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1 day ago · Christopher Marlowe is impossible to tame. His lurid life, which probably included time as a government spy and ended in his violent death at a south London tavern, has overshadowed his work as a poet and dramatist.
1 day ago · Nottingham's oldest cinema has revealed an eye-catching new mural on the side of its historical building depicting the iconic Spider-Man, a favourite amongst film fans. Savoy Cinema officially unveiled the wall painting on Friday, July 12 as part of a major revamp in the run-up to the picture house's 90th anniversary in November 2025.
2 days ago · A Tribute to a Literary Giant. Christopher Marlowe, born in Canterbury in 1564, was a pioneering playwright whose works have left an indelible mark on English literature. Known for his bold themes and innovative use of blank verse, Marlowe's plays, such as "Doctor Faustus," "Tamburlaine the Great," and "The Jew of Malta," continue to captivate ...
2 days ago · COMPLETE MARLOWE WORKS ON FILM. Jul 11, 2024. By Andy Johnson. Share on. He was one of the first great Elizabethan playwrights after Shakespeare, and now the complete theatrical works of Christopher Marlowe have been filmed in what is being described as a “remarkable world first”. The eight films feature some of the UK’s top performers.
1 day ago · A major new international art exhibition at The Box in Plymouth which has been described as a significant coup for the city attracted more than 3,000 people during its opening weekend. Plymouth is the only location outside London in the UK where 'The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure' is being shown.
1 day ago · Fri, 12 July 2024, 8:18 am GMT-4 · 1-min read. A giant handmade rug featuring Danny Dye in a women's kimono has become the latest attraction in Essex, appearing on the grounds of a local pub. The 3m x 6m rug is part of a prank orchestrated by Dyer’s Mr Bigstuff co-star Ryan Sampson, to mark the launch of their new comedy series which starts ...
2 days ago · Professor Lucy Munro celebrates Christopher Marlowe's innovative work in partnership with Shakespeare's Globe.
