17/04/2012
The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day.
Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
On today's programme: Shakespeare in China, Brazilian Shakespeare and French author Laurent Binet.
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Shakespeare in China
Scholar Alex Huang discusses the history of Shakespeare performances in China ahead of the production of Richard III by the National Theatre of China - who are making their first visit to the UK.
Duration: 06:24
Brazilian Shakespeare
A performance of Romeo and Juliet, performed by The Galpao Group from Brazil, is coming to The Globe Theatre. It's the classic tale of love, feuding and tragedy - all performed on stilts.
Duration: 05:49
Laurent Binet
French novelist Laurent Binet's HHhH mixes fact with imagination in a story of Nazi occupation in Europe. The author also pauses to examine the ethics of fiction based on real events.
Duration: 05:45
Broadcasts
- Tue 17 Apr 2012 14:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
- Tue 17 Apr 2012 22:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
- Wed 18 Apr 2012 02:32GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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