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An ode to one of the lesser-known joys of spring: the Stephen Collins cartoon
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (17+ words) Continue reading... An ode to one of the lesser-known joys of spring: the Stephen Collins cartoon...
Bloody brilliant or toothless? Cynthia Erivo’s Dracula – reviews roundup
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (215+ words) The Wicked star plays all 23 characters in a hi-tech London staging of Bram Stoker's novel by Kip Williams. Here's a bite-sized look at the critics' verdicts Arifa Akbar, the Guardian We're committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering…...
‘OK, talk, but don’t make any sound!’: Philippe Gaulier’s illustrious students on his clowning glory
2+ day, 27+ min ago (1108+ words) Comedians, theatre-makers and actors including Rachel Weisz, Sally Phillips and Simon Munnery recall the late teacher's alarming lessons Philippe Gaulier, clown guru, dies aged 82 The only moment I ever saw Philippe break into a smile at anything I did was…...
Dracula review – Cynthia Erivo’s magnificent modern bloodsucker is defanged in one-woman show
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (333+ words) No'l Coward theatre, LondonDeploying accents and wigs, the Wicked star takes on all Bram Stoker's characters, but the atmosphere lacks the fever or diabolicism required Except it's not deliciously wicked in adapter-director Kip Williams' stage reinvention. Williams has proven himself…...
Colbert on Kristi Noem: ‘Everyone can’t wait to tell a reporter how awful you are’
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (229+ words) The late-night host discussed political scandal, Obama's alien claims and Maha teaming up with Mike Tyson With Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel off air for the Presidents' Day holiday, Stephen Colbert focused his monologue on a Kristi Noem scandal and…...
Frederick Wiseman, prolific documentary film-maker, dies aged 96
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (630+ words) Recognised with an honorary Academy Award in 2016, Wiseman directed and produced almost 50 films with a lifelong commitment to curiosity and naturalism Frederick Wiseman, the prolific film-maker whose documentaries primarily explored US public institutions and communities, has died aged 96. His death…...
Josh Sharp: ta-da! review – 2,000 slides and one ‘weenie massage’ in a show that’s big on laughs
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (426+ words) Josh Sharp: ta-da! review " 2,000 slides and one "weenie massage" in a show that"s big on laughs'The Guardian Josh Sharp: ta-da! review " 2,000 slides and one "weenie massage" in a show that"s big on laughs Two species of modern standup…...
Tom Gauld on the modern romance novel – cartoon
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (49+ words) Tom Gauld on the modern romance novel " cartoon'The Guardian The Guardian has something US newsrooms increasingly don't: guaranteed independence. With no billionaire or big corporate owner, our journalists are free to report without interference: our job is to scrutinize the…...
Madeline Horwath on Valentine’s day for city dwellers – cartoon
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Will pancake day be a success? It’s a bit of toss up: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (19+ words) Continue reading... Will pancake day be a success? It's a bit of toss up: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon...