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The playwright talks about his new play, which is being staged at the Royal Court 15 years after the theater turned down his "Lieutenant of Inishmore."

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Emails Give Insight Into National Youth Theater Leader Decision to Cancel Play by Christopher D. Shea

An email sent by the National Youth Theater's artistic director that has been made public details concerns over a coming production about young Islamic State recruits.

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Hytner and Starr's London Theater Company Chooses Site on the Thames for Its Home by Christopher D. Shea

The London Theater Company, a new venture, say it will open in the spring of 2017 in theater on the south bank of the Thames.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

ArtsBeat: Cancellation of Play About Islamic State Recruits Prompts Concern in London by Christopher D. Shea

The National Youth Theater of Britain has canceled a production of "Homegrown," about young recruits of the Islamic State.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Workers Stage Strike at National Gallery in London by Christopher D. Shea

A dispute over privatization of some services leads to a strike at the National Gallery in London, which says it will remain open.

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ArtsBeat: 'King Lear With Sheep.' Yes, Sheep. by Christopher D. Shea

An adaption of "King Lear" in London stars one man and nine sheep.

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Friday, July 10, 2015

John Berry to Step Down as Artistic Director of English National Opera by Christopher D. Shea

Mr. Berry will leave after 20 years at the organization, which is one of London's two major opera companies but has faced large-scale internal struggles recently.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

J. K. Rowling Says Harry Potter Play Will Open Next Summer by Christopher D. Shea

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," a new stage play centered on the blockbuster series, will be staged at the Palace Theater in the West End of London.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: Tate Modern Director, Chris Dercon, to Step Down by Christopher D. Shea

The director of Tate Modern, Chris Dercon, will step down, following the departure of the leader of Tate Britain.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Maxim Gorki Theater Leads an Immigrant Vanguard in Berlin by Christopher D. Shea

Shermin Langhoff, a native of Turkey and the artistic director of the Maxim Gorki Theater, is putting immigrant actors and playwrights in the spotlight.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Royal Opera House Plans a Dozen New Productions by Christopher D. Shea

The 2015-16 season at the Royal Opera House in London will include 12 premieres.

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

After Winning Olivier Award in London, 'King Charles III' Will Aim to Conquer Broadway by Christopher D. Shea

Details of a Broadway run of "King Charles III," which won the Olivier Award in London for best new play, are to be announced Monday.

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Friday, March 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Judi Dench Joins Cast of Live Election-Night Play in Britain by Christopher D. Shea

Judi Dench joins the cast of "The Vote," which will be broadcast live during the final hours of the British election on May 7.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

What's on This Week Around the World by Christopher D. Shea

Pop meets opera in South Africa, video art in Melbourne and the simple pleasures of still life in Paris.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

What's On This Week Around the World by Christopher D. Shea

A dance festival in The Hague, a focus on the artist Simon Starling in Mexico City and a production of "Die Fledermaus" in Tokyo are in this week's lineup of international art events.

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