An immersive theater show of “The Great Gatsby” has returned in London. Can it keep the novel’s spirit alive while obeying the coronavirus rules?
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
Six Months in the Life of a Locked-Down Theater
Britain’s National Theater hopes to reopen in October after being closed for more than 200 days. But even with the shutters down, it’s been an eventful and emotional time for its staff.
BAFTA Takes Steps on Diversity, After All-White, All-Male Shortlists
Voters in Britain’s version of the Oscars will have to take unconscious bias training, and there will be a quota for women in the first round of voting for best director.
Women Dominate Booker International Prize Shortlist
Yoko Ogawa of Japan and Fernanda Melchor of Mexico are among the authors in the running for the prestigious translated literature award.
Making a Plague Movie, With Coronavirus on the Doorstep
A British film crew shooting in Italy suddenly found concern about the coronavirus encroaching, including a text from the director’s mother.
Violin Lessons During the Coronavirus Outbreak. A Pupil’s Progress.
When Kevin Tang’s American teacher found out he was stuck at home because of coronavirus, she decided to use music to improve his mood.
The Turner Prize Goes to … All 4 Shortlisted Artists
The artists, who included Oscar Murillo, asked to be considered as a group to make a statement on political unity. The judges agreed.
Netflix Expands Into a World Full of Censors
The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government oversight, as it seeks subscribers worldwide.
Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke Awarded Nobel Prizes in Literature
The 2018 and 2019 laureates were named at the same time because last year’s prize was postponed over a scandal involving a husband of an academy member.
Arrest Us, Please! Extinction Rebellion’s Path to Success
In barely a year, the group’s tactics have propelled it from a handful of members to worldwide protests. But can it keep that momentum as its actions get more disruptive?