Covent Garden’s main stage for The Royal Opera, Royal Ballet and Orchestra
Carly Simon has announced her first album in years, Comes in Waves, while revealing a Parkinson’s diagnosis and skin cancer treatment. The collection revisits defining moments of her life and career, with songs touching on love, loss and renewal. Readers are invited to explore the full context of her career and health as she moves forward.
A trio of Guardian pieces review contemporary Black British theatre and opera, from Kaspar Holten’s Giovanni revival at the Royal Opera House to new Barbican and Yard theatre productions. The critics note bold, emotionally charged performances, mixed narrative clarity, and lasting resonance with race and gender themes.
Bonnie Greer has died at 77. A Chicago-born playwright, critic and cultural leader, she moved to the UK in 1986 and served on boards from the British Museum to Kingston University. Her work spanned theatre, television, writing and public life, and she leaves a legacy of influence across arts and civil society.