Tag #Theatre

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Dame Joan Plowright Dies at 95

Dame Joan Plowright, a British actress and widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, died peacefully at age 95 on January 16, 2025, leaving a legacy spanning seven decades in theatre, film, and television.

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No Poverty
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Genet's Master-Servant Drama: A Modern Exploration of Power

A modern adaptation of Jean Genet's play explores the complex power dynamics between two sisters who role-play as mistress and maid, blurring fantasy and reality, and mirroring the real-life Papin sisters' crime, with strong performances and a disquieting atmosphere.

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Reduced Inequality
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Oliver! West End Revival Highlights Enduring Relevance of Female Characters

In London's Gielgud Theatre, Shanay Holmes's powerful portrayal of Nancy in a new West End production of Oliver! highlights the character's enduring relevance, showcasing women's resilience and vulnerability in the face of abuse, while Simon Lipkin, playing Fagin, emphasizes Dickens' timeless social...

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Gender Equality
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Conductor-Centric Music Theater: A Unified Approach

A conductor's approach to music theater prioritizes the musical score as the basis for staging, creating a unified performance; this differs from director-centric approaches which often lead to a disjointed artistic experience.

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Quality Education
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" London Production Sets Ticket Record Despite Revenue Dip

The London production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" sold a record 544,257 tickets in the year to March 31, 2024, generating $29.6 million in revenue (a 7.4% decrease) despite ongoing profitability; the show's success is driven by international expansion and new licensing agreements.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Sennett's "The Craftsman": Role-Playing in Theater and Life

Richard Sennett's "The Craftsman" examines the fundamental human need for performance and role-playing, connecting theatrical traditions from ancient Greece to modern-day settings and exploring the implications for identity and self-perception.

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Quality Education
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Feeling Afraid": A Stand-Up Show Exploring Authenticity and Anxiety

Samuel Barnett stars in Marcelo Dos Santos's "Feeling Afraid as if Something Terrible is Going to Happen," a one-person show exploring a comedian's anxieties and self-sabotaging behaviors within a relationship with an American man suffering from cataplexy, blurring the line between truth and perform...

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Good Health and Well-being
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The Crucible": A Timeless Exploration of Power, Prejudice, and Justice

The Crucible," Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play, uses the Salem witch trials to explore themes of mass hysteria and the abuse of power, showcasing the dangers of unchecked authority and the importance of individual conscience.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mariupol Drama" Brings Ukrainian War Story to Manchester

Mariupol Drama", a verbatim play based on the experiences of a Ukrainian theatre company whose building was bombed on March 16, 2022, while sheltering almost 1,000 people, will be performed in Manchester, UK, this month, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian culture amidst war.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play

Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Puppetry Industry Faces Economic Headwinds

The UK puppetry industry, despite its small size, is facing economic challenges impacting artists' work, yet remains a vibrant art form known for its unique audience engagement and emotional impact, exemplified by artists like Hannah Southfield, Anna Harriott, and Paul Batten in the South West.

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Deianira's Fatal Jealousy in Sophocles' "Trachiniae

Sophocles' "Trachiniae" portrays Deianira, wife of Herakles, who, driven by jealousy and a poisoned robe given to her by the dying centaur Nessos, unwittingly causes Herakles's death. Herakles's return with Iole, a captive princess, fuels Deianira's despair and leads to her suicide, leaving Iole to ...

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Gender Equality

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