Tag #Theatre

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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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Quality Education
faz.net
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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
theguardian.com
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Stage Adaptation of \"The Borrowers\" Showcases Scale and Survival

Mary Norton's \"The Borrowers\", published seven years after WWII, tells the story of the Borrower family, who flee their home to escape attacks and harsh weather, seeking a new haven; a 1999 stage adaptation cleverly uses scale and puppetry to portray their adventures.

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No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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2024 Entertainment: Recovery and Adaptation

The year 2024 in entertainment saw a recovery from industry-wide challenges, showcasing successful films, albums, television shows, and theatre productions while acknowledging financial difficulties and evolving audience behavior.

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No Poverty
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Huppert's Beijing Debut in 'The Glass Menagerie'

Isabelle Huppert debuted in Beijing at the NCPA International Theatre Festival (January 24-26, 2024), performing Amanda in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, a role that resonated with her due to the play's exploration of complex family dynamics and its reflection of Williams' personal life.

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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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Moomins' Circus Christmas: A Stage Adaptation of "The Fir Tree

Kaveh Rahnama's circus-themed stage adaptation of Tove Jansson's "The Fir Tree" premiered recently, blending Moomin characters with circus acts like snowball juggling and human towers, set against Alison Alexander's rustic, illustrated set and featuring Liam Quinn's folk music score, to depict the M...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sir Michael Crawford: From Childhood Humor to Knighthood

Sir Michael Crawford, a British actor knighted for services to the theatre, discusses his childhood experiences using humor to overcome adversity, his successful acting career, and the importance of making audiences laugh.

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No Poverty
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Stage Adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's Classic Novel Explores Resilience and Self-Discovery

This stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's 1936 novel, directed by Katy Rudd, follows three adopted sisters pursuing careers in the performing arts during the interwar period, exploring themes of resilience, independence, and self-discovery amidst poverty and abandonment.

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No Poverty
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One-Woman Show Examines Liz Truss's 49-Day Premiership

"The Last Days of Liz Truss?", a 100-minute one-woman show written by Greg Wilkinson and starring Emma Wilkinson Wright, satirically examines Liz Truss's 49-day premiership in 2022, exploring her rise and fall within the context of the Conservative party's internal dynamics and contrasting her self-...

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Reduced Inequality

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