From Saipan to Take That: Your Complete Entertainment Guide to the Week Ahead
This week offers a rich tapestry of entertainment options, from cinematic retellings of infamous sports spats to nostalgic deep dives into pop music history. Whether you're planning a night out or a cozy evening in, our guide covers the must-see releases across cinema, gigs, art, stage, streaming, games, albums, and brain food.
Going Out: Cinema
Saipan is out now, featuring Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy in a sports drama loosely based on the real-life falling-out between McCarthy and Roy Keane during Ireland's 2002 World Cup preparations. No Other Choice, also out now, is a dark comedy from Korean auteur Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun as a man resorting to extreme measures after redundancy. H Is for Hawk, based on Helen Macdonald's novel, stars Claire Foy in a drama about grief and hawk training, while The History of Sound is a romantic drama set in the early 20th century, featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor.
Going Out: Gigs
Jason Derulo kicks off a UK arena tour from 29 January, promising OTT dancing and hits like Talk Dirty. Hannah Diamond performs at Phonox in London on 30 January with her new live experience, HD Heaven. The Britten Sinfonia collaborates with Delia Stevens, Will Pound, and Robert Macfarlane for a folk-themed reimagining of Holst's The Planets across multiple venues. Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis's Trumpet Concerto with Aaron Azunda Akugbo on 24 January.
Going Out: Art
Andy Warhol's exhibition at Lakeside Arts in Nottingham runs from 24 January to 19 April, exploring his relevance in today's celebrity-driven culture. Julia Phillips showcases sculptures at Barbican Centre in London from 30 January, blending flesh and metal to reflect modern unease. Georg Baselitz marks his 88th birthday with defiant works at Cristea Roberts Gallery in London until 28 February. Caroline Walker's paintings at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, until 26 April, delve into motherhood experiences.
Going Out: Stage
Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to the UK after two decades, performing at the Linbury Theatre in London from 27 to 31 January. Rosalie Minnitt's Clementine tours from 24 January, offering a Regency-era spoof on modern dating. Tom Stoppard's Arcadia is staged at the Old Vic in London from 24 January, directed by Carrie Cracknell. Michael Sheen leads an all-Welsh cast in Our Town at Swansea Grand theatre, touring until 28 March.
Staying In: Streaming
Wonder Man debuts on Disney+ on 28 January, a meta-drama about superhero fatigue starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley. Under Salt Marsh airs on Sky Atlantic & Now on 30 January, a Wales-set thriller with Rafe Spall and Kelly Reilly. Netflix releases a documentary on Take That on 27 January, chronicling their heyday and comeback. Channel 4's Mission to Space With Francis Bourgeois on 25 January follows the TikTok trainspotter's astronaut training.
Staying In: Games
Dispatch launches on Switch consoles on 28 January, a story-driven game about a superhero dispatcher in a mirror-world Los Angeles. TR-49 is out now on PC, a mystery game involving a second world war-era computer with hidden secrets.
Staying In: Albums
IDK releases the mixtape Even the Devil Smiles out now, featuring tracks with Pusha T and DMX. Ari Lennox's third album Vacancy is out now, continuing her neo-soul and R&B style. Louis Tomlinson's How Did I Get Here? is out now, showcasing a lighter pop-rock sound. Agnes's Beautiful Madness is out now, with dance-pop and electro tracks.
Staying In: Brain Food
The podcast Eye of the Duck presents a Lord of the Rings special, exploring Peter Jackson's films. The University of Chicago offers a free online Assyrian dictionary, detailing one of the world's oldest languages. BBC World Service airs Hungary: The Alternative to Orban on 29 January, examining the upcoming elections and opposition to Viktor Orban.
