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On my radar: Raymond Antrobus’s cultural highlights

The poet on the power of abstract art, Shakespeare in British Sign Language and the ‘articulated rage’ of James Baldwin

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‘We didn’t worry about a few dirty laughs!’ The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and ‘crumpet’

No one could say that the Carry On movies stretched their female stars, or paid them generously. But, decades later, Amanda Barrie, Valerie Leon, Sheila Hancock and co have fond memories

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The week in theatre: Jennie Lee; Fiddler on the Roof; Antony and Cleopatra – review

Groundbreaking Labour MP Jennie Lee is given her due in Mikron’s vibrant new touring show; the 60-year-old musical is an al fresco marvel; and Shakespeare finds new meaning through British Sign Language

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Antony and Cleopatra review – bilingual BSL staging adds intimacy and clarity

The Egyptian queen’s court communicates in sign language in Blanche McIntyre’s production, giving physical shape and frequently extra depth to the text

The Guardian - UK

Antony & Cleopatra at Shakespeare’s Globe review: this bold sign language adaptation is thrillingly radical

Nadia Nadrajah is imperious as Cleopatra

Evening Standard

‘We need to be seen’: Nadia Nadarajah on portraying Shakespeare’s greatest heroines – as a deaf actor

When Nadia Nadarajah takes the stage at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre from tonight as Cleopatra, she will fulfil a longheld dream: to show others how far you can go as ‘a deaf brown woman who uses sign language and doesn’t speak’

The Guardian - UK

The week in classical: Giulio Cesare; Così fan tutte; Siegfried/Götterdämmerung – review

There is much fun and an excellent cast in David McVicar’s sparkling Handel revival; Mozart’s partner-swap opera soars with exuberant solos; and Wagner’s Ring marathon reaches a roaring climax

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The rock musicians battling against AI: "If they can do it to Steve and they can do it to me, what's next? How far will they go?"

Exclusive: Peter Frampton and Jerry Shirley on the attempts by the owners of the Steve Marriott estate to replicate the singer's voice with AI – and why they're determined to fight it

Louder

'Reverse Turing test' asks AI agents to spot a human imposter — you'll never guess how they figure it out

Four AI models uncovered a human interloper in a startling viral video. But what can it teach us about intelligence?

LiveScience

Coco Mellors: 'As a sober person, I don't think I'll ever not be able to write about addiction'

As her much-hyped new novel Blue Sisters lands, she talks to Hayley Spencer about how addiction and recovery guide her writing, touring with her baby, and why she’s so glad her success was a slow-burn

Evening Standard

Screenwriter Brian Helgeland Reveals Plot Details For Canceled Cleopatra Movie.

Learn about Brian Helgeland's canceled Cleopatra movie project and the intriguing plot details that never made it to the big screen.

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Readers reply: who has been treated most unfairly by history?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

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Tabu interview on ‘Crew’ and box office success: This is a great phase to be in

Tabu interview on ‘Crew’ and box office success: As her latest Bollywood outing breaches the ₹100 crore mark, Tabu opens up about her work and staying relevant to audiences

The Hindu

Christina Ricci Emphasizes Importance Of Work-Life Balance As A Mom

Actress Christina Ricci shares insights on balancing career and motherhood, highlighting the importance of support and finding a work-life balance in the e...

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Why does Cleopatra always have to die nude? Male titillaters – and the artist who stood against them

From Medusa to Circe, novelists have scored hits with feminist reimaginings of Greek myths and historical figures. But Swiss-born painter Angelica Kauffman beat them to it – by 250 years

Evening Standard

Best creamy eyeliner for a perfectly smudged and smokey look

From Alex Chung to Kate Moss, find out how to recreate the Party Girl look

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Dame Helen Mirren honored at 37th Annual American Cinematheque Awards

Dame Helen Mirren was honored at the 37th Annual American Cinematheque Awards for her lifetime achievements in the filmmaking industry. Learn more about he...

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Archaeologists discover impressive ancient tunnel beneath Egyptian temple ruins

Archaeologists uncover a remarkable tunnel beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna, Egypt. Its purpose remains unknown, raising speculation about the potential...

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Shakespeare’s Globe criticised for casting non-disabled actor as Richard III

Disabled actors respond to the announcement that Michelle Terry, the Globe’s artistic director, will be taking up the role

The Guardian - US

‘Lying for the laugh’: should comedians tell us the truth?

The controversy over Hasan Minhaj’s onstage storytelling was a sign of the shifting demands placed on standup comics

Evening Standard

OPINION - I'm addicted to old BBC election night broadcasts — this is what I've learnt

On reflection, David Owen was probably too “leading man handsome” to help the SDP break the mould of British politics. That’s right, I’ve been re-watching old BBC election night broadcasts again. This time, it’s back to the Seventies and Eighties for Ted Heath’s miscalculation, Jim Callaghan’s sunny (albeit misplaced) optimism…

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Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race controversy in Tunisia

Newspapers and politicians discuss general’s skin tone, saying actor’s casting in the role created ‘a historical error’

Marie Claire

32 Best Red Carpet Moments of the 1960s

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Can't wait for Napoleon? Watch these 5 great historical dramas on Netflix, Max and more

From Cleopatra to the Cold War, here's what to stream before Joaquin Phoenix's turn as the French general

Al Jazeera

Alexander, Alexandria, and a tribute to a great Egyptian city

Islam Issa’s Alexandria: The City that Changed the World is a history of Egypt’s second city.

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