First of all there was Shopping and F...ing
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The Gielgud Theater, London, England, is showing 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)' from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. This follows a production of 'Shopping and F...ing', and is part of an agreement whereby the theater owners agreed to one play being staged if the other one was also staged. Some clergy have concerns about 'The Bible' though the scriptwriters argue that it is not blasphemous. The Reduced Shakespeare Company sees the play as a perfect addition, and a spokeswoman describes it as full of sex and violence.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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The loss of our innocence
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Modern British children have lost the fascination with toys which children of previous generations had, according to child psychologists. Sales of toys are rising every year because parents no longer feel able to allow their children to play freely outside, but children often grow out of toys by the age of 10. There has been a strong rise in sales of electronic games, which children play alone, while sales of toys which are used communally by children, such as climbing frames, have fallen.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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The rhythm of life
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Musicians from the City of London Sinfonia orchestra run monthly one-hour workshops for people in hospital. Music can be particularly beneficial for sick children, diverting their attention away from their illness and opening up a new world to them. The children can often be rather reluctant to take part at first, but are soon won over by the musicians and begin to enjoy themselves. Music for children can be especially effective if accompanied by stories.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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