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Oscars 2023: Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor as Everything Everywhere dominates

I live-blogged the 95th Academy Awards. Read my full Telegraph article here

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What Vanity Fair’s cover stars tell us about modern Hollywood

The magazine’s annual Oscars cover line-up proves one thing: the biggest stars now come from the small screen. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Oscars 2022, as it happened: Will Smith hits Chris Rock — then wins Best Actor Oscar

I live-blogged a bizarre Academy Awards… Read my full Telegraph article here

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Pick of the Week

Selma, Jessie J, The Fever and superhero sound effects: my Pick of the Week on theartsdesk

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Salsa secrets, puppets and World Book Day

New in the Dance Today section: Coming out of the shadows From the Oscars and the Olympics to Sadler’s Wells, a look at the renaissance of shadow theatre Going solo The best ballroom classes and activities that don’t require a partner, and how to … Continue reading

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Going solo, shadow theatre and Valentine’s quiz

In the February issue of Dance Today, out now, my articles include: Coming out of the shadows From the Oscars to the Olympics, a look at the renaissance of shadow theatre, plus a preview of Pilobolus Dance Theatre’s new Sadler’s Wells … Continue reading

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Give the people what they want

Your reaction to the stage musical version of Dirty Dancing depends upon two key factors: the extent of your nostalgic affection for the classic 1987 film, and your early-evening pink Champagne intake level. Last night’s star-studded audience seemed thoroughly prepared on both … Continue reading

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