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Glasgow Times
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow and Lanarkshire to perform at National Theatre event
The Glasgow Acting Academy and Hamilton District Youth Theatre are among 10 groups chosen for the National Theatre Connections Festival. This event celebrates the reopening of the Dorfman Theatre in London, which has been shut since November 2024 for government-funded refurbishments. Hamilton District Youth Theatre (Image: Supplied) Read more: Former Glasgow football ground could become nationally important site The Connections Festival is a cornerstone of the National Theatre, celebrated annually to champion young UK talent and the power of youth theatre. In its 30th year, more than 5,000 youngsters from more than 270 companies and schools have performed at home venues and 33 professional stages throughout the country. The Hamilton District Youth Theatre, which marked its 35th anniversary last year, will perform The Company of Trees by Jane Bodie on June 25. Glasgow Acting Academy, a charity committed to making performing arts accessible to all, will take the stage with No Regrets by Gary McNair on June 27. Clare Ryan, director of the Hamilton District Youth Theatre, said: "Connections has been an unforgettable experience. "Personally, it's given me the opportunity to develop so many valuable skills, and the level of support throughout has been outstanding." Elsa Tinney, a young participant from Hamilton District Youth Theatre, added: 'Connections has been a fantastic experience. As a small Scottish company, representation on the National's stage is incredibly valuable for us, and this opportunity is one we are extremely grateful for. "We have all made lifelong friendships and become so much closer throughout this process. "Connections is a wonderful creation for young people across the country which we would highly recommend." Maddie Grieve, director of Glasgow Acting Academy, said: "Connections has given our young performers a creative playground where they've tackled new writing with energy, collaborated as an ensemble, discovered their own voices, and created something truly special. "They've worked so hard, and being selected is an incredible recognition of their talent, dedication, and passion for theatre.' Louis, 18, a participant with Glasgow Acting Academy, said 'National Theatre Connections has provided me with valuable, transferable skills that I will be able to use wherever my future takes me. "I've made life-long friends and it has proven to be an unforgettable experience' Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Indhu Rubasingham, director and co-chief executive of the National Theatre, said: "I am really pleased to welcome 10 youth groups from all corners of the UK to the NT for this landmark anniversary festival of Connections. "Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the power of theatre-making." "I look forward to celebrating the extraordinary energy and creative vision these young performers will bring to our stages this June.' The Connections Festival has offered 125,000 young people across the UK hands-on experience in all aspects of staging and performing new plays over its 30 years. Tickets for the shows, priced at £5 per performance or £8 for two performances in one evening, will be available for purchase from May 20, with all performances offering captions. The festival also invites applications for its 2026 event, which will be held at the Lowry in Salford, aiming to reach a wider audience across the UK.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Levi backstory missed by fans – Attack on Titan hidden gem
Attack on Titan shocked the world with its giant monsters, brutal battles, and deep emotions. The story of humans fighting Titans behind huge walls became one of the most famous anime ever made. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The anime ended in 2023, but fans still talk about its unforgettable characters. One of the biggest fan favorites is Levi Ackerman—a powerful soldier known for his cold face and deadly skills. But many fans don't know that Levi has a secret side story that reveals his past—and it's one of the most emotional parts of the entire series. No regrets OVA – Levi's origin story This hidden story is called Attack on Titan: No Regrets. It's not part of the main anime seasons. Instead, it's a special OVA (Original Video Animation) with just two episodes. But those two episodes show Levi's life before he joined the Survey Corps and they change how we see him. Levi starts out as a thief in the underground city, living in the dark with his close friends Isabel and Furlan. The three of them dream of escaping the underground for a better life. But then they meet Erwin Smith, and everything changes. Levi faces a hard mission, painful choices, and a tragic loss that shapes the man he becomes. Levi OVA explained – What most fans never saw Many fans missed No Regrets because it was released in 2014 as a bonus with a manga edition. It wasn't part of the main anime episodes, and it's harder to find on popular streaming sites. So fans who started the anime later may not even know it exists. That's a big loss—because No Regrets shows why Levi acts the way he does. It explains his loyalty to Erwin, his serious attitude, and the pain he hides. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now When Erwin dies in the main anime, that moment becomes even more powerful if you've seen where their bond began. Levi emotions revealed – The hidden side In the main anime, Levi rarely shows emotion. But in No Regrets, we see him laugh, joke, and dream with his friends. After losing them, he changes forever. This explains his cold face, but also shows the heart he hides. We also see how Levi finds a reason to fight. He starts as a criminal who trusts no one. But through Erwin, he begins to believe in something greater. His journey from thief to hero makes him more than just a cool fighter—it makes him one of the most tragic and inspiring characters in anime. Where To watch no regrets – Levi's must-see story Attack on Titan: No Regrets is not just extra content it's essential for anyone who wants to understand Levi Ackerman . With intense action, real emotion, and a strong story, this short series is a hidden gem. You can watch No Regrets on some streaming sites or find it in special manga bundles. If you love Levi or want to see the full world of Attack on Titan, don't miss this powerful story. It gives one of anime's greatest characters the spotlight he truly deserves.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
