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Quote of the day by William Ernest Henley: 'I am the master of my fate; I am...' Life lessons on success, human behavior and happiness by British poet, critic and editor

Quote of the Day by William Ernest Henley continues to inspire people across generations. The line, “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul,” comes from the poem “Invictus.” It reflects personal responsibility, courage, self-control, and determination. The quote remains relevant in modern life…

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Backrooms review: Kane Parsons' puzzling panic rooms are this year’s freakiest show

4/5 Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve enter a maze of discombobulating horror in 20-year-old Kane Parsons’ adaptation of his YouTube series

Evening Standard

From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres

After years of skits and Shakespeare, the Black Country performer has found his biggest audience yet on Saturday Night Live UK. Phil Wang and others hail his ‘pure comedic instinct’

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What to watch after 'The Bluff': 5 best pirates movies to stream next

If"The Bluff" on Prime Video left you hungry for more high-seas adventures, here are five more pirate movies you can watch right now (and where to stream them).

Tom’s Guide

143 Years Later, The Original Swashbuckler Is Getting A Slick Reboot

An often-adapted novel is coming to life with an all-star cast. Here's what we know about the new 'Skeleton Crew.'

Inverse

‘Without it, I don’t know what I’d be doing right now’: Inside the UK’s only arts centre dedicated to children

IN FOCUS: Based in a converted Edwardian church in Hulme – one of Manchester’s most historically deprived and diverse neighbourhoods – this unique facility has been making theatre, dance, literature, comedy and music accessible to young children from all walks of life for a quarter of a century, writes Colin…

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Treasure Island review – swashbuckling musical is shipshape and Bristol fashion

An inventive production crammed full of puppets, sword fights and rousing melodies shrieks with life

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Reality warps around you in Valheim-esque co-op survival crafter Brightfall

Awaken the light, before something sinister awakens in you.

PC Gamer

Tim Curry reveals which film of his Diana said ‘completed her education’

Curry played transvestite alien scientist Dr Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 musical film

The Independent UK

Tim Curry reveals Diana said Rocky Horror Show ‘completed my education’

Curry suffered a major stroke in 2012 and says he is still unable to walk following the incident.

Evening Standard

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and the moment his mother came at him with a knife

The Guardian - UK

John Woodvine obituary

Actor who played senior police officers on TV and delighted critics with his Falstaff for the English Shakespeare Company

The Guardian - UK

Who was the first pirate?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Father’s Day 2025: Where to score free food and best deals

Father’s Day is on the third Sunday in June

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Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap.

Evening Standard

Banksy to interview ‘UK’s most imprisoned graffiti writer’ famous for London Underground tags for Big Issue

The magazine, which will be taken over by graffiti artist 10Foot, will also feature an Irish language poem from rappers Kneecap

The Independent UK

Clive Myrie reassures worried viewers after eye droops during BBC News at Six broadcast

Clive Myrie has reassured worried viewers after his eye appeared to droop during a live BBC News broadcast.

The Independent UK

Clive Myrie reassures concerned BBC viewers after eye ‘droops’ during news broadcast

Newsreader shared health update after presenting the ‘News at Six’

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Treasure Island review – dashing female pirates strike gold on high seas

Playwright Hannah Khalil weaves the real stories of buccaneering women into Stevenson’s classic adventure story, in a show filled with youthful verve

Inverse

22 Years Ago, a Forgotten Sci-Fi Movie Foreshadowed Star Wars’ Newest Show

In 2002, a cutting-edge animated movie took the premise of 'Skeleton Crew' in a whole new direction.

The Guardian - UK

Treasure Island review – with a yo-ho-ho and the spirit of adventure

Duncan McLean’s riotous adaptation begins in a care home for retired pirates, from which the resourceful heroes set sail in a washtub buoyed by imagination

The Guardian - UK

A shout out to anger management

Brief letters: Getting rid of rage | Secular song? | Rockumentaries | Piratical crossword clue | Political ills

Tom’s Guide

Netflix's latest show is ‘Game of Thrones’ with pirates — and it's perfect for binge-watching

"Black Sails" is a compelling pirate drama with echoes of "Game of Thrones" — and its full run just docked on Netflix.

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Pirate History Expert Critiques Disney's Treasure Island For Inaccuracies

Explore the historical inaccuracies in Disney's 1950 film Treasure Island and its impact on the studio's foray into live-action productions.

The Guardian - UK

Georgina Hale obituary

Character actor known for a host of TV roles and for her award-winning work in the films of Ken Russell

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