Stars Perform Unrehearsed Play in West End Theatre First
David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed headline a groundbreaking West End production where actors perform without rehearsal from sealed scripts.
David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker and Riz Ahmed headline a groundbreaking West End production where actors perform without rehearsal from sealed scripts.
Chris Mullen, a respected art and design educator, passed away at 81. He built a vast library on visual communication, freely shared with students, and taught at Norwich and Brighton universities.
Two preliminary pencil drawings by E H Shepard for the original Winnie-the-Pooh book, never before seen publicly, are being displayed in London to mark the 100th anniversary of the beloved children's classic.
The David Geffen Galleries at Lacma, a $724m concrete structure by Peter Zumthor, used twice the metal of the Eiffel Tower, igniting debate over its environmental impact and architectural value.
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RecommendedTwenty years after its West End debut, Avenue Q returns with its signature blend of sweet subversion, puppet nudity, and taboo-busting songs at Shaftesbury Theatre.
Campaigners demand V&A becomes a living wage employer, with over 21,000 signing an open letter ahead of the V&A East opening in Stratford.
British theatre faces a critical juncture in 2026, with 37 million attendees but severe financial strains. Rising costs, celebrity casting, and access issues threaten its future, yet creative risks and cultural power persist.
Thomas Laqueur's book 'The Dog's Gaze' examines dogs in Western art, from Paleolithic paw prints to Picasso's dachshund, revealing their symbolic role as viewers' alter egos.
Elle Leontiev's portrait of Phillip Yamah at Mount Yasur in Vanuatu, shot blind due to technical issues, secured the Open Photographer of the Year title at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards.
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RecommendedProposals to charge overseas visitors at UK national museums face backlash from restitution groups, who argue it's unfair while colonial-era artefacts remain disputed.
Young Vic artistic director Nadia Fall advocates for theatres to 'programme their way out' of financial struggles, announcing new shows including an anti-Trump musical version of Thelma & Louise.
Clint Dyer's production at the Old Vic reimagines Ken Kesey's classic with a fresh political edge, but struggles with the text's inherent misogyny. Aaron Pierre delivers a storming performance as McMurphy.
More than 100 writers, including Virginie Despentes and Bernard-Henri Lévy, have left the historic French publisher Grasset in protest against billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré, accusing his media empire of promoting far-right ideologies.
The largest exhibition of Paula Rego's drawings at Victoria Miro showcases her intuitive pencil work, exploring themes of female repression, abortion, and personal struggles with poignant emotional depth.
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RecommendedA lucky participant has secured a Picasso painting valued at £1 million after purchasing a £100 ticket in a charity raffle, sparking excitement and debate.
The teddy bear's journey from 1902 Brooklyn scraps to global symbol of comfort, exploring its genderless appeal and cultural impact over a century.
Professor Lucy Munro has pinpointed William Shakespeare's Blackfriars property in London using historical documents, challenging beliefs about his retirement and later works.
New research reveals the exact location of William Shakespeare's Blackfriars property in London, discovered through archival documents showing floor plans and challenging assumptions about his later years.
Clint Dyer's revival at the Old Vic delivers consistent laughs with strong performances, but falters in its outdated, insensitive portrayal of mental illness and misogyny.
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RecommendedAt 93, artist Joan Semmel discusses her groundbreaking nude paintings, feminist legacy, and new exhibitions in New York and Brussels, challenging objectification with real bodies.
Ari Hodara, a software engineer from Paris, won a Picasso painting worth over €1m in a charity raffle after buying a €100 ticket. The raffle raised €12m for Alzheimer's research.
Photographer Ron Timehin's series 'The Labadi Community' showcases Ghanaians in Accra with dignity and collaboration, featuring a majestic horse and ruined farm building.
The David Geffen Galleries at Lacma, a divisive concrete structure spanning Wilshire Boulevard, opens next week after two decades of planning and debate over its design and funding.
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson star in a fact-based play about wrongful imprisonment, offering a sturdy but safe theatrical experience that lacks emotional depth.
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RecommendedAlbert Scopin's photographs from 1969-1971 reveal the creative chaos of New York's Chelsea Hotel, capturing icons like Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe in their formative years.
A newly discovered 17th-century map has pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property, solving a long-standing historical mystery about the playwright's life in the capital.
A newly discovered floorplan in the London Archives reveals the exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property, challenging assumptions about his later years and his connection to the capital.
A free exhibition at London's Barbican Music Library showcases iconic 1996 memorabilia including Mel B's leopard-print catsuit, Geri Halliwell's Union flag boots, and Liam Gallagher's tambourine.
A French engineer, Ari Hodara, won a €1 million Picasso painting after buying a €100 ticket in a charity raffle that raised €12 million for Alzheimer's research.
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RecommendedLondon's new V&A East museum launches with permanent galleries showcasing influential postwar fabrics and a temporary exhibition on Black British music, highlighting cultural diversity and artistic inspiration.