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Carolyn Carlson, not the last dance

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She creates visual spectacles that Lady Gaga would kill for – and has managed to turn footballers into dancers: American choreographer and modern dance legend Carolyn Carlson tells Catherine Nicholson how she’s mixing classical music with Bob Dylan for her latest creation, “Synchronicity”.

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We’re also looking at the wave of American musicals hitting the French stage, and asking whether Shrek, Mamma Mia and The Lion King work in the land of Molière.

And with “The Iron Lady” about to come out in France, find out how the divisive political figure of Margaret Thatcher is inspiring other areas of culture too – even designer handbags!

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