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A gentleman's reading list
A man’s library might be ‘a sort of harem’, but, for Jonathan Self, these are the 10 titles that every gentleman should read
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New dance and music pieces
Our reviewer sees two productions around the theme of mystery, Kodo’s fusion of dance, theatre and music and Christopher Wheeldon’s latest work for the Royal Ballet.
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Idyllic Dorset retreat
A perfect Dorset village house offers family accomodation in a dreamy position near Blandford Forum
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Devon country house near Sidmouth
This beautiful 20th century country house near Exeter has views to the Jurassic Coast
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Artist and Empire at TATE: review
Artist and Empire at TATE Britain is a quite randomly put together collection, finds Clive Aslet
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New Post-war public art exhibition
Featuring the work of leading 20th century sculptors such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Elisabeth Frink and Geoffrey Clarke, Historic England describes public art as a ‘fascinating yet forgotten national collection’
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Mime Festival review: 'Silence seldom speaks so clearly'
Now in its 40th year, the London International Mime Festival brings together the best contemporary visual theatre from around the world.
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What makes a great musical?
Country Life gets to grips with what makes a good musical
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Little Easton Manor, Essex
This prestigious country house in Essex has history dating back to Tudor times, when Elizabeth I enjoyed stag hunting in the nearby forests
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The Vanishing man: in pursuit of Velázquez
This history of Velázquez is well put together and passionately written, finds Huon Mallalieu
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Elizabeth review: 'dance and theatre mesh seamlessly'
A joyful piece exploring the public and private personas of Elizabeth I is showing at the Linbury Studio Theatre for a limited time this month
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King Of All Balloons: Review
King of all Balloons follows the fortunes of one of Britain's aeronautical pioneers
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The best music concerts and opera to see this year
Book your tickets for the music performances of the year, from Opera North's Ring Cycle to Elton John and his band in Leicestershire
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Simon Russell Beale interview
Simon Russell Beale talks about his life in the theatre, and his love of music
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See the best new dance on screen
If you can't get to a performance, these DVDs and films are a good way to get your fix of dance this spring
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Ballet to see this Christmas
See some great Ballet this December, from some contemporary shows to the classic Nutcracker
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Best books for teenagers this Christmas
Katy Birchall selects the best titles for teenagers this Christmas
