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The actor and director discuss bringing the story of controversial hygiene advocate Dr Semmelweis to the stage
Why one of the biggest names in fashion also designs furniture textiles
Pierre Yovanovitch switched from a career in ready-to-wear fashion
They moved into the pioneering London development 50 years ago — and they are still there
David Rockwell creates spectacular interiors for theatrical productions, from ‘Tootsie’ to ‘Hairspray’
LED technology is giving designers new focus and freedom
Pairing craftsmanship with a designer’s flair is helping rejuvenate the Japanese furniture scene both at home and abroad
Items made of clay are surprisingly durable but crafted more for aesthetics than for comfort
Top names are expanding beyond work for private clients to offer collectible pieces for those seeking the same ‘look’ for less
A retrospective on studio pottery comes amid a popular revival for both craft and art pieces
High-end pieces made of resin, glass, stone and metal are designed to be admired like sculptures
Adams’ opera is problematic – but not for the reasons that sparked angry protests
Puppetry and semi-nudity help to make this a funny, filthy and consistently watchable ‘Dream’
This splendidly refurbished theatre reopens with an appropriately spruced-up 18th-century comedy
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