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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Dozens of UK theatres at risk of being demolished, experts say by Lanre Bakare

Theatres Trust urges people to try and persuade local councils to invest in buildings The UK’s cultural heritage is at risk unless there is a significant shift in how theatre buildings are…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

Sexism and gender divide ingrained in UK theatre, study claims by Lanre Bakare

Researchers say gender gap has grown in some areas and accuse Arts Council of ignoring it British theatre has an institutional problem with sexism and gender inequality, according to the aut…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

British musicals 'at risk without subsidies like other theatre' by Lanre Bakare and Catherine Shoard

Leading figures call for public money to be spent on original work and developing talent British musical theatre is at risk of being left behind by America unless there is investment in orig…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12AM
Friday, December 20, 2019

Madani Younis appointed chief executive producer at the Shed by Lanre Bakare

Former Southbank Centre creative director join multimillion-dollar art institution in New York The former artistic director of the Bush theatre and the Southbank Centre, Madani Younis, is mo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:03PM
Monday, December 2, 2019

UK's regional theatre at risk amid funding cuts, say directors by Lanre Bakare

A year after Liverpool Everyman’s rep company collapsed, questions remain over local theatre’s future The future of theatre in some of the UK’s biggest cities remains under threat, reg…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Timothée Chalamet to make London stage debut by Lanre Bakare

Call Me By Your Name star to appear in Amy Herzog’s 4,000 Miles at Old Vic theatre The Old Vic is bringing Timothée Chalamet to the London stage next spring in a production of 4,000 Mile…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM
Monday, October 21, 2019

Lenny Henry: 'I wish somebody had taught me how to defend myself' by Lanre Bakare

The comedian’s childhood was defined by racist abuse and his mother’s violence. As he publishes his autobiography, he talks about how it shaped him as a performer and activist “I’m f…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM
Friday, October 4, 2019

Immersive Wolf of Wall Street opening delayed again due to flooding by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Producers extend preview run indefinitely due to building setbacks and a script ‘in flux’ An immersive theatre adaptation of The Wolf of Wall Street has postponed its opening night and e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03PM
Monday, September 16, 2019

Immersive Wolf of Wall Street actors get personal alarm buttons by Lanre Bakare

Theatre company reacts to sexual assaults at previous events like The Great Gatsby The company behind The Wolf of Wall Street, the latest production to tap into the trend for immersive thea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Richard Blackwood: 'I was in a bubble, thinking I had the Midas touch' by Lanre Bakare

Comedian, TV presenter, pop star … the ‘British Will Smith’ was geared for Hollywood stardom until his life came crashing down. Now, in a powerful play about death in custody, he’s m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM
Friday, August 23, 2019

'Jewface' row: West End musical accused of cultural appropriation by Lanre Bakare

Jewish actors and playwrights criticise Falsettos for using non-Jews to play Jewish roles A West End musical about a Jewish family is at the centre of a row over cultural appropriation, with…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM
Friday, August 2, 2019

Performers fear rising rents threaten future of Edinburgh fringe by Lanre Bakare

Artists say event will become unsustainable and increasingly elitist if costs keep spiralling Concerns over spiralling rents have dominated the lead-up to this year’s Edinburgh festival fr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Female playwrights star in new National Theatre lineup by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Season includes Kate Tempest reimagining of Greek classic and version of Guardian microplay Death of England Kate Tempest’s reimagining of a Greek classic and an adaptation of a short film…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM
Thursday, January 24, 2019

He acts, sings, dances – and calls out racial profiling: why everybody’s talking about Layton Williams by Lanre Bakare

As a child, he was chosen from 4,000 hopefuls to play Billy Elliot on stage. Now he’s starring in a musical about a young drag queen and using his profile to challenge homophobia‘I’ve …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

Ruth Wilson webchat – post your questions by Lanre Bakare

The star of The Affair and Luther is about to take on one of her most challenging roles – playing her own grandmother in the spy drama Mrs Wilson 1.03pm GMT Ruth Wilson’s latest project…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM
Friday, April 22, 2016

Prince a musical legacy like no other by Lanre Bakare

An eclectic range of contemporary artists owe a creative debt to the purple one, from Outkast and Pharrell to Daft Punk, Kanye and Mark RonsonPrince the businessmanPrince the style iconPrinc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:48PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Kiki review – flamboyant and uplifting look at New York's ballroom scene by Lanre Bakare

This complex documentary explores a fascinating subculture and adds substance and depth to a world that could otherwise be patronisedAt last year’s Sundance there was a screening of Paris …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:52AM
Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Hannibal Buress: 'I don’t think I could ever be high on television' by Lanre Bakare

The laconic comedy one-off who has garnered a cult following due to his laid-back persona is making a break for the big time with his new variety show. Can he become a mainstream star? Possi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM
Thursday, July 2, 2015

Our complete Fourth of July cultural guide by Alex Needham and Lanre Bakare In New York

From TV-loving agoraphobes to those looking for brazen shirtless male strippers, this holiday weekend offers plenty for the culturally curious to exploreYoko Ono: One Woman Show, 1960–1971…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:34PM
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Chris Rock: the top five moments from his Top Five promo tour by Lanre Bakare

In the lead-up to the release of his new comedy, Chris Rock has ruffled the feathers of Hollywood, weighed in on the Eric Garner verdict and positioned himself as a nonpareil voice on race r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:58PM
Thursday, November 27, 2014

Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade - as it happened by Alex Needham and Lanre Bakare In New York

Join us as we watch the inflatable-heavy procession through New York, which this year threatens to be disrupted by Ferguson protestorsThe Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: in pictures Continue r…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:01PM
Friday, July 5, 2013

Shangaan electro: the Soweto dance craze that's about to go global by Lanre Bakare

We head inside the Top Ten Dance, where Soweto's most dazzling dancers compete for the attention of Nozinja, mobile phone repair shop magnate turned township Simon Cowell"You are not going t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:00AM

Shangaan electro: the Soweto dance craze that's about to go global by Lanre Bakare

We head inside the Top Ten Dance, where Soweto's most dazzling dancers compete for the attention of Nozinja, mobile phone repair shop magnate turned township Simon Cowell Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:00AM

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