‘I was just a very confused actor. But I was really keen to learn’
Mark Rylance on his unlikely road to Hollywood stardom, and why Brits love an underdog
Mark Rylance on his unlikely road to Hollywood stardom, and why Brits love an underdog
The Dublin native explains life as head coach do at one of the world’s great opera houses
Stéphane Lissner, the director of the French national opera, is going all out to recruit new opera-lovers
A 12-step southern French culinary, artistic and aesthetic smorgasbord
Le Pré aux Clercs, a public garden in Paris where countless duels were fought in the 16th century, gives its name to one of the most popular operas in French history. A revival is bound for Wexford
Movies are becoming increasingly graphic in their depiction of sex. For actors, it means some very awkward days at the office
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices