strategy: Hall plans to synchronize his original films and digital art across 13+ massive LED towers and building facades simultaneously. Sonic Architecture: The screenings will feature real-time broadcasts of Hall’s original jazz-fusion scores, creating a unified symphony of light and sound across the entire Strip. Hotels as Venues: Every major hotel on the Strip is intended to serve as an official screening venue, integrating Hall's 12,000-piece digital library into the city's hospitality infrastructure.  

We recently conserved and digitised a unique typescript copy of Seán O’Casey’s the Plough and the Stars from the Abbey Theatre archive. This document is now available to access digitally in our Reading Rooms: https://lnkd.in/dPndTPwu. In this video, Crónán Ó Doibhlin, Head of Special Collections, introduces the document and gives us a closer look at the digitisation process. This typescript was submitted by O’Casey to the board of directors at the Abbey Theatre with a view to having it staged as a production. Some of the unique features of this exceptional document include written annotations and guidance notes from the Abbey Theatre board of directors at the time. The document offers a unique insight into O’Casey’s play prior to its first stage production in 1926. Find out how to access the document here: https://lnkd.in/daxHZjc6

🎬 New IJFMA issues out now! The International Journal of Film and Media Arts (IJFMA), hosted by CICANT, has just published two new issues (April 2026), bringing fresh insights into contemporary cinema and media studies. - What Future for the Cinema of Small European Countries? Exploring cultural identity, streaming challenges, and the sustainability of smaller film industries across Europe. - The Transformative Power of Conscience in Twenty-First Century Cinema Focusing on ethics, responsibility, and cinema's role in shaping socially aware filmmakers. 👉 Read the full news here to know more about these contributions from international scholars, edited by leading researchers in the field: https://lnkd.in/eezrdpXD #CICANT #IJFMA #FilmStudies #MediaStudies #Cinema #Research #OpenAccess

Wonderful initiative to address "the gap no one talks about": "Mid-career is a pivotal moment for choreographers. After early recognition, before institutional consecration, many artists find themselves in a structural blind spot: national visibility without the resources to scale internationally, phases of research that go unfunded, mobility that fragments rather than builds. The systems designed to support emerging artists rarely follow them into this critical middle ground and the systems built for established names aren't designed for risk-taking.  This is where too many choreographic careers stall or break. Not from a lack of talent, but from a lack of time and support to go deeper." Thanks to: Creative Europe, European Dance Development Network , Maison de la danse de Lyon , Théâtre de Liège , Mercat de les Flors , HAU Hebbel am Ufer , ONASSIS FOUNDATION , BIT Teatergarasjen , Short Theatre (Rome), Materiais Diversos, All-Ukrainian Contemporary Dance Platform, and Al Badil - Alternative Culturelle

We’re excited to officially launch the LinkedIn presence for Narrow Victory Theatre Company. Narrow Victory was founded around a simple idea: meaningful artistic work should still be possible for people with full lives. As artists, collaborators, parents, workers, and people trying to balance creativity with everything else life demands, we wanted to create a space centered around flexibility, communication, and the development of original work in welcoming and sustainable ways. Our current focus includes: • New play development • Original short-form theatre • Development nights and staged readings • Collaborative artistic workshops • Building meaningful creative community in Chicago We’re still early in the process, but we’re excited to begin building something thoughtful alongside artists and collaborators who believe in this kind of work.

This week on Friday New Pathways: Newcastle Pride has teamed up with Creative Central NCL and Curious Futures (Curious Arts), and are looking for creatives to produce an event or create a legacy artwork which responds to Newcastle Pride 2026’s theme “City of Hope, Streets of Joy”. China Plate Theatre Ltd have announced their brilliant 10 week Producer training course, The Optimists is now open for applications for 2026. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) is calling for artist proposals for their 2026 festival in October. A Play, A Pie and A Pint have announced a new series of Coffee & Connections networking events for different creatives working in Scotland. The Side Hustle Scratch returns to the LION & UNICORN THEATRE in Kentish Town in London this summer and submissions are open with opportunities for 18 brand new pieces of writing. Applications are now open for four Soho Labs at Soho Theatre Walthamstow for makers, comedy, cabaret & drag and writers. Click on the link for more information and details of how to apply. For regular updates of the latest opportunities for theatre artists and other professionals subscribe to Theatre Pathways: https://lnkd.in/eW5C92hy