30 MAY 1987, page 43

Music

Distracting themes Peter Phillips t is a moot point whether our interna- tional festivals have a strong identity of their own. No doubt for the organisers there is a sense of......

June Arts Diary,

A selection of forthcoming events recommended by the Spectator's regular critics. THEATRE The Merchant of Venice, Stratford, (0789 296655), New production starring excellent......