Man or monster? Macbeth holds a mirror to modern morals Australian audiences may reflect on modern politics in a touring production of Macbeth, as the tortured protagonist embarks on a merciless quest for power. AAP · Sep 5
'Downton Abbey' star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner's tumultuous life to the stage Elizabeth McGovern, known for her role in "Downton Abbey," has written a play about Ava Gardner The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0 Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the vulnerability of a Macbeth or Othello. The Conversation · Jun 26, 2025
Inflexible autocrat, unchecked power – Coriolanus is ‘never not timely’. So why is this Shakespeare play so rarely staged? The bruising exploration of politics, power and civic identity plays out in front of an audience split into two sides for Bell Shakespeare’s take The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025
Number of whales and dolphins to be counted as UK seas face heat and pollution pressures Census could show effects man-made challenges are having on sea creatures Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024
Wildlife enthusiasts called on to help record dolphins and whales on UK coast National Whale and Dolphin Watch organisers say data collected will help with research into marine mammals The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Show boss pushes for basketball stadium on entertainment centre site The state would have to axe its plan for apartments on the site. Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024
Road to Hunter Park a bumpy ride as show boss says new plan 'won't work' Land users won't let go of their hard-won assets easily. Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2024
Show boss: 'They come into Newcastle and they destroy our city' The Hunter Park strategy has existing land users nervous. Newcastle Herald · Nov 14, 2023
Christa Paxton obituary Other lives: Senior figure in the voluntary sector, including at VSO and the British Lung Foundation, who created her own consultancy The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Bell chimes in with a Succession plan fit for a king Bell Shakespeare is staging its first production of the Bard's classic play King Lear in 13 years, as part of its 2024 season. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Gaelic lullabies and ‘bodies everywhere’: How the UK’s deadliest whale stranding in decades unfolded Rescuers tell Andy Gregory of the desperate effort to keep members of the pod alive – and the arduous post-mortems which could shine light on why these incidents may be on the rise The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023
Landlady's husband set a fire outside pub with customers inside The arsonist had been thrown out of pub after assaulting his wife. Drinkers in the bar soon smelled smoke after Peter Evans laid a fire against the door of the premises Wales Online · Feb 5, 2023
Show boss stands ground over Hunter Park housing plan Newcastle Showground would become a community garden inside an apartment precinct under Broadmeadow's urban renewal plan. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2022
Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022 The latest death notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones Our condolences go out to their families and friends
Wales Online · Jul 8, 2022 The latest death notices in Carmarthenshire as families remember loved ones Our condolences go out to their families and friends
Wales Online · Apr 10, 2022 The most recent death notices in Wales as families remember loved ones Our thoughts are with the families at this time
Bristol Post · Mar 31, 2022 'Regular potential for violence' at Bristol school says damning Ofsted inspection It's the first inspection of the school for nine years
The Conversation · Mar 15, 2022 Bell Shakespeare’s Hamlet highlights the 'claustrophobic personal dynamics' of Shakespeare's play Review: Hamlet, directed by Peter Evans.
The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2022 Super Bowl LVI: Cincinnati Bengals 20-23 Los Angeles Rams – as it happened Live updates: The Rams are Super Bowl champions after beating the Bengals in a tense game on Sunday evening in California
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022 The week in theatre: Dr Semmelweis; Ava: The Secret Conversations – review Mark Rylance mines more drama from the doctor driven mad by his work on hygiene than Elizabeth McGovern finds in the faded glamour of Ava Gardner
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022 Ava: The Secret Conversations review: a lazy portrait from Elizabeth McGovern This self-created star vehicle from the Downton actor needs a better script