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Front Row: Arthur Hughes as Richard III, Literary Prizes, Dadaist Interventions

Arthur Hughes as Richard III, Literary Prizes, Dadaist Interventions

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Arthur Hughes, the future of literary prizes, Dadaist interventions.

Arthur Hughes on playing Richard III at the RSC, the future of literary prizes discussed, a day of Dadaist interventions in art galleries.

Arthur Hughes, known for his roles in The Archers, in which he plays Ruairi, and the BBC2 drama Then Barbara Met Alan, details the significance of his portrayal as Richard III in the new RSC production as a disabled actor. 

Earlier this month the literary world was shocked by the announcement that after 50 years  the Costa Book Awards, formerly the Whitbread, would be no more.  What did this announcement mean and how healthy is the outlook for book prizes in the UK?  Damian Barr was a judge last year and joins Tom to make a proposal for a new national prize alongside commentator Alex Clark.

We Are Invisible We Are Visible is a day of Dada-inspired art works and performances in UK art galleries by deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. Organiser Mike Layward explains why he wanted to bring Dada and disability together, while performance artist Aaron Williamson and curator and printmaker Mianam Yasmin Bashir Canvin discuss their respective Dadist offerings, the performance Hiding in 3D at the Ikon Gallery Birmingham and This Is Not a Pipe at the Hepworth Wakefield Gallery.

 

Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe
Producer: Harry Parker


Photo: Ellie Kurttz, RSC

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