Windrush compensation funds playwright prize
The UK government will use unclaimed compensation from late Windrush victims to fund a new award for British Caribbean playwrights, announced on June 22, 2026.
The UK government will use unclaimed compensation from late Windrush victims to fund a new award for British Caribbean playwrights, announced on June 22, 2026.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of official World Cup portrait photographs capturing athletes' personalities and emotions.
From Divine in Pink Flamingos to the Babadook, Guardian writers celebrate Pride Month by sharing their most beloved queer film characters, highlighting diversity and impact.
The Aldeburgh Festival featured powerful performances by BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Sansara Choir, and Sacconi Quartet, highlighting new works by Judith Weir and Freya Waley-Cohen.
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RecommendedPitfall is a laborious survival horror where irritating victims meet a maniacal woodsman, with gory results and heavy melodrama.
Hayley Williams delivered a raw, emotionally charged solo set at London's Roundhouse, blending Paramore hits with deep cuts from her solo albums.
Bad Bunny performed to 100,000 fans in the UK, marking a surge in Latino music's popularity. The event signals a cultural shift, with Latin genres gaining mainstream traction.
Former EastEnders actress Gurlaine Kaur Garcha, 32, who played Ash Panesar, has married her long-term partner Max in a chic ceremony on June 17, 2026.
A 50ft animatronic dragon named Syrax from House of the Dragon is now perched atop the Tower of London, drawing crowds and celebrating the show's second season.
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RecommendedThe Arcola Theatre's alternative opera festival Grimeborn returns for its 19th year in 2026 with classics like Mozart and new climate operas.
This three-part drama from ABC Australia pays tribute to Evonne Goolagong, the first Aboriginal player to win Wimbledon, but its flashback-heavy storytelling and saccharine tone may leave viewers wanting more substance.
Disco icon Gloria Gaynor shares her honest playlist, from Beyoncé's Crazy in Love to Marvin Gaye, and reveals she nailed I Will Survive at karaoke.
Gorillaz's first stadium show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a staggering hi-tech mini-festival with guest stars including Johnny Marr, Little Simz, Shaun Ryder, and Sparks.
Only two people attended David Hockney's funeral, as per his wishes. Memorial services are planned in London, Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
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RecommendedA new Tom Gauld cartoon reimagines Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey' with a humorous twist, blending ancient myth with modern filmmaking.
Readers note Bruce Springsteen references in John Crace's sketch, share anecdotes about bus conductors, tram drivers, runner beans, and crossword clues.
Gordon Ramsay has named Caractere Restaurant in Notting Hill as one of the UK's 'best kept secrets', praising the husband-and-wife team and their first Michelin star.
Sir Rod Stewart, 81, was forced to use an oxygen tank onstage after nearly fainting during a concert in Utah on Friday night, telling the crowd 'the show must go on.'
Take That will play three London shows at London Stadium from June 25-27, 2026, as their Circus Tour concludes. Tickets available via resale and VIP platforms.
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RecommendedSteve Coogan stars in Funboys series 2, a brilliantly daft BBC sitcom about three idiot friends in Northern Ireland, blending melodrama and comedy.
Artist Cold War Steve creates a collage depicting World Cup superheroes arriving in a surreal, political landscape, blending football and satire.
Pixar's Toy Story 5 battles a rogue tablet, and Disney's The Bear returns for its final season. Plus Robyn, Frida Kahlo exhibition, and more.
Steve Coogan appears in Funboys, Olivia Rodrigo releases a witty new album, and Effi o Blaenau impresses. The Guardian's best-rated reviews of the week.
Guardian readers share personal stories behind their favourite Steven Spielberg films, from ET to The Fabelmans, highlighting emotional connections and lasting impact.
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RecommendedLily Allen performs 'West End Girl' at London's O2 Arena for three nights. Get the setlist, stage times, support act info, and last-minute ticket details.
Jonny Khan's debut play, set in 1994 London, follows an uncle and niece manning a rescue service during racist attacks. Well-acted but lacks tension.
Harry Styles curates free DJ sets at Southbank Centre for Meltdown Festival's grand finale, featuring Foundation.FM and Hourglass Disco this weekend.
The B-52s and Devo co-headline at London's O2 Arena on June 20. Get last-minute tickets, see the full set list, and meet the support acts: The Rezillos and Lene Lovich.
Netflix's Voicemails for Isabelle, starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, tries to blend romance and creepiness but falls flat with an overlong, charmless story.
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RecommendedAlban Gerhardt offers forthright, thoughtful interpretations of Elgar and Dvořák cello concertos, eschewing romantic excess for nobility and poetry.