An upcoming play exploring the British Asian drag community, uncovering the untold stories of men who don female personas by night, will be the company’s most provocative yet, its artistic director said.
Miss Meena and the Masala Queens follows the story of drag queen Miss Meena, whose nightclub has fallen on hard times. Just as a new face arrives with a glimmer of hope, however, Miss Meena finds himself in a moral dilemma.
Director Pravesh Kumar, who is also artistic director of Rifco...
Fans of K-pop boy band BTS share a moment ahead of the BTS World Tour 'Arirang' at Goyang stadium
BTS returned to the stage in Seoul as they opened their world tour, drawing thousands of fans to a stadium near the capital.
The group’s first major tour performance in nearly four years took place in heavy rain, but the venue, which holds more than 40,000 people, was filled as fans waited for their comeback show. The concert signals a full return to touring after a long gap in their career.
The break in performances came as all seven members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service. Six members served active duty, while Suga completed alternative service due to a shoulder injury, finishing in June 2025. The service requirement applies to all able-bodied South Korean men between 18 and 28, lasting up to 21 months.
The tour features music from the group’s latest album ARIRANG, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The single “Swim” also reached chart success. The album title is drawn from “Arirang”, a traditional Korean folk song often seen as a cultural symbol.
BTS first debuted in 2013 with 2 Cool 4 Skool. They gradually built attention before wider success came with Wings in 2016.
Their global rise accelerated in 2017 when “DNA” entered the Billboard Hot 100, making them the first Korean boy band to achieve that milestone. It also helped expand their global fan base known as “ARMY”.
After the Seoul shows running until 12 April, the tour moves to Tokyo before continuing across North America, Europe, South America and Asia. The schedule also includes Australia in early 2027, with the final stop planned in Manila next March.
