Theatre
Haroldo Costa, actor and carnival expert, dies at 95
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Haroldo Costa, actor, director and carnival commentator, died at 95 on Saturday (13/12) in Rio de Janeiro. His family announced the death on social media without revealing the cause, highlighting his long career in valuing black culture and samba. His trajectory includes pioneering theatre roles and contributions to preserving Rio's carnival memory.
Vedette Tania Doris, one of the queens of Barcelona's Paral·lel, died on Wednesday in Barcelona aged 74. Born Dolores Cano in València in 1952, she was a star at the Teatro Apolo for decades.
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A new two-hander play, The Opera Singer, has opened at the Baxter Studio in Cape Town, pitting a renowned opera diva against a struggling journalist in a battle of wits. Written and directed by Janna Ramos-Violante, the production draws inspiration from Maria Callas and explores the personal costs of artistic greatness. Starring Fiona Ramsay and Owain Rhys Davies, it runs until 7 February 2026 before transferring to Johannesburg.