The barbarians are at the gates in this electric Laurie Anderson performance
Video by All Arts
Theatre and performance
Nigeria’s first ballet school brings tutus and joy to the streets of Lagos
Directed by Jacob Krupnick
How to tell a better story
Personal stories have the power to connect, entertain, persuade. Use a pro storyteller’s tips to pick and prepare a great one
by Micaela Blei
How to get hooked on opera
Aspects of opera can seem strange. But give it a try and you’ll soon find yourself absorbed in a truly magical experience
by Alexandra Wilson
Two gravity-defying performances play with the physics of life on Earth
A film by Bastien Dausse
Some 40 years on, actors revisit the toil and trouble of a Macbeth fiasco
Directed by James Solden
In a single, unbroken shot, Marina Abramović surveys her artistic evolution
A film by Art21
Bharathanatyam dance is a living exploration of being human
With its origins in 16th-century India, Bharathanatyam remains hugely popular. Here’s a primer to kickstart your enjoyment
by Lakshmi Thiagarajan
Five timeless lessons for life from the Athenian tragedies
In a world filled with grief-fuelled rage, cultivating a tragic mindset can help you to live with grace and dignity
by Andy Owen
Why spoken word poetry is so much more than a poetry reading
As poetry returns to its roots as a performance art, it’s providing many with a powerful source of healing and community
by Erica Fletcher
Body heat illuminates a breathtaking dance of light, movement and humanity
Directed by Philippe Baylaucq
The fantastical, wearable art of Nick Cave embodies a ‘spirituality of style’
Directed by Stephen J Grant and Stephan Knuesel
Sail through Shakespeare’s melancholic soliloquy on life’s seven stages
Directed by Jérémie Balais and Jeffig Le Bars
Exquisite subaquatic choreography stretches the limits of mind and body
Directed by Julie Gautier
Here’s the truth about how to spot when someone is lying
From shifty eyes to fidgeting fingers, there are many folk beliefs about the signs of lying – but what does the science say?
by Tim Brennen & Svein Magnussen
An ancient ritual is a window to Mayan culture’s deep past and vibrant present
Directed by Ricky Lopez Bruni