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Dying: A Memoir Stage Adaptation Fails to Satisfy

Benjamin Law's theatrical adaptation of Cory Taylor's acclaimed memoir about mortality struggles to translate the book's poignant reflection to the stage, leaving audiences and critics unsatisfied.

Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania

Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.

Elmet's Haunting Theatre Triumph in Bradford

Fiona Mozley's Booker-shortlisted novel 'Elmet' receives a stunning theatrical adaptation at Bradford's Loading Bay theatre, delivering a powerful exploration of family, land, and vengeance in modern Yorkshire.

Classic car fan crushed to death by Jaguar

A classic car enthusiast died in a horrific garage accident while working on his prized Jaguar XJS in Northamptonshire, sparking an HSE investigation into vehicle safety.

Hedda Gabler 2025: Meet the Star-Studded Cast

Discover the exciting new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece 'Hedda Gabler' coming to screens in 2025, featuring an impressive ensemble cast including Lily James, Sam Claflin and Ruth Wilson in this bold reimagining set in contemporary London.

Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award

The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.

NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories

The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.

Jilly Cooper's Racy Novels Set for TV Adaptation

Beloved British author Jilly Cooper's steamy novels may finally be coming to television screens, with industry insiders hinting at major streaming service interest and potential A-list casting for her iconic characters.

Jilly Cooper's Novels Finally Get TV Adaptation

Beloved author Jilly Cooper's iconic 'Rutshire Chronicles' are being developed for television, bringing her scandalous upper-class romances to screens worldwide after decades of anticipation.

Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

Stream Shakespeare: Ultimate UK Film Guide

Discover the definitive streaming guide to William Shakespeare's cinematic masterpieces, from timeless classics to modern adaptations available on UK platforms.

Jane Austen's Emma reimagined for the dating app generation

A bold new theatrical production reimagines Jane Austen's classic heroine Emma Woodhouse as a modern-day influencer navigating the pitfalls of dating apps and sweaty nightclubs, asking if the search for love has truly changed.

Every Wuthering Heights Film Adaptation Ranked & Reviewed

Explore the tumultuous history of adapting Emily Brontë's literary masterpiece, Wuthering Heights, for the big screen. We rank every major film version, from the iconic 1939 Laurence Olivier classic to the gritty 2011 interpretation, revealing which captu

Tom Gauld Satirises 'Classic Novels Reworked for Men'

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly satirises gender-based marketing with his latest cartoon, imagining classic literature rewritten with stereotypically 'masculine' themes for a male audience.

Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics

Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.

Author Names 5 Life-Changing Books You Must Read

Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.

'Woke' trigger warning for Sherlock Holmes play sparks fury

A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.

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