Rebecca Lucy Taylor is touching a nerve with brutally honest songs about not having it all figured out.
Author: ALEX MARSHALL
No Mask Required: The Joys and Fears of Seeing U.K. Theater Now
With mask wearing and proof of vaccination not legally required, it’s up to venues and audience members to make their own decisions about coronavirus safety.
British Museums Face Covid’s Long-Term Effects
Months of closures during the pandemic have caused financial havoc for art venues, and many expect to be strapped for years. At the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the virus’s impact is clear.
A Polish Rapper Goes From Scandal to Superstar
Michal Matczak, better known as Mata, has been called the voice of Polish youth for songs about teen struggles that have grabbed the attention of his politically divided country.
Abdulrazak Gurnah Is Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
The Tanzanian writer, the first Black winner since Toni Morrison, was honored for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism.”
A Year in the Life: Who Gets a Master’s Degree in the Beatles?
In Liverpool, England, a postgraduate program aims to turn Beatles fans into serious students of the band’s legacy.
Booker Prize Finalists Include ‘Great Circle’ and ‘Bewilderment’
This year’s shortlist includes novels by Nadifa Mohamed, Patricia Lockwood, Damon Galgut and Anuk Arudpragasam. A winner will be named in November.
In ‘Back to The Future: The Musical,’ the Car Is the Star of the Show
A devoted fan of the 1985 movie helped the London production’s creative team recreate the iconic time-traveling DeLorean, down to the last detail.
Gallery Lures Soccer Fans to Tottenham Stadium for Art
A new gallery at the stadium of Tottenham Hotspur, a top London club, is presenting contemporary works to visitors, with mixed results.
A New Must-Have for TV and Movie Shoots: Therapists
Working on set can be challenging. In Britain, many productions are hiring trained counselors to help casts and crew cope.