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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Open air theatre reopens for the summer
An open air theatre has reopened for another year. Brighton Open Air Theatre is a 400-seat theatre in Dyke Road Park, Brighton. Throughout the summer, more than 70 events will be held at the venue. These include theatre productions, comedy, music, dance, drag, opera and several family shows. The season lasts until September 21. Summer Comedy Festival, 2022. (Image: Lucy MacDonald) The theatre is the brainchild of the late Adrian Bunting, a local playwright and performer. Throughout May, there will be some Brighton Fringe entertainment. In June and July, there are longer runs of plays including I, Joan, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The 39 Steps, Oh! What A Lovely War and Macbeth. (Image: Colin A Smith / BOAT) The Summer Comedy Festival also returns, featuring "big-name comedians". The theatre will also play host to some pride events in August. And there will be music improvisation, live music, and a new version of Tennessee Williams's Suddenly Last Summer. After Eagles, 2023. (Image: BOAT) General manager Will Mytum said: "We aim to bring great shows to the stage while keeping things affordable and supporting local artists. "Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, pack a picnic, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the show."
BBC News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Brighton Open Air Theatre raises curtain on 11th summer season
An open air theatre is raising the curtain on its 11th summer season, which includes music, comedy, drag and family Open Air Theatre (BOAT), in Dyke Road Park, will host performances from Friday until 21 manager Will Mytum said the theatre aimed for "a balance of supporting local artists and keeping prices keen"."It's wonderful to welcome new visitors each season as well as our loyal regulars," he added. There will be more than 70 productions from when the venue opens, including a brand new version of Winnie The August, Drag in the Park: Pride Edition will celebrate Pride Weekend, and there will be theatre performances of Cinderella, Moby Dick and Twelfth Sara Pascoe, Romesh Ranganathan and Al Murray will also group Dad La Soul, which aims to address masculinity and men's mental health, will throw a family-friendly "block party" in Mytum said the theatre, which is completely self funded, aimed to keep prices low for the audience."We want to be a venue that anyone can come to," he added. The 400-seat theatre, a registered charity, was the brainchild of Brighton playwright and construction manager, Adrian April 2013 he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and spent his final days planning for a long-held ambition to create an open air theatre in the left his life savings of £18,000 to kick-start the project and asked four of his friends to continue his dream after his death.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
African Development Bank and Bank of Africa Tanzania sign $7.5 million facility to boost trade finance
The African Development Bank ( and the Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOAT) have signed a $7.5 million trade finance transaction guarantee facility to boost trade finance activities of the Bank of Africa in Tanzania. Under this facility, the African Development Bank will provide a guarantee of up to 100% to confirming banks against non-payment risks arising from letters of credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by the Bank of Africa Tanzania. The facility will support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local corporates engaged in the import sector. The facility aligns with efforts to bolster intra-Africa trade, contributing directly to the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ( Speaking at the signing event on March 10, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, the Bank's Country Manager for Tanzania, Patricia Laverley, stressed the importance of the facility in addressing Tanzania's trade finance needs, saying that given the country's import requirements, it will aid priority sectors such as trade, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy. 'This facility will support trade by enabling BOAT to play a more strategic role in the regional and international market.' Representing BOAT's management, Deputy Managing Director Hamza Cherkaoui lauded the strong partnership with the African Development Bank, emphasizing its role in expanding trade finance capabilities across the continent. 'This partnership strengthens our ability to support businesses across various sectors by providing seamless trade finance solutions, expanding our confirmation network, and enabling access to top-tier confirming banks,' he said. The new Trade Guarantee facility aligns with Bank of Africa Tanzania's strategic priorities and the African Development Bank's broader objectives, including promoting regional integration, increasing food security, and industrializing Africa. It also supports Tanzania's Country Strategy paper 2021-2025, which focuses on enhancing the private sector business environment for job creation. It also aligns with the country's development vision (Vision 2025), which aims to build a strong and resilient economy capable of competing globally. The signing of the agreement marks a significant milestone in the African Development Bank Group's direct engagement with Tanzania's private sector, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the country's financial sector and economic development. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB). Contacts: Joyce Mulama Communication and External Relations Department media@ Bernard Muhati Principal Trade Finance Officer
