Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham faces the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in federal court after a concert cancellation over Gaza comments, while launching an independent tour with a Palestinian musician.
A prize-winning Algerian novelist faces accusations of appropriating a woman's life story, sparking a legal battle that transcends literary ethics and delves into identity and voice.
Guardian photographer Sarah Lee focuses on the miracles of springtime and longer days as the UK enters British summer time, offering a visual escape from world news.
An incredibly rare Bronze Age shield discovered in 1779 has returned to Scotland for the first time in over 230 years, joining five others in a landmark exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland.
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From Sadie Sink to Tom Holland, celebrity casting in UK theatre sparks debate. Critics warn it's 'killing' the industry, while supporters argue it boosts audiences and accessibility.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with a frantic, witty revival of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), blending pratfalls, audience participation, and lightning-flash characterisations for a hilarious night out.
Explore Cecily Brown's kaleidoscopic paintings at the Serpentine Gallery, alongside exhibitions by Phoebe Collings-James, Veronica Ryan, and Indigenous Australian artists, in this week's art roundup.
An exhibition at Brodsworth Hall in Yorkshire celebrates Sylvia Grant-Dalton, whose dislike of the Victorian house preserved it as a time capsule for the nation.
Katie Payne's vivid monologue at Shakespeare North Playhouse explores a reluctant return to the Welsh valleys, blending raw emotion with social commentary in a fiery 70-minute performance.
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Kimberly Belflower's play at London's Royal Court theatre reinterprets Arthur Miller's classic through the lens of the #MeToo movement, exploring teenage girlhood in post-Weinstein America.
Musicals are evolving with adaptations of gritty novels like Trainspotting and One Day, blending social realism with song to stay relevant in contemporary theatre.
Shirley Cargill, renowned for her bold interiors and romantic gardens in Norfolk, has died at 89. She transformed historic homes and championed wild, self-seeding garden styles.
A trans-owned bookshop in Leeds is allowing customers to deface JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels for 25p per page, with proceeds funding transgender healthcare initiatives.
Philosopher Adam Kadlac challenges the 'authenticity objection' to Disney parks, arguing that manufactured environments can provide genuine emotional experiences and meaningful connections for adults.
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Former BBC director-general Tim Davie will become co-chair of the Creative Industries Council on August 1, championing UK creative sectors for economic growth and job creation.
A newly identified Underground Railroad passage in Manhattan's Merchant's House Museum faces potential damage from a proposed nine-story building, sparking a preservation battle.
Kimberley Belflower's acclaimed play John Proctor is the Villain, now at London's Royal Court Theatre, offers a timely and rousing deconstruction of Arthur Miller's The Crucible set in a 2018 American high school.
The Kennedy Center has started staff layoffs, affecting multiple departments, as it prepares for a two-year closure for renovations, with concerns raised over leadership and political influence.
Dumile Feni's African Guernica, a 1967 drawing, is on display at Madrid's Reina Sofía museum opposite Picasso's Guernica, highlighting themes of apartheid and artistic dialogue.
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Arthur Reeder shares his decades-long journey collecting over 260 postboxes, from a skip find in Wales to a museum on the Isle of Wight, preserving postal history.
The Kennedy Center has initiated employee layoffs, including senior Trump appointees, as it prepares for a two-year closure for renovations amid staff criticism.
Tasmania's Dark Mofo festival in 2026 will showcase a rare edit of Loris Gréaud's film 'Sculpt', starring Willem Dafoe, viewable only by one person at a time in a secret location.
Italy's culture minister announces plans to increase purchases of major artworks, unveiling a newly acquired Antonello da Messina painting in Rome after recent high-profile acquisitions.
An illuminating exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum traces Frank Bowling's evolution from politically charged works to liberating abstract paintings that defy categorization.
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A new exhibition at London's Wellcome Collection, 'The Coming of Age', delves into the complexities of ageing in modern society, featuring artifacts from Japan's centenarian sake cups to Sam Taylor-Johnson's decaying fruit film.
The UK government is considering fees for international tourists at national museums to boost cultural funding, following a review by Baroness Hodge. Critics warn it could deter tourism and affect Britons via digital IDs.
The musical Lifeline, championed by former chief medical officer Sally Davies, uses Alexander Fleming's penicillin discovery story to highlight antimicrobial resistance threats, performing even at the UN.
Brendan Gleeson has been named best actor at the Critics' Circle theatre awards for his West End debut in Conor McPherson's pub drama The Weir. The ceremony celebrated numerous winners including Rosamund Pike, Ivo van Hove, and Hayley Atwell.
Queen Camilla reflects on the fifth anniversary of her Reading Room charity, highlighting its global impact, partnerships, and the transformative power of books on mental health and community.
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The UK government is exploring charging international visitors at national museums like the British Museum to boost sector funding, sparking debate over tourism impact.
