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Turkish Government Harasses Kurdish Theater, Accusing It Of ‘Terrorist Propaganda’

“In a country where Turkish is the only official language, speaking Kurdish is sometimes seen as an act of rebellion.” (It is the mother tongue of nearly 20 million people in the Turkish Republic and another 20 million in neighboring countries.) “Teatra Jiyana Nû, or New Life Theater, has struggled to find stages to perform its repertoire, which includes original works and classics by Bertolt Brecht and Neil Simon.” – Hyperallergic

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UK’s National Theatre Will Get Million For “National Theatre Nationwide” Scheme

“The programme will combine National Theatre touring productions with workshops, schools tours and skills development activities. Young people will be able to explore acting, directing, playwriting and backstage roles. … Thousands of subsidised £10 tickets will be made available to young people, while productions aimed specifically at school audiences...

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