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Belgian artists slam Flemish funding cuts

The right-wing Flemish government intends to cut funds for cultural projects by 60%. Minister-president Jan Jambon at the Flemish Parliament explains that the cuts won’t affect everyone: indeed traditional Flemish cultural heritage will receive more money.

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Iranian-Israeli play explores human connections in wartime

An Israeli and an Iranian, performing side by side a play about war in Brussels. Sahand Sahebdivani, born in Iran, and Raphael Rodan, raised in Israel play versions of themselves. The piece underlining what unites rather than divides.

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Performers on horseback surprise passengers at Paris train station

Theatre of Centaur members on horseback riding around Paris Gare de L'Est train station for art performance

Italy

Italian film and opera director Franco Zeffirelli dies at 96

Franco Zeffirelli, the Italian director acclaimed for his work in film, theatre and opera, has died at the age of 96.

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World

Learning in Russia's temples of theatre and ballet

In partnership with Rossotrudnichestvo

In this episode of Learning World, Euronews takes a look at some of the best ballet and theatre schools in Russia and examines how easy it is for foreign students to study such disciplines in the country.

Cult

Baku celebrates 5th International Theatre Conference

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Theatre experts from across the world gather in Azerbaijan's capital to share knowledge and enjoy a rich programme of music, art and performance.

Cult

"Burning Doors" sees Pussy Riot take tales of terror in Russian prisons to New York

Pussy Riot's Maria Alekhina's play gets rave reviews in off-Broadway show, while Nadezhda Tolokonnikova blazes her own trail.

USA

Remembering Hollywood legend Jerry Lewis

The comedian passed away of 'natural causes' at his home in Las Vegas

Cult

Tony Awards: 'Dear Evan Hansen' wins top Broadway honours

The show about a high school outsider wins six Tonys to crown a fine musical season on Broadway.

USA

Obama spotted on Broadway with daughter Malia

Former US President Barack Obama and his daughter Malia were greeted by cheers as they left a Broadway theatre on Friday.

Cult

The stage play 'Stalin Watchmaker' reflects the life of the former Soviet leader Joseph Stalin

A man or a murdering monster?

Cinema

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reprise their 2010 Tony winning roles in the movie 'Fences'

A story of a lost dream the film ‘Fences’, which is based on a stage play of the same name by August Wilson tells of how Troy Maxson aspired to becoming a Major League baseball…

Cult

Danish Queen designs Nutcracker costumes

It’s a Christmas production of ‘The Nutcracker’ with a difference – in the Danish capital Copenhagen, all the sets and costumes are designed by none other than the Queen…

USA

Hollywood icon Robert Redford reveals retirement plans

Robert Redford says he plans to retire from acting soon, to concentrate on directing and art.

Cult

Baku talks theatre and multiculturalism

Theatre professionals discuss the art form in Baku

Cult

Exploring exile through dance

How does a body react when it is forced or prevented from moving?

Russia

World's "oldest working actor" dies in Moscow aged 101

A man described as the world’s oldest working actor has died in Moscow at the age of 101.

Italy

Dario Fo dies at the age of 90

USA

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee dies, 88

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee has died at the age of 88.

Cult

Revolutionary Hungarian actress Andrea Fullajtár plays Marlene Dietrich

A long dead, enigmatic, German movie star and stage queen has found a fresh voice in a new show performed by revolutionary Hungarian actress Andrea Fullajtár.