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Dickens' Carol Gets Hip Hop Makeover
2 Dec
Summary
- A Christmas Carol reimagined as hip hop dance theatre.
- Visually impaired artists co-curate an interactive Leeds exhibition.
- Comic novel wins prestigious Wodehouse Prize; past winner honored.
London's Sadler's Wells East presents a unique hip hop dance adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved story. Concurrently, the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds unveils 'Beyond the Visual,' an groundbreaking exhibition co-curated by visually impaired artists. This immersive experience encourages tactile engagement and audio descriptions, truly making art accessible to everyone, engaging all senses.
The literary world celebrates the winners of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction. This year's award goes to Rosanna Pike for 'A Little Trickerie.' In a special recognition, Marina Lewycka's 'A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian,' the 2005 winner, was named the 'winner of winners' over the past twenty-five years.
These diverse cultural events highlight innovation in the arts, from reimagining classic literature through contemporary dance to creating inclusive exhibition spaces. The Wodehouse Prize continues to champion comedic writing, underscoring the enduring appeal of humor in literature and recognizing both new talent and established favorites.
