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Over four million copies of this poster were printed between 1917 and 1918, after the US entered World War I. Because of its enormous and enduring popularity, the image was adapted for use in World War II and has been satirised in anti-war propaganda during the Vietnam War and later conflicts. James Montgomery Flagg (artist), I want You for US army. c.1917. Loan courtesy of Anthony d’Offay, London

Propaganda: A Very Persuasive Show At The British Library

From coins to posters to tweets: the British Library wants to persuade you that propaganda is everywhere.

Amy Winehouse. Photographer unknown © The Winehouse family

Unseen Amy Winehouse Photos Go On Show At The Jewish Museum

Her brother, Alex, curates an intimate exhibition of Amy’s photos and memorabilia.

Mess at BAC

What’s On In London Theatre 14 – 20 May

London’s best theatre, opera, and dance opening this week

Attributed to William Scrots, Elizabeth I when a Princess, c.1546  Royal Collection Trust / (C) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013.

High Fashion, Tudor-and-Stuart-Style, Comes To The Queen’s Gallery

These stunning clothes might conceal the body, but they’re revealing in other ways…

Owen Teale as James, Annabel Scholey as Kate, Zoe Wanamaker as Eleanor, Samantha Bond as Nell in Passion Play. Photo by Alastair Muir

Comedy Descends Into Melodrama In Passion Play At Duke Of York’s Theatre

Zoe Wanamaker and Samatha Bond star as two halves of the same person in this slightly over-egged play

Kings Road

PopUp Britain Opens King’s Road Shop

The retail arm of StartUp Britain is opening a new London-based flagship.

The Match Box by Frank McGuinness, opens at the Tricycle Theatre this week

What’s On In London Theatre 7-13 May

London’s best theatre, opera, and theatre festivals opening this week.

The cast of Merrily We Roll Along at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Photo © Tristram Kenton

Genius In Reverse: Merrily We Roll Along At Harold Pinter Theatre

Sondheim’s one-time flop is revived with stunning clarity and class by a wonderful cast.

Scott Ellis and Emma Connell as Henry and Anne in Fallen in Love at the Tower of London

See Anne Boleyn Play Staged At The Tower of London

Suffolk theatre company takes the site-specific biscuit.

And the once-great general ends up eavesdropping from inside a toilet cubicle

Othello At The National: A Modern-Day Masterpiece

Nicholas Hytner’s latest hit brings Shakespeare’s bombastic tragedy bang up to date