If you haven’t done so already, now is as good a time as any to plan for the imminent pantomime season. With that in mind, we’ve put together a quick run-down of some of the […]
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
Matthew Malthouse is an actor and dancer whose credits include Mary Poppins, Anything Goes and The Car Man. He is currently sharing the title role in Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands, which runs at Sadler’s Wells […]
Video-sharing site YouTube launches a classical challenge to find unknown musical talent, billed an online orchestra. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/technology/7759171.stm
Artist Mark Leckey wins this year’s Turner Prize for his works which include a film featuring Felix the Cat and Homer Simpson. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7758512.stm
Queen’s University, Belfast, gives Seamus Heaney a lifetime achievement award as part of its centenary celebrations. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/7762228.stm
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