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Glasgow School of Art burns but ‘treasured building saved'
The heritage-listed building, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is a unique art school and architecturally significant.
Adrian Mole author Sue Townsend dies aged 68
The British author died on Thursday, after a stroke, eliciting grief around the world from writers and readers alike.
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman dies aged 46
The American actor and director was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday morning US time after a…
Lost poem by Sappho discovered
Fragments of a previously unknown work by the ancient Greek poet have been identified by an Oxford classicist.
Why you can’t afford to stay home
Taking your show on the road isn’t cheap, but there are definitely advantages to finding new audiences interstate.
Namatjira project will bring first Indigenous citizen to UK
Two of Albert Namatjira’s grandchildren will travel to London with Big hART’s award-winning production in November.
Is it still Fringe if it’s curated?
The open access model ensures that the Fringe spirit is truly represented.
Capturing the nerd audience
The mainstreaming of geek culture means the arts are now targeting the disposable income of a once-derided demographic.
Acrobat falls to death in Cirque show
A Cirque du Soleil performer has died in Las Vegas after falling some 15 metres during a performance of the…
Snowtown director casts Michael Fassbender as Macbeth
Company behind The King's Speech to produce latest adaptation of 'the Scottish play'.