Royal Shakespeare Company Urges Staff to Take Voluntary Redundancy
Royal Shakespeare Company urges over half its staff to apply for voluntary redundancy to plug a £5-6m shortfall, citing rising costs and declining income.
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Pregnant Teen Defies Mutiny to Steer Clipper Ship to Safety
Pregnant teen Mary Ann Patten faced mutiny and storms to command a clipper ship in 1856, becoming the first woman to do so.
Angela de la Cruz Review: Wonky Chairs and Busted Pianos Are Monuments to Resilience
Angela de la Cruz's exhibition at Ikon Birmingham features broken yet mended objects, reflecting her own resilience after a stroke. A powerful show of repair and endurance.
Guardian Invites Questions for Tracey Emin Event
Guardian invites reader questions for Tracey Emin live event at Tate Modern, reflecting on 40 years of her career.
Noël Coward's Easy Virtue Revival in Cambridge: Trevor Nunn's Sumptuous Production
Trevor Nunn's sumptuous revival of Noël Coward's Easy Virtue at Cambridge Arts Theatre delivers timeless pathos with witty barbs.
Writers Week Cultural Vandalism Says Ex Director
Louise Adler resigns as Adelaide Writers' Week director after board cancels Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation, sparking mass withdrawals and free speech debate.
New £1.5m Awards Scheme Launches to Celebrate UK Visual Art Education
Freelands Foundation launches £1.5m awards scheme to celebrate UK visual art education, awarding £100,000 to three organisations annually for five years.
BBC Documentary Explores Whether JMW Turner May Have Been Neurodivergent
BBC documentary explores whether JMW Turner was neurodivergent, using his sketchbooks to build a psychological portrait.
St Patrick: From Kidnapped Briton to Ireland's Patron Saint
St Patrick, a Roman Briton kidnapped and enslaved in Ireland, became its patron saint by bringing Christianity and confronting pagan kings.
Antiques Roadshow Valuation of £50 Drawing Infuriates Viewers
Antiques Roadshow values £50 drawing at up to £10,000, sparking viewer outrage on Twitter.
‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory
Philippe Gaulier's students recall his unique clowning lessons that taught them to embrace failure and find humour in their flaws.
Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Museum of Youth Culture opening in Camden, London on 15 May, showcasing 100,000 items from British youth subcultures including punk, mod, and rave.
Daily Horoscope June 21, 2026: Sun Enters Cancer
The Sun enters Cancer on June 21, 2026, bringing warmth and a focus on authenticity for all star signs. Daily horoscope predictions for Aries through Pisces.
Final Gargoyle Restored to Kentucky Cathedral After Renovation
Final gargoyle restored to Kentucky cathedral's Notre Dame-inspired facade after $8M renovation.
Ancient Diaries Prove Jesus Existed, Historians Claim
Fresh research reignites claims Jesus was a real historical figure, with non-Christian Roman and Jewish sources by Tacitus and Josephus linking 'Christus' to Pontius Pilate, surprising some atheists.
Love Letters Returned After 70 Years Thanks to Facebook Romantics
A shoebox of love letters from the 1940s was returned to its owner after 70 years, thanks to Facebook and a daughter's persistence.
Shakespeare's Henry V: A Barometer of Modern Global Chaos
Shakespeare's Henry V reflects modern global chaos; new RSC production with Alfred Enoch and director Tamara Harvey.
In the Print Review: Murdoch's Wapping Dispute Drama Revived
Review of 'In the Print', a docudrama about the 1980s Wapping dispute between Rupert Murdoch and union boss Brenda Dean.
British Museum exhibition reveals half of Japan's samurai were women
British Museum exhibition reveals that half of Japan's samurai were women, challenging popular myths about the warrior class.
Bird Murals Bring Hong Kong's Lantau Island to Life
Bird murals on Lantau Island's abandoned walls tell stories of migration, drawing visitors and highlighting nature.
Pennsylvania Artist Apologises for Nazi Camp Arch on School Parade Float
Pennsylvania artist Galen Shelly apologises for including a replica of the Auschwitz 'Arbeit Macht Frei' arch on a Catholic school Halloween float, sparking condemnation from the diocese.
Switch Off Your Phone and Get Lost in a Gallery, Say Readers
Readers debate phone use in galleries, with some calling for phone-free sessions and others criticising selfie culture.
Secret Garden review – David Attenborough offers us a gorgeous fantasy for his 100th birthday
David Attenborough's Secret Garden uses high-tech cameras to reveal the hidden wildlife in British gardens, telling thrilling stories of survival and cuteness.
John Proctor is the Villain: A Cathartic #MeToo Riff on The Crucible
Kimberly Belflower's play John Proctor is the Villain offers a cathartic #MeToo-era riff on The Crucible, now at the Royal Court Theatre.
Maggi Hambling and Sarah Lucas: Ooo La La review – from the sublime to the ridiculous
Review of joint exhibition by Sarah Lucas and Maggi Hambling, highlighting Lucas's precise sculptures and Hambling's messy paintings.
Period Drama 'Better Than Downton Abbey' Free on ITVX
Fans hail 'Upstairs, Downstairs' as a masterpiece, streaming free on ITVX. The 1971 series follows the Bellamy family and their servants in a London townhouse, covering 1903-1930.
William's Daffodil Boutonniere at Royal Ascot: Hidden Symbolism
Prince William wore a daffodil boutonniere at Royal Ascot on June 17, the day of the Prince of Wales's Stakes, subtly honoring Wales and his title.
Dominic Brunt's Wife: Fellow Actress Joanne Mitchell
Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk actor Dominic Brunt is married to actress Joanne Mitchell, who also appeared on the soap in multiple roles. The couple wed in 2003 and have two children.
Ferris Bueller Cast: Where Are They Now 40 Years Later?
Explore where the cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off is 40 years after the 1986 classic, from Matthew Broderick to Charlie Sheen, including career highs and personal challenges.
Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk Star Dominic Brunt Married to Soap Actress
Dominic Brunt, known as Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk, has been married to actress Joanne Mitchell since 2003. She has appeared on Emmerdale in four roles and worked as a director and producer.
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