Circus of Horrors says officials had concerns over performer who fires bow and arrow with her feet – because of her smokingFire-eating is fine. As is walking barefoot up a ladder of swords…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:40AMMost of us are now back at work – and that includes Bono and The Edge, now watching previews of what will either be the most expensive musical dud ever, or an unforgettable triumph. The pa…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:35PMThere were, however, many arts practitioners on the list. Is the Diary the only one surprised (and pleased) to see Steve McQueen get a CBE, given the artist's marathon battle with the establ…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:15PMThe culture department hailed the inclusion of three arts philanthropists in the New Year honours list, part of culture secretary Jeremy Hunt's commitment to boost private donations to the a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:05PMArcola takes over Dalston paint factory while Bush will nip up the Uxbridge RoadThey are two small theatres – one in east London, the other west – which punch mightily above their weight…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:57PMThe Young Vic in London recently held a very successful evening of work by Belarus Free Theatre, who perform in secret locations because they are banned by the state – yes, that's actors f…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PMActor beats off stiff competition from Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud to be named best of the best by readers of the StageJudi Dench is not an actor who takes bad reviews lying down – "…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:01PMElling, La Bête and A Life in Theatre are three of the big casualties on the New York theatre circuitNew York's theatre district appears to be going through something of a crisis, with…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00PMNational Theatre and Royal Court share most of the titles at the Evening Standard awards, but the Barbican's You Me Bum Bum Train takes best newcomerRory Kinnear's standing as one of the mos…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:05PMFrench painter's fascination with movement to be focus of Royal Academy's canvas and film exhibitionAn exhibition on Degas and his fascination with ballet dancers – surprisingly, the first…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:17AMSmall west London theatre with star-making reputation secures new premises to enable move from leak-prone HQA theatre with one of the best reputations for finding and nurturing new writing �…
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