The Poison Oracle review by Peter Dickinson at length
A lengthy critique notes The Poison Oracle centers on a chimpanzee witness and a civilization under threat. It questions language, culture, and how apocalyptic forces erode society while a detective watches decaying morals and a volatile romance unfold.
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Recording Crea tures of Film Duets and Stage Lights
A roundup notes That That's Entertainment album features clips from early talkies with stars Judy Garland Fred Astaire and Cary Grant plus James Stewart in singing roles. It includes songs from 1930s to 1960s with Clark Gable Norma Shearer Edward Arnold and Gene Kelly. Also reviewed is Return Journey by R F Delderfield about Pip Stuart in Redcliffe Bay. Christopher Martin leads off Broadway CSC with 37 productions across nine plays this season amid off Broadway hardships.
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Broadway Actor Heads Own Company and Alliance
Broadway performer says he will not work for others again, valuing independence and challenge of running his own company. He leads Off Off Broadway Alliance, a clearing house for nearly 100 theaters in New York City, while also working with the CSC.
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The Fourposter and Butterflies are Free at Dorset Playhouse
Dorset Playhouse continues The Fourposter this week with Curtain at 8:30 p.m. nightly. Opening July 4 is Leonard Gershe's Butterflies are Free with tickets $3.50 to $4.00.
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New York City Ballet Opens Saratoga Performing Arts Center
In Saratoga New York the New York City Ballet presents The Nutcracker at SPAC with an opening performance on Wednesday July 3 at 8 p.m. Additional shows run July 4 5 and 6 with matinee 2 p.m. and evening 8 p.m. curtain times each day.
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Collector's Choice VI opens in Manchester this weekend
Visual arts Manchester showcases Collector's Choice VI featuring multiple artists opening Saturday July 29 and running through July 14. Sterling and Francine Clark Art s presents Strictly Academic Life Drawing in the 19th Century opening Tuesday July 2 with tours July 3 through Aug 30 at 3 p.m. in Troy New York. Rensselaer County Council for the Arts Fence Show opens Sunday July 30 with an 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. reception and winners viewable weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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