The Chorus #84 - The Relatable Episode: Tough Times Staged, Or Wondering At Whimsy

<p>There are a number of ways to reflect life in art. We see theatre doing it in ways that hurt and opera doing it in ways that excite. We see chefs doing it under a load of stress. And we see Wes Anderson doing it <em>wonderfully</em>. Plus, we sip whisky that tastes of thorn trees - and it&#39;s good!</p> <p>Reviewed this week:</p> <p>MUSIC: The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein, Matt Nathanson - Boston Accent</p> <p>THEATRE: Isidlamlilo, Tosca</p> <p>BOOKS: Submission by Michel Houellebecq, The South African Musical by Norman Smuts</p> <p>TV: The Bear (Showmax), The French Dispatch (Disney+)</p> <p>WHISKY: Toor Whisky Aperitif</p> <p>Stay in touch at <strong>https://www.facebook.com/TheChorusPodcast</strong>. And try out the superb coffee we drink on the show: Cito 1974 (www.cito1974.com).</p>