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The events you need to pencil in if you want to delve into all things Hellenic Down Under. What's On May 18-25: More festivals, from Greek music, food, writing, and a return after 20+ years

The Melburnian has achieved notable success through his writing, with several of his books having won awards as well as been adapted for film and television.

Exploring the monumental Tiananmen and the treasures it holds Situated in the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square derives its name from the monumental Tiananmen, also known as the ‘Gate of Heavenly Peace’. The square is home to significant landmarks, including the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum […]

Natalie Haynes swapped the macho world of comedy for the male-dominated world of the classics and became one of our most acclaimed writers,…

ASK Brian McCardie what acting role he gets recognised for most and he sums up the notoriety of his on-screen personas with a pitch-perfect comic…

SHAKESPEARE has been everywhere this week on radio. Well, on Radio 3 and Radio 4 at any rate. The former declared Wednesday “Shakespeare Day” to…

WHAT if Abraham hadn’t founded Judaism, Christianity and Islam? What if the founder had been Sarah, his wife? What if Matthew, Mark, Luke and John…

Writer, broadcaster and stand-up comedian Natalie Haynes discusses her new book, Divine Might, how Hera is not always presented as a jealous, conniving shrew if we look closer, and, “turn the telescope around.”

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Cahokia Jazz by Francis Spufford and A Stroke Of The Pen: The Lost Stories by Terry Pratchett.

Performing at the Edinburgh festival is hugely stressful, but the things I learned there have been useful offstage too, says comedian Natalie Haynes