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In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, September 30, 2011 12:54 - 19 Comments
An A to Z of Theory Roland Barthes’s Mythologies: A Critical Theory of Myths
In the second of his series on Roland Barthes, political theorist Andrew Robinson presents the French author's theory of myths.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Thursday, September 29, 2011 12:30 - 2 Comments
Special Report Uncertain Future: Five days in Bahrain’s Courts
Two days ago, the appeal trials of dozens of pro-democracy Bahraini doctors, nurses and MPs were concluded, their punishments ranging from 15-year prison sentences to death. Janet Salmon reports on the shameful repression of legitimate dissent in the country, and what needs to be done.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, September 25, 2011 14:00 - 5 Comments
Books | Paint them black: the riots and mass incarceration
Ceasefire's Jonathan Jacobs reviews Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow', a best-selling landmark study of the de-facto racism of the US penal system, and points to striking parallels with the UK's response to the recent riots.
New in Ceasefire, Paul Guest's Musical Notes - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 15:05 - 1 Comment
Opera – An unusual venue: The Yard, Hackney
Hackney is an area I’ve always been interested in, East London has become a hub for new ways of presenting opera with Go Opera’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata in a warehouse and then Vignette Production’s updated La Boheme, in the Village Underground- a regular rave venue. Last night I took my first trip of […]New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 13:00 - 2 Comments
Analysis ‘Waking sleeping lions’: Fascism and the English Defence League
In the wake of the movement's rise to prominence, Malte Ringer takes a look at the ideological anatomy of the English Defence League.
Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, September 20, 2011 14:40 - 0 Comments
Opera The Passenger, UK Premiere (ENO)
In his latest review, Ceasefire's classical and opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on the UK premiere of The Passenger at the English National Opera.
New in Ceasefire, Photo Essays, Special Reports - Tuesday, September 20, 2011 13:34 - 3 Comments
Special Report The Real Housing Crisis in Israel
In the second of her powerful eyewitness reports, Ceasefire correspondent Teodora Todorova looks at Israel's assaults on the housing rights of its own Arab citizens.
New in Ceasefire, Photo Essays, The People in Between - Monday, September 19, 2011 12:45 - 1 Comment
The People in Between ‘This is Kurdistan, not Iraq’
In the second of his ongoing series of travel essays for Ceasefire, Jason Smith recounts his short but unforgettable trip across Iraqi Kurdistan.
Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire, Paul Guest's Musical Notes - Sunday, September 18, 2011 13:40 - 1 Comment
Opera How safe is Pappano in London?
In today’s Observer, Classical music critic Fiona Maddocks writes “Given the current panic about music directors in the world’s opera houses – following James Levine’s abrupt departure, temporary or permanent, from the Met last week – let’s hope the ROH has shackled Pappano in chains and thrown away the key.” Of course Maddocks refers, above, […]Ceasefire Bites, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Sunday, September 18, 2011 12:00 - 0 Comments
Politics Bahrain’s healthcare system in crisis
In the aftermath of violent repression in recent months, Janet Salmon reports on the growingly desperate plight of many Bahraini doctors and patients.
