Unseen paintings beneath Tudor portraits. Recent technical analysis undertaken as part of the Making Art in Tudor Britain project has revealed that some of the Gallery’s sixteenth-century portraits were painted over pre-existing paintings. This could have occurred for a variety of reasons and provides fascinating insight into artistic production during the period. Free display
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ExhibitionsAt the beginning of his career, William Nicholson experimented with graphic art, producing hand-coloured woodcuts that were widely praised for the boldness and simplicity of their design. Free display
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ExhibitionsThe fiftieth anniversary of the Profumo affair. Free display
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ExhibitionsMarking the centenary of the birth of this important photographer whose archive has recently been catalogued. Including portraits of Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon and Noël Coward. Free display
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ExhibitionsOne of the 20th century’s leading portrait sculptors, this display explores Epstein’s achievement and practice through busts of artists, writers and politicians from the National Portrait Gallery Collection. Free display
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ExhibitionsVictorian photographer. This display commemorates the centenary of the death of Alexander Bassano (1829–1913) who established one of the most important photographic portrait studios of the Victorian era. His sitters included royalty, aristocracy, politicians, and leading names from the military, sciences and arts. Free display.
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ExhibitionsExtraordinary award-winning and shortlisted entries offer a stunning snapshot of the world in 2012. Until 12 May. £7.50, £5 concs
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Musical & TheatreMon-Sat 19.45, Thurs, Sat 14.45. £10-£85
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton St. Map B5 Tel 0844 8717627
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OperaJohn Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands. 4, 7, 11 June 19.00. £8-£180
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BalletThe Royal Ballet’s Artist-in-Residence Liam Scarlett presents his first full-length ballet – a dark, adult take on a classic fairytale. Staged in The Linbury Theatre. 8, 9, 10, 11* May 19.30, *14.00 & 19.00
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OperaJohn Fulljames directs Rossini’s love story set against the turbulent background of the 16th-century Scottish Highlands. 17, 20, 23, 27, 31 May, 4, 7, 11 June 19.00. £8-£180
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Opera4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 21, 25 May 18.00. £10-£225
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Classical MusicThe Sheffield University Wind Orchestra, an award-winning ensemble run by the Music Department, is a very active and thriving group with over fifty keen and talented members and gives three major concerts a year at the University. In past years they have performed regularly in the lovely acoustic of The Actors' Church, Covent Garden, usually on the way back from their European tours and they are delighted to be back. Thei programme includes works by Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Percy Grainger and more. 6 May 15.00
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OperaNew opera based on Philip Pullman's novel for all the family in the Linbury Studio Theatre. 3*, 4**, 6, 9***, 10, 12***, 13**** Apr 14.00 & 19.00, *19.00 only, **14.00 only, ***18.00 only, ****12.30 only. £10-£23
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EventsEvery day, 11.30 and 14.30, 19.00 on Fridays
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