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Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carré's classic ‘The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End
John Le Carré's 1963 book The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is quite probably the greatest spy novel of all time and certainly one of the greatest works of English literature to come out of the Cold War. A critically acclaimed but film adaptation starring Richard Burton came out in 1965, and a new TV miniseries has allegedly been in the works for years, but it's never really had a truly iconic adaptation a la Le Carré's borderline ubiquitous Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Maybe its first adaptation as a play could be the one. Written by veteran playwright David Eldridge and directed by heavyweight former Headlong boss Jeremy Herrin, this inaugural stage version of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold scored great notices at the prestigious Chichester Festival Theatre last year and now it's heading our way. It stars Irish actor Rory Keenan as hardbitten Cold War spy Alec Leamas – on the cusp of returning from the field after the elimination of his East German network of agents, he's pushed by spymaster George Smilie into just one more job. But as he stages a defection to the other side, matter become hugely complicated when he falls for idealistic librarian Liz Gold. Agnes O'Casey and John Ramm return as Liz and Smilie. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is at @sohoplace, Nov 17-Feb 21 2026.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tailor Raises $14 Million in First Close of Series A to Power the Next Generation of Composable ERP
Round led by ANRI to support Tailor's growth in North America and Japan amid rising demand for agile enterprise systems SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tailor, the headless ERP platform that delivers composable architecture to SMBs and enterprises, announced it has raised $14 million USD in the first close of its Series A funding round. The investment was led by ANRI, one of Japan's leading early-stage venture capital firms, with participation from Spiral Capital. This funding milestone comes at a time when global supply chains remain volatile, operational complexity continues to rise, and enterprises are actively rethinking their core systems, according to Tailor CEO and Cofounder Yo Shibata. "Legacy ERP systems weren't designed for the pace or complexity of today's operations, and companies can no longer afford 18-month ERP rollouts," said Shibata. "We're excited to partner with ANRI and Spiral Capital on our mission to empower operators with a platform that adapts as fast as their business evolves." Tailor enables companies to move away from rigid, monolithic systems by embracing composable architecture: a modular approach where best-of-breed applications are integrated via APIs to create agile, scalable business systems tailored to each organization's needs. "Tailor represents a new category of business systems infrastructure: the speed of a startup with the rigor enterprise ops leaders require," said Junichiro Kono, General Partner at ANRI. "We're excited to support Yo and the Tailor team as they enable modern enterprises with modular, API-first and adaptable solutions." Tailor's headless architecture separates the data and logic layer from the UI, allowing operational teams to build, customize, and automate workflows across systems. Historically, businesses using monolithic legacy ERP systems would have to undergo re-architecting core systems to change workflows or integrate with new software. Tailor's headless and composable architecture enables companies to: Integrate or migrate to best-of-breed tools without re-architecting their ERP Automate cross-system workflows (for example, Tailor's inventory module syncs data across purchasing, fulfillment and accounting systems) Give developers and AI agents direct, programmatic access to ERP functions Deliver custom experiences across internal and customer-facing interfaces "For fast-growing retail brands managing inventory, fulfillment and omnichannel marketplaces, Tailor provides an attractive and future-ready alternative to point solutions and legacy ERPs," Shibata added. This latest funding enables Tailor to expand go-to-market efforts in North America while investing in product development and customer success in Japan. Tailor has already gained strong traction among mid-market and enterprise customers in both the U.S. and Japan. Tailor plans to raise $30 to $40 million USD in its Series A, and additional investors and strategic partners are expected to join in the coming months. About Tailor Tailor is the only headless ERP for modern mid-sized and enterprise businesses. Purpose-built for operators in retail, ecommerce, and supply chain, Tailor enables companies to automate workflows and quickly adapt to change. Tailor's composable architecture empowers companies to streamline operations with customizable modules for inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, finance, and omnichannel management. Tailor is backed by Y Combinator, Global Brain and ANRI. View source version on Contacts Abby Nitta, Marketing Manager, Tailorabby@ (414) 243-7013https:// Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tailor Raises $14 Million in First Close of Series A to Power the Next Generation of Composable ERP
Round led by ANRI to support Tailor's growth in North America and Japan amid rising demand for agile enterprise systems SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tailor, the headless ERP platform that delivers composable architecture to SMBs and enterprises, announced it has raised $14 million USD in the first close of its Series A funding round. The investment was led by ANRI, one of Japan's leading early-stage venture capital firms, with participation from Spiral Capital. This funding milestone comes at a time when global supply chains remain volatile, operational complexity continues to rise, and enterprises are actively rethinking their core systems, according to Tailor CEO and Cofounder Yo Shibata. "Legacy ERP systems weren't designed for the pace or complexity of today's operations, and companies can no longer afford 18-month ERP rollouts," said Shibata. "We're excited to partner with ANRI and Spiral Capital on our mission to empower operators with a platform that adapts