arts


jubilant Nazis and an itinerant artist with her 97-year-old grandfather – take part in an epic battle between flesh and spirit, captivity and freedom and art and faith. www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/ tickets/the-night-of-the-iguana/


The Lehman Trilogy Piccadilly Theatre, London, until 31 August Fresh from its National Theatre sell-out, this depiction of the successes and failures of three generations of Lehmans lands in the West End starring Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles. Starting with the family as immigrants from Bavaria, it give a glimpse into how the American dream can turn into a nightmare. https://thepiccadillytheatre.com


Books Shafted: the Media, the Miners’ Strike and the Aftermath Edited by Granville Williams I’m told this (second) edition is “virtually a new book”. NUJ stalwarts Nick Jones (BBC), Peter Lazenby (Yorkshire Evening Post) and Paul Routledge (The Times) are among those who contribute to a discussion on what pressures were put on journalists who reported the year-long miners’ strike. It also places the strike in its


political and economic context, and highlights the devastating impact of the pit closure programme on mining communities. If it’s half as good as the first edition, it’s well worth a read. https://bookmarksbookshop.co.uk/ view/3593/Shafted+The+Media+the +Miners+Strike+and+the+Aftermath


Don McCullin Following an exhibition at the Tate,


Outdoor events


From epic history to a riot of journalism Probably – in fact, definitely


“It’s lovely sunny day, but you hide yourself away … get up and get down and get outside,” sings Frank Turner in Reasons Not To Be An Idiot, and it’s good advice. There’s plenty of al fresco entertainment this summer.


– the most spectacular will be Kynren, in County Durham, where you can watch 1,000 people recreating the history of England on a seven-and-a- half acre stage. With dance, stunts, equestrianism, special


effects and pyrotechnics, it sounds awesome. But, if historical epics


aren’t your thing, try the more sedate option of theatre in the grounds of a National Trust property, Regent’s Park or


Shakespeare’s Globe. Or Cardiff … or anywhere. Or how about the


all-encompassing Edinburgh International Festival or the “riot of independent journalism” that is the NUJ-backed Byline Festival with Pussy Riot and John Cleese, among others?


www.kynren.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk www.shakespearesglobe.com https://openairtheatre.com https://cardiffopenairtheatre festival.co.uk www.chapterhouse.org www.eif.co.uk


theJournalist | 21 Spotlight Harper Lee’s tale of true crime


There was much excitement four years ago when Go Set A Watchman, Harper Lee’s second novel, was published. Now author and journalist Casey


Cep has published Furious Hours, telling of her hunt for the manuscript of The Reverend, which is widely assumed to be Lee’s third book, a true crime story. The Reverend is Willie Maxwell,


a rural preacher accused of murdering five family members in the 1970s. With the help of a savvy lawyer, he escaped justice for years until a relative of his last victim - Maxwell’s stepdaughter - shot him


Don McCullin’s new book looks back at his long career, celebrating the breadth of his work over decades. It features iconic images from


Vietnam, Cyprus, Lebanon, Biafra and, er, Somerset. The ultimate coffee table book for journalists? https://shop.tate.org.uk/don- mccullin-exhibition-book


Airhead – the Imperfect Art of Making News Emily Maitlis BBC journalists are often criticised on social media for being too left or too right wing, or for being too soft or too hard on interviewees. As anchor for Newsnight, Emily Maitlis knows what it’s like to be in the line of fire and, in this book, she explores the moments when


dead at her funeral. Despite hundreds of witnesses, Maxwell’s murderer was acquitted. Harper Lee spent a year reporting


on the case and many more years trying to finish the book. Casey Cep brings this story


to life, from the shocking murders to the courtroom drama to the racial politics of the Deep South, while painting a portrait of Lee and her struggle with fame, success, and the mystery of artistic creativity. As the blurb says, “This is the


story Harper Lee wanted to write. This is the story of why she couldn’t.”


interviews don’t quite go to plan, despite meticulous preparation. We all know that feeling, right? She takes us behind the scenes of the biggest news stories in recent years. Most people don’t get such a ringside seat so here’s is a chance to get close to the action. http://tinyurl.com/y5ghde8w


Exhibitions Waterford Walls 22-25 August Waterford Murals play a large role in Ireland’s cultural history and the Waterford Walls international street art festival reflects this by transforming the city into the country’s largest and most accessible outdoor gallery. https://waterfordwalls.ie


http://tinyurl.com/yx8pnuxj


Television Dublin Murders The BBC is later this year to screen a psychological crime thriller, Dublin Murders, based on Tana French’s bestselling novels. Starring Killian Scott (Strike) and


Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful) as detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox, the series is set during the height of the Celtic Tiger financial boom and delves into Ireland’s past, bringing insight to its present. The novels highlight an intense


emotional connection between cop and crime, underpinned by a darker influence. https://euston films.tv /productions/ dublin-murders/


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