4.48 Psychosis review – a dazzling, harrowing opera worthy of Sarah Kane’s furious writing

Her final work, 4.48 Psychosis, was her most personal, confronting the clinical depression she struggled with for years. The play was first performed posthumously in 2000, after she died by suicide in 1999. The Royal…

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Scholars conclude ‘beyond doubt’ that Shakespeare was main author of Edward III

The history was published anonymously in 1596, and it has long been thought that Shakespeare wrote at least a few scenes. However, Dr Rory Loughnane, a leading scholar and co-author of the research, told the Guardian…

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Ariadne/Dido and Aeneas review – English Touring Opera conjures two strikingly different mythological worlds

Touring alongside Gluck's Orpheus and Eurydice is this compact double bill, pairing Dido and Aeneas with Elena Langer 's Ariadne, a 20-minute scene for soprano setting words by Glyn Maxwell, which was premiered by…

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Ghosts favourites call for co-star to sign up for Taskmaster: "He doesn't even understand what it is"

The latest season features the likes of Isy Suttie, Nina Conti, Matt Lucas and Richard Ayoade. But who might we see in future instalements of the show? The cast of Ghosts, who have been busy promoting their upcoming…

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‘Medieval romance overflowed with sexually active fairies’: the surprisingly long roots of romantasy

Word is that it's badly written and unashamedly escapist – all golden, glittering palaces, wild adventure and, of course, gorgeous fairies. It's certainly popular – plenty of the stories have been translated into…

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Twelfth Night review – Mathew Horne oozes arrogance as a brilliantly buttoned-up Malvolio

With his buttoned-up collar, tight black suit and supercilious delivery, he oozes self-satisfaction. Trusting in his superior taste, he has the pose to prove it: stiff, studied and haughty. His fall from grace, tricked…

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BBC categorically denies 'teasing complaints' as "untrue" after James Acaster rumour

The reality series, in which contestants known as the Faithfuls try to uncover the secret Traitors before being eliminated, returned for its second UK celebrity edition on 1 October, with a cast that included the three…

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Watch Michael Stipe join members of The National for R.E.M.’s ‘E-Bow The Letter’

The singer appeared alongside The National’s Matt Berninger and twin brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner at the Atabal venue in Biarritz, as part of the AB100 festival celebrating the brothers’ 50th birthdays. Advertisement…

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Coronation Street star teases Halloween happiness and sweet tribute for Lisa and Carla after "shenanigans"

But thankfully, life is set to remain settled for the pair in the coming months. Speaking to the Mirror , actor Vicky Myers revealed that the couple are are in a "really good place". "As far as their relationship's…

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U2 to skip Chile on Latin American tour for first time after negotiations reportedly fall through

The Irish rock legends announced the first dates of their 2027 ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’ world tour on Thursday (October 15), confirming six shows across Mexico City, São Paulo and Buenos Aires in February and March.…

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