Performing arts

Dive into Europe's cultural heritage stories on theatre, opera, concerts and other facets of the performing arts.

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Popular Spanish soprano singer and actor in the early 20th century

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Beloved Italian entertainment icon: a singer, dancer, actor and television star

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Exploring belonging and identity in contemporary multicultural Germany in Fatih Akin's films

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From Olympic gold medal swimmer to Hollywood leading man

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Alice Guy-Blaché was a cinema pioneer: the first female film director and the first woman to run her own studio

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Meet the singer and actress who was the first Swede to hit the US charts

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Singer, actor and activist known for her distinctive singing style and voice

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Multicultural theatre company inspiring new generations of performers

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Partners Michaél Mac Liammóir and Hilton Edwards were leading figures in 20th century theatre in Ireland

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Singer-songwriter and advocate for the rights of Black people across the world

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Hugely talented Swedish opera singer who enjoyed worldwide fame in the mid-19th century

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Communities from across Europe raising their voices in song.

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Sights and sounds of the swinging 60s from across Europe.

Photographs, drawings, paintings and postcards of Europe's grand opera houses, concert halls and theatres

Lithuanian opera costumes

Vintage photography of scenes and costumes from opera productions and the Kaunas State Theatre, one of the oldest functioning theatres in Lithuania.

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In this gallery, we highlight beautiful vintage images of ballet dancers.

Thank you for the music!

Passionate flute playing, guitar wizardry and trumpet serenades: these musical scenes abound in joy and dedication, with a delightful touch of quirkiness.

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Artworks and photographs which give a glimpse into theatrical life over several hundred years.

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Travel through Europe and see these depictions of Don Giovanni / Don Juan.

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A striking illustration of the relationship between Venice, Istria and Dalmatia.

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Dancer, spy and freedom fighter - Josephine Baker was a force throughout her life as a performer and activist.

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From Hollywood glamour to the Siberian gulag, explore this Lithuanian actor and director's life

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Celebrating a continent’s culture with more than 60 cities across Europe having held the title

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How a Swedish family changed American entertainment history

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The cinematic life of Poland’s first film star

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Five stunning settings to put on your cultural must-visit list. What’s your favourite?

Learning scenarios about performing arts

English, STEAM - Upper secondary

Art, English, History, Music - Lower secondary

Maths, Science, STEAM - Secondary

English, Language subjects, STEAM - Pre-primary school

In Retrospect: Filming Through the Ages

Art, English, History - Primary school

Art, English, History - Primary school