Theatre This article is more than 9 years oldReviewArden of Faversham review – Elizabethan tragedy goes modernThis article is more than 9 years oldSwan theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Laudable performances and stage design save the RSC's contemporary makeover of this 16th-century true-crime dramaMuch as I welcome the idea of a Swan season devoted to female protagonists, I am increasingly puzzled by the approach. First The Roaring Girl was transposed to the 1890s. Now this quintessentially Elizabethan domestic tragedy, penned anonymously in 1591, has been given a modern makeover.

The story of the decline of the French empire and the indelible mark colonialism left on countries that were colonised. In the mid-to-late 19th century, the French and other European powers colonised much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, these industrialising powers viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labour and territory for future settlement. In most cases, however, significant development and European settlement in these colonies was sporadic.

YouTube star Ed Bassmaster is bringing his standup act to the Rhythm Room at Rhythm City Casino for two shows on Saturday, December 16 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale here or at The Market at Rhythm City, 7077 Elmore Avenue in Davenport. There will be a presale on Thursday, August 31 at 10 a.m. and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 1 at 10 a.

When Bootleg Hill Honey Meads opened in downtown Davenport in late 2018, they had no idea the tsunami of troubles would follow in the next five-plus years. Two major floods, massive loans, a worldwide pandemic, a hostile takeover fight, inflation, and brutal winter weather. Bill Harris of Davenport, the son of Bootleg Hill founder and owner Rick Harris, recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the alcohol business (wine made from honey) survive.

Bachelor Nation alum, Jen Saviano, just announced that she is pregnant with her first baby. Jen, age 32, and her boyfriend, Landon Ricker, seemed extremely excited as they shared their news. How did Jen share her pregnancy news? Jen took to her Instagram page to post the surprise to Bachelor Nation and her other followers. She wrote: “surpriseee! we can’t wait to meet you, little B.” Viewers have been speculating on whether the B stands for something.