“Tomb of Sand,” written by Geetanjali Shree and translated by Daisy Rockwell, won despite getting little previous attention from reviewers.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
As Eyes Are on Eurovision, Europe Has Another Song Contest
The Liet International, a competition for minority and regional languages, lacks the glitz of Eurovision. But its organizers say it helps keep endangered tongues alive.
These Dancers Escaped the War. Their Journeys Are Just Beginning.
Hundreds of ballet dancers and students fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. With opportunities scarce, many will have to keep moving if they want to keep dancing.
This Trump Play in London Is a Comedy. Unless You’re American.
Mike Bartlett’s “The 47th” presents political turmoil in the United States for laughs. But some find it more like a horror story.
Inside ‘The Burnt City,’ Punchdrunk’s Take on the Fall of Troy
Punchdrunk’s “The Burnt City” adds techno and sake to the story of the fall of Troy, but it brought in a scholar of classical theater to get the details right.
Russia’s Storied Ballet Is Among the Casualties of War
Ballet has long been a symbol of Russian culture. Now it is becoming a symbol of Russian isolation.
David Cronenberg and Claire Denis Will Compete at Cannes Film Festival
Organizers announced a lineup of nearly 50 movies for the event’s 2022 edition, including 18 in the running for the top honor, the Palme d’Or.
French Authorities Seize Oligarch’s Painting Before It Leaves for Russia
A work displayed in the blockbuster “Morozov Collection” exhibition will remain in France, and authorities have their eyes on another painting in the show.
Black Artists Lead Turner Prize Shortlist
This year’s nominees include a sculptor, a photographer and an artist who created a 31-foot statue of a dollop of whipped cream, with a fly on it.
‘Cabaret,’ Starring Eddie Redmayne, Sweeps Olivier Awards
The musical won seven awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. A puppet-filled adaptation of “Life of Pi” and a “Back to the Future” musical also won big.