Les Miserables

Hong Kong Activists Stage China Protests Ahead of Xi Visit

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Hong Kong saw multiple protests Monday ahead of a visit by President Xi Jinping to mark 20 years since the city was handed back to China by Britain. Pro-democracy activists including high-profile student campaigner Joshua Wong draped a black flag over a statue symbolising Hong Kong’s return to China in an early morning act of … Read more

The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Opera Goes Classical On US Tour

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The Who’s rock opera “Quadrophenia” will take an orchestral turn as songwriter Pete Townshend on Tuesday announced a four-date tour of mostly classical venues in the United States. The orchestral “Quadrophenia” will feature vocals by Billy Idol — the rocker behind 1980s hits such as “White Wedding” and “Eyes Without a Face” — as well … Read more