British playwright Edward Bond, who was known for his social commentary, died on Sunday at the age of 89. The dramatist penned more than 50 plays in his career, including Lear and The Sea. His play Saved, set on a south London council estate, sparked controversy for its portrayals of violence, which initially saw it…
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Chanel show brings estimated £8m boost to Manchester
A Chanel fashion show in Greater Manchester may have generated £8m for the area, analysis suggests. Chanel’s Métiers d’Art event saw Thomas Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter transformed into a catwalk. Stars including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Grant and Tilda Swinton were spotted in the audience on 7 December. The event also generated national and international…
DR Congo election: Why one star refuses to release election songs
Election time in the Democratic Republic of Congo means a torrent of fresh music from some of the country’s hottest artists. In this nation of music-lovers, politicians have often formed symbiotic relationships with singers – but not everyone is happy to play the game. In his newest release, Koffi Olomide, one of Africa’s most celebrated…
GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak
A first glimpse of the sixth game in the Grand Theft Auto series has finally been revealed after the trailer for the long-awaited blockbuster was leaked. Developer Rockstar pressed publish 15 hours before a heavily trailed release after a low-quality copy spread online. The 90-second teaser confirmed the game will be set in Miami-inspired Vice…
Christmas Island Chinese Cemetery
On Christmas Island, there is a century-old Chinese cemetery. The cemetery sits on a cliff face with an unobstructed view of the sea and was built on high ground according to Feng Shui principles. The cemetery is a time capsule of the island’s story and is largely unspoiled. It is a place where the Chinese…