Artists and works that defined film, theatre and dance
The early feminist icon who challenged theatrical convention
Pulling back the curtain on the master of illusion
The 19th Century French actress who defined modern celebrity
The radical, convention-breaking plays of an architect of modern 20th century theatre
The magical story of Dorothy, a plucky American heroine who follows the yellow brick road
Exploring the life of a man who pushed the boundaries of ballet.
The classic play from Ancient Greece about civil disobedience
The Russian impresario whose Ballet Russes company transformed 20th century dance
The life and work of early Hollywood's most successful comedian
How a play in which nothing happens created a revolution in contemporary theatre
Rajan Datar and guests explore the origins and evolution of flamenco
Konstantin Stanislavsky: the greatest single influence on acting today
Bridget Kendall and guests discuss the origins and the legacy of Bram Stoker鈥檚 Dracula
The dance that seduced the world
The origins, themes and continuing legacy of Mary Shelley鈥檚 gothic tale Frankenstein
The early years of rap and breakdancing in New York
The global impact of Akira Kurosawa鈥檚 1954 groundbreaking action film
