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Theatre review: Three Sisters, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 

Shining a candlelight glow on Chekhov’s sad tale of hope and despair.

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Theatre review: One Day When We Were Young, Park Theatre

An intimate look at what might have been in Nick Payne’s quiet and contemplative play.

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Theatre review: Hamlet, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

A stylish seaborne reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tale of murder and madness.

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Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds

The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.

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Theatre review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham 

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' takes flight once again on its UK tour, delighting audiences with its perfect mix of charm,…

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Performance review: The Last Laugh, Noël Coward Theatre

An affectionate tribute to a golden age of British comedy.

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Don’t miss in March – your monthly guide to the brightest and best arts in London

Put a 'spring' in your step with these best and brightest recommendations for what's on in London this month.

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Advisory panel for Arts Council England review announced

Who will be scrutinising and recommending changes to the Arts Council England?

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What the sector is saying about this week’s £270 million boost for the arts

Unanimously welcomed, this much-needed funding will shore up infrastructure and assist organisations in building a more resilient future.

Two panels. On the left is of author Vivian Gornick, who has short grey hair. On the right is the cover of her book, 'The Old Woman and the city' which features an illustration of a pair of legs shod in pinstripe pants and wearing short black heels.
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Book review: The Odd Woman and the City, Vivian Gornick

Take a slow stroll through the streets of Manhattan in this entrancing memoir.

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