Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Chow Yun-Fat is to play ancient philosopher Confucius in a HKD $22 million (£2m) biopic backed by the Chinese government. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7945828.stm
Millions of extra pounds of investment is needed if plans for a northern base for the Royal Opera House are to be realised, a report has concluded. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7940250.stm
A series of rare film posters will go under the hammer at Christie’s, in London, on Wednesday. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/in_pictures/7935603.stm
Caravaggio used an early form of photography to create his masterpieces – 200 years before the invention of the camera, a researcher claims. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7936946.stm
Puppet comedy Avenue Q gets a new home following the decision to extend its run in London’s West End at a different theatre. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7933574.stm
A portrait of William Shakespeare thought to be the only picture made of the playwright during his lifetime is unveiled in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7932901.stm
US president Barack Obama is nominated in two categories at the British Book Awards. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7933336.stm
Oscar-winning actress Jane Fonda stars in 33 Variations, after a 46-year absence from the Broadway stage. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7934610.stm
US president Barack Obama is nominated in two categories at the British Book Awards. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7933336.stm
Archaeologists in London believe they have unearthed the remains of the theatre where Romeo and Juliet had its premiere. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7931823.stm
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