Simon Boccanegra
The stage at the Royal Opera House morphed into the streets and rich saloons of 14th century Genoa, for an evening of political games, action-packed scenes and high-quality music.
Culture
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Pinter Three: Love and longing
A masterpiece of loneliness, fragility and human connection.
Pinter Four: Not quite hitting the standard
Despite witty dialogue and some great performances, key weaknesses let down this staging of two Pinter one-act plays.
Life in the Dark: a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of London
An immersive experience that grabs your attention from the moment you enter to the moment you leave
I am Ashurbanipal, king of the world, king of Assyria
The British Museum presents a narrative of the life of Ashurbanipal, a ruthless ruler with a passion for writing.
Gang signs and a Prayer
Erica Whyman updates Romeo and Juliet for the modern age.
Courage Everywhere: And Others – Emotion-Packed to The Core
Over the last week, the National Theatre has marked the 100th anniversary of (some) women in the UK getting the right to vote through a series of talks, rehearsed readings and screenings that reflect on suffrage and the fight for equality. And Others, aptly named to represent the women whose
And Then There Were None like it
A warm invitation to a performance of, arguably, the most popular whodunit ever.
A Small Place and a Big Message
Prepare to be exposed to the hard truth of colonialism and cruelty.
Two is Company, Three’s a crowd, and nine is frankly ridiculous
Lots of fun and not too highbrow in the New York with of married people and their single friend.
You couldn’t make it up if you tried
Two women stare at each other; one bounces, the other barely moves. What happens next? Creak, creak, creak go the trampoline springs.
Wildlife photography for all levels of expertise
Touching nature pictures take the viewer in a trip around the wildest corners of the Earth, while hinting subtly at the need for conservation efforts.