as fast as their business evolves." Tailor enables companies to move away from rigid, monolithic systems by embracing composable architecture: a modular approach where best-of-breed applications are integrated via APIs to create agile, scalable business systems tailored to each organization's needs. "Tailor represents a new category of business systems infrastructure: the speed of a startup with the rigor enterprise ops leaders require," said Junichiro Kono, General Partner at ANRI. "We're excited to support Yo and the Tailor team as they enable modern enterprises with modular, API-first and adaptable solutions." Tailor's headless architecture separates the data and logic layer from the UI, allowing operational teams to build, customize, and automate workflows across systems. Historically, businesses using monolithic legacy ERP systems would have to undergo re-architecting core systems to change workflows or integrate with new software. Tailor's headless and composable architecture enables companies to: Integrate or migrate to best-of-breed tools without re-architecting their ERP Automate cross-system workflows (for example, Tailor's inventory module syncs data across purchasing, fulfillment and accounting systems) Give developers and AI agents direct, programmatic access to ERP functions Deliver custom experiences across internal and customer-facing interfaces "For fast-growing retail brands managing inventory, fulfillment and omnichannel marketplaces, Tailor provides an attractive and future-ready alternative to point solutions and legacy ERPs," Shibata added. This latest funding enables Tailor to expand go-to-market efforts in North America while investing in product development and customer success in Japan. Tailor has already gained strong traction among mid-market and enterprise customers in both the U.S. and Japan. Tailor plans to raise $30 to $40 million USD in its Series A, and additional investors and strategic partners are expected to join in the coming months. About Tailor Tailor is the only headless ERP for modern mid-sized and enterprise businesses. Purpose-built for operators in retail, ecommerce, and supply chain, Tailor enables companies to automate workflows and quickly adapt to change. Tailor's composable architecture empowers companies to streamline operations with customizable modules for inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, finance, and omnichannel management. Tailor is backed by Y Combinator, Global Brain and ANRI. View source version on Contacts Abby Nitta, Marketing Manager, Tailorabby@ (414) 243-7013https:// Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Tailor Raises $14 Million in First Close of Series A to Power the Next Generation of Composable ERP
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tailor, the headless ERP platform that delivers composable architecture to SMBs and enterprises, announced it has raised $14 million USD in the first close of its Series A funding round. The investment was led by ANRI, one of Japan's leading early-stage venture capital firms, with participation from Spiral Capital. Tailor, the headless ERP platform that delivers composable architecture to SMBs and enterprises, announced it has raised $14 million USD in the first close of its Series A funding round. This funding milestone comes at a time when global supply chains remain volatile, operational complexity continues to rise, and enterprises are actively rethinking their core systems, according to Tailor CEO and Cofounder Yo Shibata. 'Legacy ERP systems weren't designed for the pace or complexity of today's operations, and companies can no longer afford 18-month ERP rollouts,' said Shibata. 'We're excited to partner with ANRI and Spiral Capital on our mission to empower operators with a platform that adapts as fast as their business evolves.' Tailor enables companies to move away from rigid, monolithic systems by embracing composable architecture: a modular approach where best-of-breed applications are integrated via APIs to create agile, scalable business systems tailored to each organization's needs. 'Tailor represents a new category of business systems infrastructure: the speed of a startup with the rigor enterprise ops leaders require,' said Junichiro Kono, General Partner at ANRI. 'We're excited to support Yo and the Tailor team as they enable modern enterprises with modular, API-first and adaptable solutions.' Tailor's headless architecture separates the data and logic layer from the UI, allowing operational teams to build, customize, and automate workflows across systems. Historically, businesses using monolithic legacy ERP systems would have to undergo re-architecting core systems to change workflows or integrate with new software. Tailor's headless and composable architecture enables companies to: Integrate or migrate to best-of-breed tools without re-architecting their ERP Automate cross-system workflows (for example, Tailor's inventory module syncs data across purchasing, fulfillment and accounting systems) Give developers and AI agents direct, programmatic access to ERP functions Deliver custom experiences across internal and customer-facing interfaces 'For fast-growing retail brands managing inventory, fulfillment and omnichannel marketplaces, Tailor provides an attractive and future-ready alternative to point solutions and legacy ERPs,' Shibata added. This latest funding enables Tailor to expand go-to-market efforts in North America while investing in product development and customer success in Japan. Tailor has already gained strong traction among mid-market and enterprise customers in both the U.S. and Japan. Tailor plans to raise $30 to $40 million USD in its Series A, and additional investors and strategic partners are expected to join in the coming months. About Tailor Tailor is the only headless ERP for modern mid-sized and enterprise businesses. Purpose-built for operators in retail, ecommerce, and supply chain, Tailor enables companies to automate workflows and quickly adapt to change. Tailor's composable architecture empowers companies to streamline operations with customizable modules for inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, finance, and omnichannel management. Tailor is backed by Y Combinator, Global Brain and ANRI.
Boston Globe
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Spy writer John le Carré left clues for traveling in Cornwall, England. We followed the trail.
