Warhorse director brings puppets to SpoletoCHARLESTON, S.C. -- Director Tom Morris uses the phrase "happy accident" to describe the success of his Tony-award-winning play War Horse, whose central character was a puppet. "At the time, it seemed like a really crazy experiment to invite in an ... Miami Herald, 1 week ago |
Anya Wassenberg: Stories from Canada's Afro-Caribbean Music Artists"When I was back in Kenya, I'd heard Canada was cold and I thought PEI, being an island, would be warmer," singer/songwriter Ruth Mathiang remembers with a laugh. Juno winner Lorraine Klaasen similarly recalls her impressions of Canada. "I came in ... Huffington Post Canada, 6 days ago
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Ottawa Folk Festival: Neil Young, Patti Smith to open 2013 lineupThe Ottawa Folk Festival presented by Telus is getting bigger and younger says executive programming director Mark Monahan. Weve added a day on the fourth because we just got Neil Young and Crazy Horse for opening night, says Monahan who has been ... Metronews, 1 week ago
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Interview: Theatre director Marianne Elliott on really, really good and bad playsLloyd Evans talks to the theatre director Marianne Elliott Marianne Elliott: understated efficiency Ah! Here comes the girl from the temping agency. That's my first reaction when I meet Marianne Elliott, director of the global hit War Horse, and ... Spectator, 1 week ago
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Farhadi's The Past rivets critics at festCANNES, May 17, (Agencies): Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his latest tightly wound family drama at Cannes on Friday, confirming critics advance buzz it would prove a contender for the film festival's top prize. The ... Arab Times, 1 month ago
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The 'Kate effect': Duchess' royal baby gear spurs retail frenzyFrom the moment the royal couple announced in December 2012 that they were expecting, the world has been captivated by Kate's many maternity looks. With less than a month to go until the prince or princess expected arrival, royal family fans are ... NBCNews.com, 19 hours ago
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For Anybody Hurting: A YouTube Video Confronts Darkness, Eric Lim received a phone call from his older sister, Tanya. She wanted to apologize for an argument they'd had when she visited Los Angeles a few months before, but as Lim began to lecture her, Tanya cut him off. "Eric, I just want you to know ... Mashable, 21 hours ago
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Exploring LGBT History: LGBT 2013Three varied titles offer portraits of gay authors that range from writers who have become relatively obscureCharles Jackson and John Horne Burnsto the iconic literary figure of Gore Vidal. In March Knopf released NBCC Awardwinner Blake Baileys ... PublishersWeekly.com, 1 day ago
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Sizzling seven at Cape Town EdgeSeven years, seven shows, a line up that's set to sizzle at Cape Town Edge, in its seventh year in the Grahamstown cold. Cape Town Edge at Princess Alice Hall is again generously supported by Distell, and will be run by The Pink Couch. As always, ... Artslink.co.za, 6 days ago
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Jewish exporter from Paris becoming hot merchandise on French music sceneMarc Fichel at his stall at the Rungis wholesale market in Paris, May 29, 2013. (Cnaan Liphshiz) PARIS (JTA) — Using two iPhones, Marc Fischel was overseeing the shipping of tons of vegetables last week at the hectic Rungis wholesale market, ... JTA, 6 days ago
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