Entertainment Guide: Your Complete Week Ahead
From the highly anticipated dark romantic comedy The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson to the revival of the beloved early 2000s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, this week's entertainment lineup offers a diverse array of options for both going out and staying in. Whether you're a film buff, music lover, art enthusiast, or gaming aficionado, there's something to captivate every interest.
Going Out: Cinema Highlights
The Drama is now in theaters, presenting a zeitgeist-flavored proposition with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson leading a dark romantic comedy from A24. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli, known for Dream Scenario, the film explores a couple's relationship tested by a shocking revelation during their engagement. In documentary cinema, Kim Novak's Vertigo offers an intimate look at the iconic actor's career and her role in Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece, while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie brings family-friendly animation to the multiplex with voice talents like Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy. For thriller fans, Fuze by Scottish director David Mackenzie features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James in a chaotic story centered on an unexploded World War II bomb in London.
Going Out: Gigs and Music Events
Jessie J kicks off a tour in Birmingham, showcasing songs from her sixth album Don't Tease Me With a Good Time alongside early hits. Jamie Woon returns to the stage after a long hiatus, supporting his latest album 3, 10, Why, When with performances highlighting his vocal experimentation. The National Youth Orchestra brings energetic performances to Manchester and London, featuring works by Wagner and Joe Hisaishi under conductor Alpesh Chauhan. Additionally, The Wonder of Stevie tour celebrates Stevie Wonder's timeless music with vocalist Noel McCalla and saxophonist Derek Nash.
Going Out: Art Exhibitions
At the Serpentine Gallery in London, Cecily Brown's exhibition features new, expressionistic paintings inspired by Kensington Gardens. Henry Moore's shelter drawings, depicting Londoners during World War II, are on display at the Henry Moore Studio, offering a poignant look at human resilience. The V&A Dundee explores the history of the catwalk in fashion, highlighting designers like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. Meanwhile, Halima Cassell's geometric abstract art is showcased at Tate St Ives, reflecting the spirit of modern St Ives artists.
Going Out: Stage Productions
Romola Garai stars in a contemporary version of Ibsen's A Doll's House at the Almeida theatre, delving into themes of scandal and marriage. Jake Roche presents a comedy musical at Soho theatre, exploring his rise and fall in the music industry. Sadler's Wells hosts the Elixir festival, celebrating older dancers with performances by Pina Bausch's Tanztheater Wuppertal and Louise Lecavalier. In Leicester, Kiss of the Spider Woman receives a rare revival, featuring Anna-Jane Casey in this dark musical set in an Argentine prison.
Staying In: Streaming Series
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair debuts on Disney+, reuniting the original cast for a reboot that follows Malcolm's forced reunion with his dysfunctional family. Twenty Twenty Six on BBC Two continues the satire of bureaucracy with Hugh Bonneville's character taking on a new role in international football. The Miniature Wife on Sky Atlantic offers a comedic twist on the shrinking trope, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks. Additionally, The Testaments on Disney+ adapts Margaret Atwood's novel, with Ann Dowd reprising her role as Aunt Lydia in a story set after The Handmaid's Tale.
Staying In: Games and Interactive Media
The House of Hikmah is a narrative adventure set during the Islamic Golden Age, featuring puzzles and a grief-themed story with music by Austin Wintory. People of Note blends rhythm action and role-playing as players recruit band members in a surreal musical landscape, available on multiple platforms.
Staying In: New Album Releases
Dermot Kennedy returns with The Weight of the Woods, his first album in four years, featuring emotional tracks like Funeral. Thundercat's Distracted showcases genre-hopping collaborations with artists like Willow and Flying Lotus. Arlo Parks explores queer club culture and British sounds in Ambiguous Desire, while Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Surf Gang release the expansive double album Pompeii