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up A scenic train journey to Cornwall (from $69 as of mid-April; takes about five hours from Paddington Station in London to Penzance, where you can pick up a car rental. Call ahead for a pickup or take a short taxi ride to the car rental location, an Advertisement Next, we make an overnight stop to visit friends in Dorset, home of England's spectacular Advertisement As we continue our drive, the rolling pastures, abundant cows, and beautiful villages let us know we're getting closer to our destination. David Cornwell, better known as John le Carré, in London in 2019. CHARLOTTE HADDEN/NYT When we visited in 2010, we stayed at a B&B near the historic artist enclave of Lamorna Cove. A handwritten letter from Cornwell had been delivered to our room earlier and was sitting on the fireplace mantel. His son, a friend of ours, had alerted him that we were going to be there. Kim unfolded the letter and read it. Then he gave me a look. 'David Cornwell has given us a list of his favorite places here!' The letter contained precious advice from the author: his favorite pubs, restaurants, and scenic walks. It also contained, to our amazement, directions on how to meet him for dinner at his house. We knew Cornwell was not in the habit of inviting random tourists to his home for dinner. But we also knew that the former intelligence officer and author of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and other classic spy thrillers had been a fan of Robert Newton, Kim's father. Robert was a popular actor in the United States and Britain in the 1940s who had grown up in Lamorna Cove. Thus, the special invite — and a chance to experience some of Cornwell's favorite places. Our accommodation this time is Advertisement A letter from David Cornwell describing his favorite spots in Cornwall, taken at The Gurnard's Head Inn. Kim Newton Our cottage overlooks a babbling stream and woodland, where Birch once painted and fished for trout and where Kim's father played as a child. Be warned that walking on the path down to the cottage is not easy for everyone. Other accommodation options in the area include The first place on Cornwell's list is the historic Kim enjoys the sea bass, with lemon glazed fennel, salsify, and dill cream sauce. I choose the vegetarian option, which is salt baked celeriac, broth, Swiss chard, and walnut ketchup with roasted onion. For food on the cheaper end, try The Lamorna Wink's pub sign depicting British actor Robert Newton, the writer's father-in-law, as Long John Silver in "Treasure Island." Kim Newton Over whiskey, we reminisce about our feast back in 2010 with Cornwell. We started with smoked trout and champagne on his terrace overlooking the coast. Spotting a tourist boat passing below, I waved back joyfully to the passengers who waved up to their beloved author. David seemed to be amused by my antics but laughingly asked me not to encourage them. Advertisement Afterward, we went inside his home, once a collection of attached fishing cottages, where he lived with Jane. We talked with the author over the biggest, most beautifully cooked salmon we had ever seen. We had brought him a nice whiskey as a gift, yet discovered after dinner when we retired to his library, that his liquor cabinet contained an extensive whiskey collection. Back in Lamorna Cove village, we stroll over to the local pub, the Blessed by sunny weather on our second day in the area, we walk along a small portion of the We get off the path to view the Merry Maidens, an ancient monument near Lamorna Cove made of 19 standing stones. The stones seem magical and the site yields wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Then we drive to the white sands of Porthcurno Beach to take in the spectacular view of the turquoise waters and wet-suited surfers. The Merry Maidens Stone Circle near Lamorna Cove. Kim Newton That evening, not far from Cornwell's house, we visit the Advertisement Our day ends at the The next morning, we venture to Penzance to visit Afterward, we take a long walk on Marazion Beach, which overlooks The nearby Advertisement For those who like a leisurely stroll combined with shops and galleries, nearby Penzance has both. There are also many gardens to explore, including The Gurnard's Head Inn, one of writer David Cornwell's favorite haunts. Kim Newton The next morning we stop in Mousehole (pronounced 'mowzul'), a picturesque fishing village that's become a foodie paradise in recent years. We have breakfast at one of its trendy restaurants. It's a different experience for us; we still remember Mousehole as an old-fashioned working fishing village. The beautifully presented breakfast is comforting and hearty. On our final night, we stay at Our stay here is the highlight of our visit. We take the bed and breakfast with dinner option and sink into the pub's coziness. An old-fashioned transistor radio is playing in our room on arrival. The bathtubs are large, and the heated towel rack and comfy king bed make this even more welcoming after walking the coastal trail. Wild ponies graze on National Trust land near Gurnard's Head in Cornwall, England. Kim Newton After a hearty English breakfast in a dining room with a close-up view of the chef at work, we walk toward a massive rocky headland, called Gurnard's Head, where we see wild ponies grazing National Trust lands. We walk part of Tinners' Way, a path that Cornwell called his favorite route, past Tregerthen Cottage (where D. H. Lawrence once lived and wrote), past Wicca Farm, and then back down the coast path to Zennor. The path is circular, beginning and ending at This southwest area of Cornwall is wild and beautiful, and sometimes, if you listen, you can hear the ghostly whispers of the artists who lived here long ago. Now there are soft whispers of David Cornwell, too. We can only speculate how Cornwell sustained his creative brilliance. Perhaps it had something to do with the freedom of walking this land — and having a great pint of ale afterward. Our letter gives us clues about the life he led. It's also a map for the region he loved — and something we can all cherish. Writer Cheri Newton and photographer Kim Newton are based in Tucson. Send comments to magazine@
