Barbara Taylor Bradford Blue Plaque Unveiled in Leeds
The bestselling author of A Woman of Substance, who sold over 92 million books, is commemorated with a blue plaque at Armley Library in her hometown of Leeds.
Category : Arts
Waiting for Godot Review: Bleakly Funny Staging in Glasgow
Dominic Hill's post-apocalyptic production of Samuel Beckett's classic at the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow features Matthew Kelly and George Costigan as a bleakly funny double act.
Flamm Arts Festival Sparks Revival in Cornwall's Bodmin
The Flamm Arts Festival is transforming Bodmin, Cornwall, drawing thousands with its vibrant cultural events and boosting the local economy through tourism and community engagement.
Hockney's First English Landscape Sells at Sotheby's
David Hockney's seminal 1965 painting, English Garden, is on display before auction with an estimate of £2.5m-£3.5m, marking its first public showing in nearly three decades.
Hugo Flavelle's Perth Festival Show Protests Venue Accessibility
Hugo Flavelle's performance 'Let Me In, Let Me Out' at Perth festival highlights accessibility issues in cultural venues, blending protest with a mobile rave to demand inclusion for disabled artists and audiences.
Newcastle Art Gallery Opens $48m Expansion with Major Exhibition
Newcastle Art Gallery has opened after a $48m expansion, now the largest public gallery in NSW outside Sydney, featuring a blockbuster exhibition and local artist commissions.
Bayeux Tapestry London Tickets: Sales Start July 2026
The Bayeux Tapestry will be displayed in London for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, with tickets available from July 2026. The British Museum expects 7.5 million visitors for this historic 70-metre artwork.
Emin Calls for Wealthy Donations to Keep Museums Free for Public
Artist Tracey Emin advocates for affluent individuals to support museums through memberships and donations, as the National Gallery faces an £8.2m deficit and government funding pressures threaten free entry policies.
Bayeux Tapestry Tickets On Sale July 1 for London Show
Tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum go on sale July 1, with the historic artifact returning to UK soil for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.
Anne Boleyn Portrait Show at Hever Castle Raises Questions
Hever Castle in Kent hosts the largest collection of Anne Boleyn portraits, marking 500 years since Henry VIII's courtship, but a public vote on the best likeness divides opinion.
Shakespeare's Globe Launches Environmental Playwright Prize
Shakespeare's Globe has announced a new prize for playwrights focusing on environmental themes, aiming to inspire creative works that address climate change and sustainability through theatre.
Tracey Emin on Cancer Battle and Tate Modern Exhibition
Artist Dame Tracey Emin opens up about her aggressive bladder cancer diagnosis in 2020, revealing she feared living more than dying. Now cancer-free, she unveils her retrospective exhibition 'A Second Life' at Tate Modern.
PhotoVogue Festival 2026: Women's Stories in Milan
The PhotoVogue festival in Milan showcases powerful photography exploring women's rights, identity, and resilience, from Indian bodybuilders to Afghan women's defiance.
Our Friends in the North Returns to Stage in Newcastle
Peter Flannery's acclaimed TV series 'Our Friends in the North' is being adapted for the stage in Newcastle, with the writer asserting its themes of corruption and disillusionment remain as relevant today as 30 years ago.
Noel Coward's 'Easy Virtue' Revival in Cambridge
Trevor Nunn directs a new production of Noel Coward's 'Easy Virtue' at the Arts Theatre in Cambridge, featuring Greta Scacchi, exploring themes of social scandal and family conflict.
Lowry's Unheard Tapes Reveal Painter's Despair Over Vanishing England
Newly discovered 1970s recordings of L.S. Lowry, voiced by Ian McKellen, expose the artist's grief as his industrial England disappeared, with his paintings now selling for millions.
Tracey Emin on Cancer, Art Show, and Nigel Farage Criticism
Dame Tracey Emin discusses her cancer survival, major Tate Modern exhibition 'A Second Life', and strongly criticises Nigel Farage and Reform UK's politics in Margate.
Tracey Emin Proud to Be British, Slams Reform UK's Politics
Artist Dame Tracey Emin expresses British pride ahead of her Tate Modern exhibition, crediting art for revitalising Margate and criticising Reform UK as divisive and rejected by her hometown's intelligent populace.
The Visionary Who Made Art UK Possible
A tribute to the remarkable individual whose pioneering efforts enabled the creation of Art UK, transforming public access to British art collections nationwide.
Queen Camilla and Paddington Bear Share Marmalade Sandwiches
Queen Camilla met Paddington Bear at a star-studded reception for the BBC 500 Words children's writing competition final, where they shared marmalade sandwiches and celebrated literacy.
Evening All Afternoon Review: Donmar Warehouse's Riveting Show
A detailed review of the play 'Evening All Afternoon' at London's Donmar Warehouse, exploring its themes, performances, and impact on contemporary theatre.
Leo Regan's Risky Two-Year Photo Project on Neo-Nazis
Photographer Leo Regan recounts his dangerous two-year project documenting the neo-Nazi skinhead scene in the 1990s, including a chaotic gig in Milton Keynes.
Dame Tracey Emin's Tate Modern Exhibition 'A Second Life' Opens
Dame Tracey Emin's largest survey exhibition, 'A Second Life,' opens at Tate Modern, featuring over 100 works spanning her 40-year career, including iconic installations and new pieces exploring her health journey.
Dame Tracey Emin's Tate Modern Show 'A Second Life' Launches
Dame Tracey Emin's largest survey exhibition, 'A Second Life', opens at Tate Modern, featuring over 100 works including 'My Bed' and new pieces exploring her body after cancer surgery.
Tracy Emin's 'A Second Life' Exhibition at Tate Modern
Tracey Emin unveils her landmark exhibition 'A Second Life' at Tate Modern, featuring a livestream event on April 24, 2026, with insights into her four-decade career.
Cornwall Church Installs £30k Touchscreen for Historic Bells
A medieval church in Cornwall has installed a £30,000 touchscreen system to ring its delicate 17th-century bells electronically after 50 years of silence due to safety concerns.
Louvre Appoints New Director After Crisis Year and Resignation
Christophe Leribault takes over as Louvre director following Laurence des Cars' resignation, aiming to restore confidence after crown jewels heist and multiple crises.
McCartney's Beatles Play Debuts at Glasgow Oran Mor
A new play inspired by Paul McCartney's Beatles era, starring Milly Sweeney, premieres at Oran Mor in Glasgow, blending music and drama in a unique theatrical experience.
Macron Appoints New Louvre Director After Security Failures
Christophe Leribault, director of Versailles, takes over the Louvre following a major jewellery heist and ongoing strikes, tasked with restoring trust and improving security.
Chadwick Boseman's 'Deep Azure' Play Revival in London
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London announces a revival of Chadwick Boseman's early play 'Deep Azure', celebrating his theatrical legacy and exploring themes of identity and resilience.
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