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theater6 months ago

Disney's 'Hercules' Musical: A Divine Yet Flawed Performance

The Disney musical 'Hercules' at London's Theater Royal, Drury Lane, receives a lukewarm review, criticized for its rushed production, lack of magic compared to other Disney stage adaptations, and underwhelming execution despite strong performances by the cast. The show struggles to fully capture the grandeur of the original animated film, feeling more like a hurried effort to reach the finish line than a compelling theatrical experience.

via The New York Times|
#disney-musical#family-entertainment#hercules
theatre6 months ago

Disney's 'Hercules' Musical: A Bright but Flawed West End Revival

Disney's 'Hercules' stage adaptation at the West End is a visually dazzling but overly bright and relentless production that stays faithful to the 1997 animated film, though it sacrifices depth and tension for fast-paced spectacle and new songs that feel generic. The show features strong performances from the cast, especially Stephen Carlile as Hades, but overall, it lacks emotional engagement and character development, resulting in an energetic yet exhausting experience.

via Variety|
#disney#hercules#musical
world2 years ago

"Hercules: The Record-Breaking Giant Spider Discovered in Australia"

A record-breaking male Sydney funnel-web spider named "Hercules" has been found in Australia, measuring 3.1 inches across. It was donated to the Australian Reptile Park, where it will be used in their antivenom program. The venom from such spiders is crucial for producing antivenom, which has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web spider bites in Australia since the program began in 1981. The recent weather conditions have been favorable for the spiders, leading to an increase in their activity.

via CBS News|
##antivenom#australia
history-and-archaeology2 years ago

"Historians Claim Cerne Abbas Giant Represents Hercules and Served as Military Rallying Site"

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that the Cerne Abbas giant, a large hill figure in Dorset, England, represents Hercules and may have served as a muster station for West Saxon armies during Viking invasions in the 10th century. Historians Helen Gittos and Tom Morcom argue that the figure's location and characteristics align with those of a "hanging promontory" site, ideal for army gatherings. This recontextualizes the giant from a mysterious figure to a significant cultural and historical symbol in the local landscape.

via The Guardian|
#archaeology#cerne-abbas-giant#hercules
history-and-culture2 years ago

"Hercules Identity and Army Role: Cerne Abbas Giant Mystery Unraveled"

New research by Oxford University academics suggests that the Cerne Abbas Giant, a chalk hill figure in Dorset, was originally carved to represent Hercules and served as a muster station for West Saxon armies. Previously thought to be prehistoric or more recent, the figure was actually created in the Anglo-Saxon period. The giant was later reinterpreted by local monks in the 11th Century to associate it with Saint Eadwold, their patron saint, to align with Christian beliefs and claim the saint's relics. The findings provide a deeper understanding of the figure's historical significance and are set to be published in the journal Speculum.

via Yahoo! Voices|
##anglosaxon#archaeology
entertainment2 years ago

"Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Son, Channels Father's Legacy at Malibu Triathlon and Birthday Celebration"

Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, celebrated his 26th birthday by competing in the Malibu triathlon, resembling his famous father during his bodybuilding days. Baena ran on the beach in a Speedo with the number 743 inked on his arm, reminiscent of Arnold's iconic physique. This is not the first time Baena has channeled his father, as he previously portrayed "Hercules" on "Dancing with the Stars." Baena expressed interest in playing the role in a future film. Schwarzenegger recently spoke about his relationship with ex-wife Maria Shriver, stating that they consistently communicate about their family despite their past issues.

via Fox News|
#arnold-schwarzenegger#bodybuilding#entertainment
art-and-culture2 years ago

Uncovering the Gilded Glory of a Lightning-Struck Hercules Statue in the Vatican.

Vatican Museum restorers are removing centuries of grime from the largest known bronze statue of the ancient world, the gilded Hercules Mastai Righetti. The original gilding is exceptionally well-preserved, especially for the consistency and homogeneity. The statue has been variously dated from the end of the first to the beginning of the third centuries. The most astonishing finding to emerge during the preliminary phase of the restoration was the skill with which the smelters fused mercury to gold, making the gilded surface more enduring.

via The Associated Press|
#art-and-culture#bronze-statue#gilding