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TUESDAY 1 JULY
Presented by John Wilson
SONDHEIM OPENINGS
John Wilson reports on Bounce, a brand new musical from Stephen Sondheim which has just opened in Chicago, along with a major revival of his Pacific Overtures in London. Critics Michael White in London and Michael Phillips in Chicago, review.
'Pacific Overtures' is at the Donmar Warehouse in London until 6 September 2003.
'Bounce' is at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
Listen to the review
HENRY NORMAL
John Wilson talks to television scriptwriter Henry Normal who's comic work includes The Sketch Show, The Royle Family and Marion and Geoff.
His new series Whine Gums will be on 大象传媒 Three, Sunday nights.
Listen to the interview
THE FOURTH TENOR
Juan Diego Florez is the latest singer to be described as the fourth tenor. Harriet Smith of 大象传媒 Music magazine considers this claim.
'Una Furtiva Lagrima' by Juan Diego Florez is out now on Universal Classics. He's also the subject of the South Bank Show in August.
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EAST END LITERATURE
Front Row examines the East End in literature and talks with authors Iain Sinclair, Gilda O'Neill, Monica Ali and Matthew d'Ancona.
'Going East' by Matthew d'Ancona is published by Sceptre on 7 July 2003.
'Brick Lane' by Monica Ali is published by Doubleday and is out now.
'Foxy T' by Tony White will be published by Faber and Faber later this month.
Listen to the discussion
THEATRICAL STRIKE IN FRANCE
Paris Correspondent Caroline Wyatt reports on the theatrical backstage workers who have gone on strike in France forcing the cancellation of some of the country's top arts festivals.
Listen to the report
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