Now playing Next Culture news Willem Dafoe becomes new director of Venice Biennale Teatro Willem Dafoe said of his appointment: “I realize that I am known as a film actor, but I was born in the theatre, the theatre trained me and galvanized me. I am a stage animal." 09/07/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Sir Ian McKellen to miss further London shows after stage fall The 85-year-old actor will not be returning to the stage in London after his fall earlier this week. He is expected to make a full and speedy recovery. 20/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Dame Judi Dench hints at retirement after 60 years on screen and stage Actress Judi Dench has suggested she will retire from acting because of her worsening eyesight. She currently suffers from advanced macular degeneration. 28/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news The Museum of Homelessness finds a home in North London Opening to the public on 24 May, the North London museum – for the first time in its own permanent home – is flipping the script on homelessness. 21/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news London gentlemen's club votes to allow women to join for first time A London gentlemen’s club which boasts an illustrious membership, including senior politicians, judges, and even the King, has finally voted after almost two centuries to allow women to enter its elite ranks. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'Hell’s Kitchen' and 'Stereophonic' lead 2024 Tony nominations Two shows about musical creativity are leading the charge, while women directors are smashing records. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Scottish funding body claims Edinburgh Fringe is in 'precarious' state Creative Scotland has accused the organisation behind the Edinburgh Fringe of improperly running the festival in defence of them pulling funding ahead of its 2024 run. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How is #MeTooStandUp shaking up the French comedy scene? The #MeTooStandUp campaign, which denounces sexist and sexual violence in the world of comedy, plans to shake things up. Because sexual and sexist harassment is no laughing matter. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger's 'Sunset Boulevard' wins big The Olivier Awards, the UK's equivalent of Broadway's Tony Awards, took place on Sunday at London's Royal Albert Hall. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Tom Holland ‘Romeo And Juliet’ show target of 'racial abuse' The Jamie Lloyd Company has said there had been a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse directed towards a member of company.” 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Salzburg Festival artistic director reappointed - Why it matters Ahead of Austria's biggest opera and drama festival, Markus Hinterhäuser is reappointed as artistic director of Salzburg until 2031. 05/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Is Duolingo staging an ice-skating musical? It should It might have been an elaborate April Fools' joke, but the thought of 'Duolingo on Ice' is so good, the app should actually do it. 04/04/2024
Now playing Next Art Traditional puppet making techniques kept alive at Armenian theatre In the heart of Gyumri, Armenia, the Stepan Alikhanyan Puppet Theatre stands as a guardian of tradition and creativity. At its core lies the skilled hands of 66-year-old Ashot Edigaryan, a master puppet maker devoted to keeping the art alive. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Everything you need to know about the Tom Holland 'Romeo & Juliet' Tom Holland is about to star in a West End production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. Here's everything you need to know. 01/04/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Czech town's passion play draws hundreds in spectacular Easter display In the lead-up to Easter Sunday, the town of Zdar nad Sazavou in the Czech Republic hosted its annual passion play, depicting the final days of the life of Jesus Christ. 30/03/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle The Comédie-Française puts its costumes on sale Calling all aficionados of theatre, fashion history, and unique pieces, as every Thursday, until the end of April, Comédie-Française unveils a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to purchase costumes from its reserves of exceptional and historic outfits. 28/03/2024