Theatre, film & music
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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.
By Barbara Newman Published
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Idyllic Dorset retreat
A perfect Dorset village house offers family accomodation in a dreamy position near Blandford Forum
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Devon country house near Sidmouth
This beautiful 20th century country house near Exeter has views to the Jurassic Coast
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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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
By Clive Aslet Published
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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’
By Kate Green Published
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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.
By Barbara Newman Published
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What makes a great musical?
Country Life gets to grips with what makes a good musical
By Country Life Published
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Theatre shows for your diary
See wonderful theatre this year, from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Minack Theatre in Cornwall
By Country Life Published
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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
By Country Life Published
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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
By Barbara Newman Published
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King Of All Balloons: Review
King of all Balloons follows the fortunes of one of Britain's aeronautical pioneers
By Clive Aslet Published
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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
By Country Life Published
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Simon Russell Beale interview
Simon Russell Beale talks about his life in the theatre, and his love of music
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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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
By Barbara Newman Published
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Ballet to see this Christmas
See some great Ballet this December, from some contemporary shows to the classic Nutcracker
By Holly Kirkwood Published
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Best books for teenagers this Christmas
Katy Birchall selects the best titles for teenagers this Christmas
By Katy Birchall Published
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Top new cookery books
Every autumn, publishers bring out shelves full of tempting cookery books for our Christmas lists. Leslie Geddes-Brown chooses her recommendations
By Country Life Published