The National Theatre has announced its inaugural programme, featuring two 20th-century plays in the Lyttelton Theatre, focusing on dysfunctional family relationships and societal expectations. The productions will be directed by Caitriona McLaughlin and Rebecca Frecknall, respectively. Hiran Abeysekera will become the first non-white actor to play Hamlet, while Paul Mescal is set to star in a modern adaptation of Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman. The theatre plans to expand its streaming service to attract global audiences, with executive director Kate Varah stating that it aims to reach 28 million viewers annually.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14662933/Stormzy-new-National-Theatre-diversity-drive-signing-secret-project-legendary-venue-plans-rap-adaptations-classic-Greek-tragedies.htmlThe National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) is hosting its Summer Fiesta 2025, a six-week celebration for children aged 4 to 16 years. The event features performance-based workshops that aim to spark curiosity, build confidence, and awaken the joy of expression among young participants.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/education/ncpa-summer-fiesta-2025-where-young-imaginations-take-centre-stage-1876037Rebecca Horn's kinetic art exhibition at Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin, Italy, explores the human condition. The show is part of a series of exhibitions that have previously featured Jeffrey Deitch, who also showcased his work in Turin in 2001. This year's event highlights the works of Wael Shawky and Josh Kline, with Ermanno Rivetti hosting the art programme in Turin during Artissima.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/with-a-cut-and-a-caress-italian-exhibition-explores-rebecca-horns-legacyCanada's Liberal party has yet to implement a policy comparable to its pandemic-era support for arts and culture. However, there are signs of growth in the Canadian art market. Jean-Paul Riopelle's abstract canvas sold for a record C$7.4m in 2017, while his works fetched $8m at Heffel's Toronto auction in November 2023. The centenary of Riopelle's birth was marked by a two-part auction that totalled $17.2m.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/30/canada-art-community-market-nationalist-turnThe National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai is hosting a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, celebrating his birth anniversary with a curated series of performances showcasing classical dance, dance drama, and theatre by top artistes and collectives inspired by his work. The event features a range of shows that pay homage to Tagore's enduring legacy.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/the-ncpas-tribute-to-rabindranath-tagore-a-curated-celebration-of-dance-and-drama-across-shows-1875990The Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize has announced six shortlisted photographers, including Praise Hassan and Trâm Nguyễn Quang, who were selected from Annie Leibovitz's mentorship program as part of her role as IKEA Artist in Residence. The program aims to celebrate the next generation of photographic talent.
https://petapixel.com/2025/04/30/annie-leibovitz-inaugral-prize-goes-to-photographer-focusing-on-migrants/The Japanese Embassy in Amman has launched the Hokusai Manga exhibition at Ras Al Ain Gallery, in partnership with the Japan Foundation and the Greater Amman Municipality, to celebrate the cultural heritage of Katsushika Hokusai. The event aims to showcase the evolution of manga from traditional art to contemporary forms, highlighting its connection to Japanese visual storytelling. Ambassador Asari Hideki emphasized the importance of cultural engagement in strengthening ties between Jordan and Japan, while Deputy City Manager Hatem Hamlan expressed Amman's ongoing support for global dialogue and artistic appreciation through initiatives like this exhibition.
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/amman-hosts-hokusai-manga-exhibition-boost-jordan-japan-cultural-tiesThe National Theatre's artistic director, Ms Rubasingham, plans to stage rap adaptations of classic Greek tragedy as part of its online streaming platform, National Theatre At Home. The £9.99 monthly subscription aims to build an international audience, with the goal of creating a "Netflix for theatre". The move is part of a broader strategy to expand the platform's reach, which has already attracted 28 million annual viewers globally.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14664757/Trigger-warning-Hamlet-National-Theatre-death-grief-madness.htmlA rare LS Lowry painting, "Going To The Mill," originally bought for £10 by literary editor Arthur Wallace in 1926, is expected to fetch up to £1 million ($1.3 million) at auction. Completed in 1925, the work depicts mill workers and tall factory chimneys belching black smoke. It was sold in an unusual two-for-one deal negotiated directly with the artist, who died in 1976 at 88.
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