BBC News – Arts and Culture

Actress and singer Bonnie Langford is to appear on the Broadway stage for the first time in 35 years. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8099310.stm

American writer Michael Thomas wins the International Impac Dublin Literary Award – the world’s most lucrative literary prize – for his debut novel. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8097375.stm

The demand for Russian art is “healthy and solid”, says Sotheby’s auction house after the £2.6m sale of a pair of vases in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8094948.stm

Denise van Outen is among the stars as the line-up for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is announced. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8091735.stm

The Venice Biennale – the world’s oldest contemporary art exhibition – opens its doors to the public. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8087551.stm

Best-selling US writer David Eddings, who wrote a number of heavyweight fantasy novels, dies at the age of 77. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8085289.stm

A Wales-based Russian ballet company has stopped touring after its dancers were unable to get new work permits. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/south_west/8081844.stm

Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg receives a standing ovation at the opening night of her West End musical Sister Act in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8080517.stm

Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg receives a standing ovation at the opening night of her West End musical Sister Act in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/8080517.stm

Art on the Underground and Tate Britain give away 60,000 free prints by acclaimed artist Richard Long. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/8078207.stm