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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 collection of theatre and opera reviews from The Guardian and The Scotsman surveys contemporary Black British performance, gendered violence, and the evolving landscape of UK arts. It highlights bold stagings, mixed narrative clarity, and moments of striking emotion across stage and dance today.
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.