Read, Watch & Listen

Arwa Haider looks back on the late composer’s life and work, exploring the legacy of an incredible talent.

We discover more about the artists in our 'Modern Couples' exhibition - artists Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp and their creative relationship that lasted almost three decades..

One of Handel's most compelling dramatic creations, here's your illustrated guide to Serse, the story of the hot-blooded Persian tyrant Xerxes

Pamela Hutchinson investigates the history of one of the most prophetic, provocative films of the 20th century, reflecting on the importance of its restoration and its relevance today.

What happens when students from one of the UK’s largest schools met musicians, historians and theatrical professionals, to tell a story of feminist inspiration?

The 30th commission in The Curve programme, New Zealand-born artist Francis Upritchard presents a new series of sculptural interventions. Curator Leila Hasham joins the artist in her studio

What might a cinema for audio look like? We explore ideas around collective listening and the physicality behind listening to audio in our new programme, Soundhouse.

Explore key moments in Russian history and the films in the 'Generations' season in our interactive timeline.

Widely regarded as the greatest English opera of its time, here's your illustrated synopsis of Purcell’s poignant tale of love and loss, ahead of the Academy of Ancient Music's performance.

What might a play for a generation living in the digital age look like? JAMS discuss the creative process behind Marathon, and winning The Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award 2018.

From Shostakovich to Frank Zappa, Elvis Presley and The Beatles, writer Ariane Todes investigates what has caused aural offence and how artists have boldly defied the censors through music.

How can exploring alternative realities make a difference? We meet performing arts organisation METIS to see what impact the arts can have on the big issues...