Arts, Events & Culture
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A blend of nostalgia and innovation is shaping the current cultural landscape, from Jilly Cooper's romantic escapades reflecting modern themes to the vibrant revival of Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice' as a musical. Meanwhile, the art world is adapting to new market dynamics, with auction houses staging a remarkable comeback, and the International Dance League aims to elevate dance into a structured profession akin to the NBA. Amidst these shifts, there's a palpable tension between traditional forms of expression and the push for unique, unconventional approaches, as seen in Kim Noble's eccentric promotion of his graphic novel.
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‘Flower Drum Song,’ Once Overhauled, Returns Changed AgainDavid Henry Hwang revisits and revises his own adaptation of 'Flower Drum Song,' addressing flaws from the previous overhaul of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
‘The House of the Spirits’ Returns a Beloved Book to Its OriginsThe first Spanish-language adaptation of Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' has been filmed in Chile, with star Alfonso Herrera emphasizing its contemporary relevance.
She’s Blazing a Trail for a Traditional Korean Zither in JazzDoYeon Kim, a gayageum player from Seoul, is gaining recognition as a key collaborator in the jazz scene, blending traditional Korean music with modern improvisation.
‘This is so taboo’: Kimberley Nixon on the hell of perinatal OCD – and how she survived itWelsh actor Kimberley Nixon opens up about her harrowing experience with perinatal OCD in her upcoming memoir, detailing the intrusive thoughts and isolation she faced after her son's birth during lockdown, and how she navigated her recovery. Nixon's candid account aims to shed light on the often-taboo subject of mental health in new mothers.
The Obamas, Kim Kardashian and Other A-Listers Are Now Broadway Co-ProducersCelebrity co-producing is becoming a significant trend on Broadway, with A-listers like the Obamas and Kim Kardashian taking on roles as backers for various plays and musicals.
Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61Dr. Ittai Gradel, known for revealing the theft of numerous artefacts from the British Museum, has passed away at the age of 61.
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlashPrada responds to cultural appropriation criticism by launching a line of Indian-made sandals, acknowledging the designs' cultural origins after facing backlash for similar styles presented without recognition.
‘A constant quiet terror’: Getting lost in Irish folklore – in picturesMaria Lax's photography explores the eerie allure of Irish folklore through the concept of 'stray sod', capturing the enchanting yet unsettling nature of landscapes that can lead one astray.
Rebel Wilson tells defamation trial she was not behind websites that attacked producerRebel Wilson has denied any involvement in websites that targeted producer Charlotte MacInnes, asserting that she would not have been disturbed by them due to ongoing bullying from MacInnes during their conflict.