大象传媒

Your daily journey into global arts, culture and entertainment, with Harriett Gilbert and Mark Coles.

Star Trek

The Sydney Opera House in Australia has just given the red carpet treatment to the latest Star Trek film. As fans and the cast gathered, The Strand was there to capture the atmosphere and find out whether the movie crosses the final frontier.

Afghan Soup

A new radio drama 'Old City, New Dreams' has been launched in Afghanistan to highlight the experience of thousands of people who are moving from their villages into cities to seek a better life. Reporter Felicity Finch went to Kabul to find out about the difficulties of recording in a war torn country.

Humana Theatre Festival

The Strand visits the Humana Festival in the American state of Kentucky. Hundreds of actors, producers and directors converge on the city of Louisville to tout their plays and to get a glimpse what's coming up in American theatre.