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Tourists are flocking to see the statue of David in Florence after a school principal was forced to resign in the US over complaints students were exposed to pornography when the artwork was used in a lesson.
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Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison
Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop.
Giraffes in a Catalan theatre surprise people in Lithuania
Two giraffes and their youngsters strolled through the streets of Kaunas, bringing smiles to the faces of the crowds in Lithuania's second city.
Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97
Visionary British theatre director Peter Brook dies aged 97
Air raid sirens interrupt performance of Orwell’s '1984' in Kyiv
Programmed from before the war, the new adaptation of Orwell's classic dystopia has finally come to Kyiv at a time when it couldn't feel more relevant.
'You continue living,' says Ukrainian actor as Kyiv theatre reopens
After closing due to the Russian invasion, a theatre in the heart of one of Kyiv's historic neighbourhood's has returned to rapturous applause.
La Scala to open season with Russian opera
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Émigré Bolshoi Ballet star: I followed my conscience leaving Russia
Olga Smirnova, 30, caused an earthquake in the dance world when she left the Moscow institution in March over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, she says, she fears for Russian performers who will be isolated for years to come
Alcoy celebrates Moors and Christians Festival after two-year break due to pandemic
Hundreds of people have participated in the festival that includes a historical re-enactment and a street parade, commemorating the battles fought between Moors (or Muslims) and Christians during the period known as “Reconquista” (Reconquest) from the 8th century through the 15th century.
Cancellation of London's VAULT Festival lamented by theatre community
Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of VAULT Festival, London's annual celebration of the performing arts. With little or no government support, artists and organisers discuss the current state of British theatre.
Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - Julia Bullock: Performance and progress
Soprano, speaker and curator Julia Bullock discusses her thoughts and feelings about 2021, and its impact on performers and progressiveness.
Belgium's Council of State overturns government theatre closure
The slap in the face for the government came on Tuesday afternoon.
Euroviews. Culture 2021 Year in Review - The Conductor: Classics, COVID & Cameras
How have orchestras coped with shutdowns, lack of support and having to adapt to audience-free performances? Conductor Ben Glassberg tells Euronews Culture about his experience of 2021.
Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre legend and writer of 'Sweeney Todd', dies aged 91
Sondheim influenced several generations of theatre songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd."
#BackOnStage: London theatres celebrate reopening doors to visitors
UK theatres and cinemas will be allowed to reopen from 17 May with social distancing and to full audiences from June 21.
The show goes on at Madrid's opera house despite coronavirus
While other the doors of theatres around the world have been closed throughout the pandemic, Madrid's Teatro Real has managed to continue performances, offering a brief respite from the reality of the pandemic.
Greek National Opera entices people back to the theatre after hiatus
It has been a seven-month break but the Greek National Opera is finally welcoming back audiences in Athens. With a number of health restrictions measures in place, the company’s singers have found an original way of convincing the public it is a safe activity.