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Trump brings his PT Barnum act to Dallas

ANALYSIS: Trump may be the Republican Party’s greatest showman. But, Eric Garcia writes, his three-ring spectacle risks burning the party to a crisp

The Independent UK

The Greatest Showman musical to come alive on the West End stage in 2027

Disney production ran in Bristol earlier this year and its stars Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks will resume their roles at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The Guardian - UK

The Greatest Showman heads to the West End as launch date revealed

The Greatest Showman was first released in cinemas back in 2017

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The Greatest Showman to open in West End in 2027

Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, the adaptation will star Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks.

Evening Standard

Shakespeare's birth home was about to be shipped to the US in 1847; the Shakespeare Trust had to buy it for £3,000 to save it from a showman who wanted to make it a theme park attraction

In the 1840s, Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon faced the threat of sale, as American showman P.T. Barnum aimed to move the historic home to New York. A dedicated committee formed, rallying public donations and support from notable figures like Prince Albert to save the site. Their efforts culminated in the…

The Times of India

Guns N' Roses' bloated Download headline set is a slog, but when they lock in, they still remind everyone why they're one of the greats

Shave an hour off this set and we could have had something special

Metal Hammer

Oh what a circus! The Greatest Showman hits the stage as a high-flying, hammer-juggling, banger-filled spectacular

The sleeper hit film has been transformed into a Disney stage show. But does it let exploitative huckster PT Barnum off the hook? We go behind the scenes of its launch run in Bristol

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What links PT Barnum’s elephant with a book of Job beast? The Saturday quiz

From the Arconia and a nine-dart finish to madder, weld and woad, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK

Trump continues to sow chaos and division after winning Fifa peace prize

The US president praised an autocrat, said Europe should ‘send back’ asylum seekers and compared Ukraine’s leader to a conman

The Guardian - US

Trump goes three-ring circus on Zelensky as he likens Ukraine leader to ‘PT Barnum’ in Greatest Showman-tinged interview

Trump previously compared himself to the famed showman and huckster

The Independent UK

People from foreign lands were put in human zoos. And it did not end with the 19th century

They only served to dehumanize the people on display.

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Yes, Hugh Jackman Is Always Popping Something Onstage. He Finally Explained What He Is Doing

It makes sense.

Cinemablend

5 Best Prime Video Movies to Stream Now Before They Leave This Month

Our guide on the five best Prime Video movies to watch now before they leave at the end of August 2025.

Tom’s Guide

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul is the apex event of content masquerading as sport

Like most boxing fans I hate the idea of this deluded nonsense but there certainly seems to be a market for it

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The "real" Wizard of Oz

Washington Harrison Donaldson's life mirrored the courage and charisma of Oz’s magical hero

The Guardian - UK

Barnum review – dazzling all-singing, all-juggling musical

There are somersaults, pivots and tumbles aplenty in this gleeful tribute to the 19th-century circus showman turned politician

The Guardian - UK

Barnum review – roll up for some old-world big top magic

The story is thin and slow to emerge but the actor-musicians and acrobats deliver the 1980 circus musical with gusto

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40 Photos Of Retro Circus Performers That Got People Saying ‘Damn, That’s Interesting’

These photos of retro artists share a glimpse into the bizarre world of old circuses. The post 40 Photos Of Retro Circus Performers That Got People Saying ‘Damn, That’s Interesting’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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5 best Rebecca Ferguson movies

Rebecca Ferguson has been trending on social media, so we're diving into her best movies

Salon

Trump turns the joke on MAGA

Trump's now selling his mug shot suit as a "symbolism of defiance," but it is just another ploy to grab MAGA cash

The Guardian - UK

We can’t predict the future, but appreciating its uncertainties will make us happier

Coincidences are far more likely to happen than we think – so we should expect the unexpected and avoid magical thinking

Daily Mirror

How 21 elephants solved panic on Brooklyn Bridge 139 years ago thanks to PT Barnum

People were concerned about the safety of the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge stretching over the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn, so circus extraordinaire PT Barnum put it to the test using elephants

Daily Mirror

Snooker ace Shaun Murphy sends Strictly Come Dancing plea to BBC chiefs: "In a heartbeat"

Shaun Murphy is known for starring on the snooker table, but now the former world champion is keen to try his hand in the Ballroom, calling on Strictly Come Dancing to sign him up

Manchester Evening News

Should lasagne ever be deep fried? We went to find out

American Pies, Unit 1, 58 W Mosley St, Manchester M2 3HZ, reviewed

Salon

When did clowns become so creepy?

Clowns in American circuses were once considered a form of adult entertainment – with vulgar and sexual content

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