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3 months ago

ENO Cinderella (La Cenerentola) Review - Rossini Reimagined

This season at English National Opera begins with Cinderella (Rossini's La Cenerentola), landing at the London Coliseum in a bold reimagination that sets the tone for ENO's Autumn/Winter 2025 season. With a red carpet rolled out in front of the Coliseum on St Martin's Lane, this new production, directed by Julia Burbach and conducted by Yi-Chen Li, casts Cinderella as a modern heroine who dares to hope for authenticity and connection in a world of appearances.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Hedda review Lily Allen leads a helter-skelter take on Ibsen's tragedy

Matthew Dunster's modern reimagining of Hedda Gabler struggles with coherence amid the blend of contemporary setting and Ibsen's original events.
SF music
fromMedium
10 months ago

Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both

Raymonda undergoes a feminist reinterpretation, showcasing a heroine who navigates love and career choices in a male-dominated ballet narrative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

How did a new War of the Worlds movie get a 0% critical rating?

Ice Cube plays Will Radford, a Department of Homeland Security official who monitors an array of feeds for terrorist threats amidst rising alien chaos.
Film
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago

I saw A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Bridge and have never experienced such joy'

Nicholas Hytner's new production brings A Midsummer Night's Dream into the 20th century with modern references, including characters using phones to engage with the audience.
Film
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life review witty, well-played French comedy in a Bridget Jones vein

The film offers a contemporary twist on Jane Austen themes through an aspiring writer's journey of self-discovery.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
7 months ago

'Highest 2 Lowest' Review: Spike Lee Returns with a Jarringly Fun and Upbeat Riff on One of Akira Kurosawa's Bleakest Films

Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' reinterprets Kurosawa's story, showcasing timeless themes of greed and desperation in today's context.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Oedipus at Colonus/Electra review a double shot of Sophocles in Sicily

Sartori's portrayal of Oedipus reveals a complex character facing death with newfound strength and choices.
Poker
fromCardplayer
8 months ago

Miami Ballet Adds Poker Storyline To Classic Opera

A modern ballet version of 'Carmen' incorporates poker elements, showcasing Carmen as a powerful card dealer.
London music
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

London Theatre Shimmers with Mirrors and Memory

The adaptation of 'Richard II' presents a modern interpretation of medieval themes, connecting with contemporary audiences.
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