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L'ultimo ballo di Richard Gasquet

2 weeks ago | agi.it | Redazione Agi.it |Valery Hache |Andrew Cowie |Pascal Guyot

AGI - A pochi giorni dal suo addio al tennis, atteso alla fine del Roland Garros, Richard Gasquet si racconta senza filtri a Damien Gaudissart, giornalista dell'agenzia Afp. A 38 anni, l’ex enfant prodige del tennis francese saluta una carriera lunga oltre due decenni, fatta di sfide impossibili, aspettative precoci e una generazione di fenomeni che ne ha definito i limiti. Ma anche di soddisfazioni, amicizie, e una consapevolezza serena: “È la fortuna di aver potuto giocare, semplicemente”.
Finland and Sweden During the World Wars

Jan 13, 2025 | worldatlas.com | Andrew Cowie

Despite being neighboring countries, Finland and Sweden experienced significantly different trajectories during both of the World Wars. Before World War I, Finland was a part of the Russian Empire and had a growing desire for independence. On the other hand, Sweden maintained a strong tradition of neutrality, a policy stemming back to the early 19th century.
Finland And Sweden's Alignments After The World Wars

Jan 12, 2025 | worldatlas.com | Andrew Cowie

Sweden and Finland, nestled together in Northern Europe, have charted unique yet intertwined paths in the aftermath of World War II. Their wartime experiences significantly influenced their post-war political, economic, and security alignments.
7 Most Unconventional Towns In Oklahoma

Jan 10, 2025 | worldatlas.com | Andrew Cowie

Oklahoma, which joined the Union in 1907 and takes its name from the Choctaw words for "people" and "red," reflecting its Native American heritage, is more than its grand fields and immersive cities. The state is also a jackpot of different and unusual small towns to explore. Each town has its own unique character, stories, and secret wonders. From surprising sand dunes to quirky museums and circus connections, there are many unconventional towns to visit.
The Valley of Queens

Dec 7, 2024 | britishtheatreguide.info | Andrew Cowie

Curl Girl Productions is a West Midlands-based theatre company, led by artistic director Kiren Jogi, which focusses on South East Asian culture. The Valley of Queens is a piece of verbatim theatre performed by a cast of five women. It was created out of a project funded by Creative Black Country in which women aged fifty and over of South East Asian heritage met every week to share their experiences of migration and participate in art projects.
Dick Whittington

Dec 1, 2024 | britishtheatreguide.info | Andrew Cowie

In regional theatres up and down the country, people who still know how to do panto put on a show at Christmas for an audience who may never step inside a theatre at any other time. In Coventry, that person is Iain Lauchlan, who has written, directed and played Dame in every Belgrade Theatre panto for the last thirty years. This year’s show is Dick Whittington.
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story

Nov 29, 2024 | britishtheatreguide.info | Andrew Cowie

A Christmas Carol or, to give it its full title, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story, at the Birmingham Rep is super. Adapted by Mark Gatiss and directed by Adam Penford, this production originated at Nottingham Playhouse in 2021 where they reprised it in 2023. This year, Birmingham Rep has got it and I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up playing somewhere every Christmas for the next twenty years. I must admit I had reservations at the start.
Ireland’s Neutrality and European Integration

Nov 26, 2024 | worldatlas.com | Andrew Cowie

The Republic of Ireland's position of neutrality has been a crucial part of its foreign policy since its formation as a country. After many years under British rule, Ireland desired to shape its own fate and take control of its future.
Switzerland During The World Wars And The Cold War

Nov 25, 2024 | worldatlas.com | Andrew Cowie

Switzerland's long-standing neutrality is one of many interesting aspects of European history. The country’s neutrality has been a centuries-old tradition, crafted and constructed through diplomatic means and legal agreements. What makes it so curious is how during periods when Europe was ravaged and destroyed by war, Switzerland was able to avoid conflict as a neutral entity in the continent’s affairs.
Finding Santa at Midlands Arts Centre

Nov 22, 2024 | britishtheatreguide.info | Andrew Cowie

Little Angel has been making puppet-based theatre since the 1960s. They first staged Finding Santa in 2018, and it is this year’s Christmas show for a young audience at the Midlands Arts Centre (mac) in Birmingham. It was written by Sean Taylor whose book, Where the Bugaboo Lives, is an interactive, choose your own story adventure.