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Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, reshapes arts institution

President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for the first time, celebrating artists like Stallone and Kiss while overseeing major changes to the prestigious arts centre. Explore the political and cultural implications.

Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs

The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.

Tonight's TV: Muppets, Murder, and Munro's Last Stand

Tonight's TV guide features a deep dive into festive classics The Muppet Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, plus the finale of The Ridge and Nick Cave's Bunny Munro. Discover what to watch.

Glenn Tilbrook crowdfunds to save derelict London pub

Squeeze legend Glenn Tilbrook is spearheading a grassroots bid to buy and restore The White Swan in Charlton, launching a crowdfunder with a VIP gig as a key reward. Help save this vital community hub.

Women Photographers 1900-1975: Hidden Legacy

Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.

Susan Loppert's arts revolution in hospitals

Discover how Susan Loppert pioneered arts in healthcare, transforming Chelsea and Westminster Hospital with 2000 artworks and performances. Learn about her remarkable legacy.

Edinburgh TV Festival could relocate from city

The prestigious Edinburgh TV Festival is considering leaving its historic home due to soaring costs and a drive to increase working-class representation in the television industry.

Akram Khan's Final Tour: Collaborators on His Genius

As Akram Khan Company presents its last touring show Thikra: Night of Remembering, Danny Boyle, Hanif Kureishi and other collaborators share intimate stories about working with the dance visionary.

Perfect Show for Rachel: A Star Takes Control

Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.

Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies aged 51

Alice Wong, pioneering disability rights activist and writer, passes away at 51. Her work championed autonomy for disabled people and marginalised communities. Discover her powerful legacy.

$50,000 Arts Degrees to Continue Until 2027

Australian students face $50,000 arts degrees until at least 2027 as government delays reform of the controversial Job Ready Graduates scheme. Discover why critics are demanding urgent action.

Joyce DiDonato's Mission to Bring Opera to All

Celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato discusses her passion for performing opera in unconventional spaces, from maximum security prisons to Tasmania, championing its emotional power and accessibility.

Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility

London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.

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