The Local Spain https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed British theatre director Peter Brook scoops top Spanish prize The acclaimed British theatre director Peter Brook has been honoured with one of Spain’s most prestigious prizes, scooping the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. https://www.thelocal.es/20190424/british-theatre-director-peter-brook-scoops-top-spanish-prize Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:22:26 +0200 british-theatre-director-peter-brook-scoops-top-spanish-prize South African visual artist wins top Spanish arts prize South African visual artist William Kentridge, best known for his animated films of shape-shifting charcoal drawings, won on Thursday Spain's top arts prize, the Princess of Asturias award. https://www.thelocal.es/20170505/south-african-visual-artist-wins-top-spanish-arts-prize Fri, 05 May 2017 11:55:34 +0200 south-african-visual-artist-wins-top-spanish-arts-prize Spanish theatre group sells porn to dodge tax An all-women theatre group has found an ingenious way around a sales tax hike that is crippling Spanish theatres -- by selling pornography. https://www.thelocal.es/20141205/womens-theatre-sells-porn-to-bypass-spanish-tax-hike Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:25:00 +0100 womens-theatre-sells-porn-to-bypass-spanish-tax-hike What's on in Spain: December 2014 As the countdown to the new year in Spain begins, The Local rounds up the best sports, arts and cultural activities in the country to keep you entertained during the short days of December. https://www.thelocal.es/20141125/whats-on-in-spain-december-2014 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:17:00 +0100 whats-on-in-spain-december-2014