Born in Delhi, Madhur Jaffrey came to the UK at the age of 19 to pursue her passion for acting by studying drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

BBC: Profile: Madhur Jaffrey

But there needs to be a balance between mastering functional literacy and numeracy and discovering the enjoyment and pleasure of books, music, art and drama.

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Radio drama rose to the level of art with The Mercury Theatre on the Air, founded by Orson Welles and John Houseman.

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The exam board says that creative writing will be added to an existing range of subjects where examiners have to assess the quality of creative work, such as art, music, drama and dance.

BBC: Creative writing to be offered at A-level

In California alone, half of all school districts last year cut or reduced art, drama and music programs.

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Richard Nelson's intimate, bittersweet new drama, "Nikolai and the Others, " about the immortality of art, showcases a purely imaginary country weekend in the lives of a group of famous Russian emigres in America that depicts those two great talents working together, surrounded by supportive friends.

WSJ: Review: 'Nikolai and the Others' bittersweet drama