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A trio of recent theatre and opera reviews show bold stagings that wrestle with contemporary themes, from Black British experience to gendered violence. While some productions overreach, others land powerful emotional truths, revealing a vibrant, unsettled cultural moment.
Bonnie Greer, the US-born playwright and cultural critic who moved to Britain in 1986, has died after a brief illness. She shaped British arts and public life through theatre, broadcasting and leadership roles at major institutions. Her work spanned plays, biographies and advocacy, and she was a prominent public intellectual who bridged cultures and generations.
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.
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