Dive into the week's most talked-about cultural releases. Our critics deliver their verdicts on Steve's immersive new album, Joy Crookes' soulful live return, and the hottest picks in theatre, gaming, and art.
Hollywood star Brendan Gleeson delivers a masterful performance in Conor McPherson's chilling play 'The Weir', now captivating audiences at London's Wyndham's Theatre. Our review of the supernatural Irish drama.
Conor McPherson's acclaimed supernatural play 'The Weir' makes a triumphant return to the West End. This five-star revival at the Harold Pinter Theatre captures the eerie magic of Irish storytelling, with a stellar cast led by Risteárd Cooper. A must-see
Acclaimed actress Juliet Stevenson delivers a tour-de-force performance in Anna Ledwich's gripping psychological drama 'Land of the Living' at the Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, exploring trauma and memory.
The Lyric Theatre's triumphant revival of Brian Friel's masterpiece delivers a poignant and powerful exploration of sisterhood, memory, and repression in 1930s Ireland, featuring a stellar ensemble cast.
Juliet Stevenson delivers a tour de force performance in David Greig's profound new play 'The Land of the Living'. This searing exploration of grief and memory at London's Dorfman Theatre is an unmissable theatrical event.
Despite devastating 100% arts council funding cuts, Music Theatre Wales continues to thrive through artistic innovation and digital adaptation. Discover how this pioneering opera company is rewriting the rules of survival in UK's challenging cultural land
A blistering new production of Shakespeare's Roman plays at London's Almeida Theatre merges Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Coriolanus into a single, searing commentary on modern political decay, earning a triumphant five-star review.
The heartwarming stage adaptation of the hit film 'Military Wives' debuts to acclaim in York, celebrating the power of song and solidarity during times of conflict.
Julia Carey, wife of James Corden, earns critical acclaim for her powerful performance in the Broadway play 'One Day,' marking a triumphant return to the stage and stepping out of her husband's shadow.
James Corden leads an all-star Broadway cast in a dazzling London theatrical spectacle that redefines modern performance. Our review examines whether this ambitious production delivers on its monumental hype.
The late Black Panther star's powerful, previously unseen play about systemic injustice and police violence receives its world premiere, sparking critical acclaim and urgent conversations.
Celebrated British theatre director Derek Purnell, who revolutionised regional theatre and championed new writing, has passed away at 85. Remembering his monumental legacy.
Critics are raving about the fifth season of Apple TV+'s acclaimed spy thriller 'Slow Horses', hailing it as the most intense and brilliantly executed season to date. Discover why this British series continues to dominate the espionage genre.
Discover the incredible story of The Smallest Theatre in the World in Criccieth, Wales. Saved from dereliction by a local community group, this magical 1960s time capsule has reopened with a bold new vision for the arts.
Sydney Theatre Company announces a major musical adaptation of John Farnham's iconic 'Whispering Jack' album, headlining a bold 2026 season featuring international collaborations and Australian premieres.
A powerful new theatrical production, 'Small Acts of Love,' re-examines the 1988 Lockerbie bombing through a deeply human lens, premiering at Glasgow's iconic Citizens Theatre to critical acclaim.
Oscar nominee Billy Crudup makes his West End debut in a gripping stage adaptation of the classic Western 'High Noon'. Directed by Michael Arden, this theatrical event reimagines the iconic film for a modern audience at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
Broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough supports a campaign to rename a prestigious West End theatre in honour of his late brother, the acclaimed director and actor Lord Richard Attenborough.
A powerhouse cast led by Charles Dance delivers a masterclass in Strindberg's psychological drama. Our review of the must-see production in Richmond.
A roundup of the UK's most talked-about cultural events this week, from blistering theatre performances to groundbreaking art exhibitions and must-see television dramas.
A searing new production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame, starring Mathew Horne and Douglas Hodge, triumphs at Bath's Ustinov Theatre. This critically acclaimed revival finds profound humour and humanity in the play's existential despair.
Belvoir St Theatre's radical new adaptation of Virginia Woolf's 'Orlando' stuns Sydney, blending gender-fluid narrative with breathtaking theatrical innovation for a 21st-century audience.
Suzanne Chaundy's visionary production of 'Troy' at Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre dismantles Homer's myth with breathtaking contemporary relevance, exploring the human cost of conflict through a powerful feminist lens.
Visionary director Katie Mitchell stuns audiences with her latest production, 'Cow/Deer', at the Barbican. In a breathtaking feat, the cast of six performs every sound live, from whispering forests to visceral animal encounters, redefining the possibiliti
The theatre world mourns the loss of Giles Havergal, the transformative artistic director whose revolutionary leadership redefined Glasgow's Citizens Theatre for over three decades.
Discover how Harold Pinter's revolutionary 1978 masterpiece 'Betrayal', with its reverse chronology and psychological depth, continues to transform actors' careers and audience perspectives decades after its premiere.
Veteran acting legend Sir Ian McKellen has withdrawn from the remainder of his acclaimed 'Player Kings' tour after suffering a fall during a performance in London's West End, sparking an outpouring of well-wishes from fans and colleagues.
Sydney's Belvoir St Theatre announces a bold 2026 season, featuring world premieres, radical classics, and a landmark production of 'The Tempest' directed by Eamon Flack. Discover the future of Australian theatre.
The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln and Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander deliver powerhouse performances in a critically acclaimed, psychologically intense staging of Ibsen's 'Rosmersholm' at the Duke of York's Theatre.