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18/08/2011

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Today's programme includes a round-up of what's happening at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Singapore Theatre Festival and an interview with Ron Rash (pictured)

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18 minutes

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Fri 19 Aug 2011 12:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Edinburgh

    We're off to the theatre in Edinburgh to see new versions from Taiwan and Korea of Shakespeare, together with new plays exploring the limits of science.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Singapore Theatre

    A report from this year's Singapore Theatre Festival where controversial plays at this year's deal with politics and race.

    Duration: 05:01

  • Ron Rash interview

    With his latest collection of short stories, Burning Bright, Ron Rash chronicles the often bleak and murky world of those who inhabit the Appalachians in the eastern United States.

    Duration: 07:07

Broadcasts

  • Thu 18 Aug 2011 21:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 19 Aug 2011 02:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 19 Aug 2011 08:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Fri 19 Aug 2011 12:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online