N-Dubz star Dappy is seen 'getting angry' and swearing at a fan on stage during a £6 gig as they derail his performance
N-Dubz star Dappy was reportedly seen 'getting angry' and swearing at a fan on stage during a £6 gig after they derailed the performance. The rapper, 37, was seen in a video clip inviting a hardcore fan on stage to join him to sing his 2012 hit No Regrets with him at the Trilogy Nightclub in Essex last month. As the performer - who was in the band with cousin and former X Factor judge Tulisa and pal Fazer - met up with the fan on the platform, he made a grabbing action with his hands. But as Dappy, whose real name is Costadinos Contostavlos, threw the microphone over to him, the ticketholder dropped it on the floor. In a display dubbed as 'rude,' shirtless Dappy was reportedly seen mouthing: 'F**king hell man.' When Dappy was given his microphone back, it did not work which seemed to frustrate him further. The rapper, 37, was seen inviting a hardcore fan on stage to join him to sing his 2012 hit No Regrets with him at the Trilogy Nightclub in Essex last month Dappy then banged it on his hand and tried to sing into it before lobbing it onto the floor himself. And fans of the former popstar were not impressed as they described his behaviour as 'rude'. 'I thought he was rude to the fan that dropped the mic,' claimed reveller Ellen Collins. She also told NeedToKnow: 'I was just really let down by his behaviour and attitude. After the video was circulated online, his fan base also had a view on outburst as they questioned why he got so angry. One penned: 'Why is he always so angry?' while another claimed 'I would have asked for my money back'. MailOnline contacted Dappy's representatives for a comment. The incident comes after he theatened to 'twist the head off' his management and 'slap' his accountants over unpaid money from his N-Dubz reunion tour in 2023. He launched a scathing tirade on Instagram, claiming he has not been 'paid a penny from the group's sell-out reunion tour which had to add extra dates to meet fan demand. The hitmaker claimed he will never write another song or perform with N-Dubz again if he is not paid for the tour. In a now deleted post, seen by The Sun, he wrote: 'Since N-Dubz comeback, I wasn't paid a penny in any way, form or shape! I'll never write another song or bar with N-Dubz again. 'F**k N-Dubz and f**k everyone who helped manage them. I'll never write another song or bar with N-Dubz again. He added: 'I'm gonna twist your head off your shoulders when I catch you. 'I'm slapping you sooo hard too you little f**k boy. I want my breaddddd.' Dappy also shared a document which said spending on the tour budget was 'way over what we expected' and there were no funds to pay him. It read: 'There are currently no funds currently available to Dappy from the N-Dubz money. 'We are still yet to receive everything from (the manager) but from what he has provided so far, the level of his spending on behalf of Dappy from the tour money is way over what we expected. 'It's not a case of Dappy not being paid for the tour, it's a case of the money earnt by Dappy already being spent without his or our knowledge. 'This spending has eaten in to the other band members' pots. Again, we did not know this was happening.' MailOnline contacted Dappy's representatives for comment at the time. After forming in 2000, N-Dubz embarked on a successful career, which saw them release two platinum-certified albums, as well as eight top 40 hits. Their most famous hits include No Regrets, Say It's Over, Number One and Playing With Fire. They parted ways in 2011 before reunting in 2022 and announced a 10-date reunion tour, adding another seven shows when it sold out in minutes.
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Royal & Derngate to host National Theatre Connections Festival
Hundreds of young performers will take to the stage at a theatre in the county as part of a national Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton will host 16 schools and youth groups at this year's National Theatre Connections participating local organisations include Kettering Science Academy, Wollaston School Theatre Company, Kingsthorpe College, and Pegasus Performing Arts in Corby. Jo Gordon, chief executive at the Royal & Derngate, said: "It's a great opportunity for young people from across the region to work on some exciting new plays, and to come together to perform and take part in workshops, and meet kindred spirits." The event, which is now in its 30th year, celebrates young people's engagement with theatre and the arts. Each year, the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays written for young performers, providing a platform for emerging talent and fresh plays this year include Brain Play by Chloë Lawrence-Taylor and Paul Sirett, YOU 2.0 by Alys Metcalf, Fresh Air by Vickie Donoghue, No Regrets by Gary McNair, and The Company of Trees by Jane part of the festival, the theatre's Young Company will stage a revival of Saba's Swim by Danusia Samal - a drama about a young girl navigating grief and identity as she reconnects with her cultural heritage through the power of Gordon added: "It's always wonderful to have so many young people in the building for this fantastic annual event and the atmosphere in the building for the week is incredible."The National Theatre Connections Festival 2025 runs from 31 March to 6 April. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Avoiding drunk driving urged as Spring Break begins at many schools
A Texas father who lost his 17 year old daughter in a drunk driving crash is sharing her story as part of the Texas Department of Transportation's Drive Sober, No Regrets campaign in hopes of keeping young people from drinking and driving. That campaign is timed for the beginning of Spring Break which starts Monday for the University of Houston. In response, the school has on its website a comprehensive list of Spring Break safety tips.
