The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have officially opened the Curve theatre during visit to Leicester. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/leicestershire/7764211.stm
The writer Elizabeth Gaskell foretold her own death months before suffering a fatal heart attack, it has been revealed in letters acquired by Manchester University. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7763716.stm
The original manuscript of Jack Kerouac’s classic novel On The Road is on display outside North America for the first time. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7767025.stm
JK Rowling reads extracts from her new book of fairy tales, her first published work since the final Harry Potter novel. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7763767.stm
The British Museum reveals ambitious plans for a six-month season showcasing Indian art and culture. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7767371.stm
An Italian masterpiece, which had been hidden in the attic of a French chateau since the 19th Century, sells for £2.84m at auction in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7762630.stm
A human skull will no longer be used in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet in case it distracts the audience, the theatre company says. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7762012.stm
Alex Ross wins the Guardian First Book Award for his musical history The Rest is Noise. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7763140.stm
A rare portrait of a Tudor family is acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, in London. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7763159.stm
With a new production of the musical Oliver! opening in London, Radio 4 looks at the tumultuous life of the show’s composer – Lionel Bart. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7746553.stm
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