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'I’ll be called an anti-war harridan'
Sarah Helm, the wife of Tony Blair’s ex-chief of staff, has written a play about the WMD crisis.
The Life and Death of Marina Abramovich, review
Robert Wilson's much-vaunted 'opera' about Marina Abramovic is a travesty says Richard Dorment.
Lord Harewood changed the face of our post-war culture
Opera critic Rupert Christiansen remembers the day he met the Queen's cousin Lord Harewood.
Alan Hollinghurst: how to write fiction
Alan Hollinghurst and Philip Hensher delivered a masterclass at the Ways With Words festival.
Secrets of the ambassador despatch
The authors of Parting Shots share some tales from newly declassified Foreign Office files.
Sarah Waters on The Night Watch
Eithne Farry talks to the bestselling author about BBC Two's adaptation of her wartime novel.
Telegraph Ways With Words Festival
Telegraph Ways With Words Books Festival, 8-18th July 2011, in Dartington.
Brecon Jazz Festival
The latest news, pictures and features on The Telegraph Hay Festival and Brecon Jazz Festival
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It's more than the Lone Ranger tune
Antonio Pappano tells Ivan Hewett why he’s conducting all of 'William Tell’ at the Proms.
'Maggie Smith almost stole the show'
Emma Watson reveals who she most admires on set, and why she will miss Hermione.
Thomas Struth 1978-2010, review
The German photographer is searching for a source of the sublime in a godless world. Rating: * * * * *
Park Avenue Cat, Arts Theatre / Danger: Memory!, Jermyn Street
This new American romantic comedy at the Arts Theatre should be restyled “Park Avenue Tat”. Rating: Park Avenue Cat: * * / Danger: Memory!: * * *
Johnny Vegas: And Another Thing
Vegas' latest act plumbs the shallows of TV shopping channels and their presenters.
Aix-en-Provence, various venues
A relaxed languor hangs over the beautiful sun-soaked Aix-en-Provence for the opera festival. Rating: * * * *
Maria João Pires/Maxim Vengerov, Harpa, Reykjavik
The new Harpa concert hall has already seen an extraordinary roster of artists but pianist Maria João Pires appearance with violinist Maxim Vengerov was the most eye-catching. Rating: * * * *
Guillem dances from cerebral to emotional
Sylvie Guillem's scintillating bill is the result of her intelligence, skill and passionate engagement with the art of dance. Rating: * * * *
Mishka Henner
The Belgian photographer is exhibiting at London's Hotshoe Gallery and as part of the Arles Photography Festival 2011.
Aloe Blacc, Somerset House
Aloe Blacc and his lively backing band offered up a set of pitch-perfect soul, funk and reggae, propelled by the musician’s indefatigable enthusiasm. Rating: * * * *
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