Magic Review: Houdini and Conan Doyle's Spellbinding Standoff
David Haig shines as writer and star of this dramatisation about the fraught friendship of Houdini and Conan Doyle, debating reality versus illusion.
David Haig shines as writer and star of this dramatisation about the fraught friendship of Houdini and Conan Doyle, debating reality versus illusion.
A surprise episode of The Bear, Gary, is a prequel featuring Richie and Mikey on a road trip. While uneven, a standout scene recaptures the show's magic, hinting at a stronger final season.
Guardian's picture editors select striking images: robot monk prays in Seoul, puffin island record in Wales, Venice protest, and more from around the world.
Allan Clayton stars in Deborah Warner's gripping revival of Britten's Peter Grimes at the Royal Opera House, London, updated to a present-day coastal town.
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RecommendedPhotographer Pieter Henket captures Ixchel Paz wearing a lucha libre mask, reclaiming masculinity in macho Mexico. The image is part of his Birds of Mexico City series, celebrating young people's freedom and pride.
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James Bond games have often missed the mark, but Amazon's first foray into 007 mythology with 007 First Light looks promising, blending Hitman-style gameplay with explosive set-pieces.
Political tensions dominate Europe's cultural events as national pavilions face boycotts and protests, questioning the role of national identity in art.
Ted Turner, the media mogul who founded CNN and transformed television news, has died at 87. He was also a prolific philanthropist, donating $1bn to the UN.
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RecommendedTed Turner, the founder of CNN and media mogul, died at age 87. He launched the first 24-hour news channel in 1980, revolutionizing global news coverage.
A century ago, Shostakovich's teenage First Symphony premiered with joy and boldness. Tom Service explores how this work contrasts with the composer's later, Stalin-era pieces.
Discover the best-value fruit and veg for May in Australia: citrus, apples, persimmons, and brassicas are in season. Plus tips on what to buy and avoid.
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Explore the Barbican's new 1996 exhibition featuring Geri Halliwell's Union Jack boots, Liam Gallagher's tambourine, Brit Award trophy, iconic photography, and original concert flyers.
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RecommendedGet last-minute tickets for Ne-Yo and Akon's four-night residency at London's O2 Arena. Full setlist, showtimes, and support act details inside.
Rachel Zegler's unusual facial movements at the 2026 Met Gala, including jaw jutting and grinding, have led to widespread online speculation and debate among fans and critics.
Big Tech firms like Amazon and Meta are infiltrating the fashion world, sponsoring the Met Gala and creating AI tastemakers, raising questions about taste and cultural cache.
Ria Zmitrowicz leads a superb cast in Flora Wilson Brown's accessible stage adaptation of Virginia Woolf's experimental novel, The Waves, at Jermyn Street Theatre.
British influencer Allegra Phipps apologizes after her light-hearted TikTok video on Anzac Day sparked outrage for trivializing the solemn commemoration of war dead.
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RecommendedA woman visited The Savoy Hotel in London to test its £8 coffee. Despite the high price, she says the luxurious setting makes it worthwhile.
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome their third child, Nautas. Explore their love story from meeting in 2014 to marriage, parenthood, and Cameron's reflections on motherhood.
Sting says forcing kids to work is kindness, but inheriting fame may be as psychologically damaging as inheriting wealth. Experts explain the hidden burden of being a celebrity child.
Lisa Power brought a broken logbook from the first LGBTQ+ helpline to The Repair Shop. Restorer Chris Shaw salvaged this iconic piece of queer history, now preserved for future generations.
Metro readers suggest Miranda Hart, Ross Kemp, Joe Lycett, Michael Sheen, and comedy duo Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan as ideal Traitors for the upcoming season.
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RecommendedNetflix's 'Man on Fire' TV reboot, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, amasses 11 million views in four days. The brutal revenge thriller has soared up the charts with mixed reviews.
A new 'Snackout Booth' in London demonstrates how reducing noise enhances taste. Food scientist Charles Spence explains the science behind the limited-edition Pringles x Burger King flavors.
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Dave Harris's Tender at Soho Theatre is a bonkers drama about male strippers facing a crisis of masculinity, directed by Matthew Xia. A must-see with athletic performances.
Harry Styles performs a one-off orchestral show at Meltdown Festival on June 16. Enter the prize draw for a chance to win tickets. Here's how.
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RecommendedNeighbours returns to UK screens just months after its finale, with classic episodes from the beginning airing on UKTV and U&Drama starting July.