King Lear review: McDiarmid is a titanic wonder
Ian McDiarmid, 82, delivers a titanic Lear at Sheffield's Crucible, blending political menace with heartbreaking vulnerability in a uniformly impressive production.
Category : Theatre Shows
Argerich's Beethoven Outshines Uneven Munich Prom
At 85, Martha Argerich's lucid Beethoven Concerto No 2 stilled a capacity Proms crowd, though the Munich Philharmonic's orchestral playing lacked direction.
Primetime review: Pattinson's biggest risks yet as Chris Hansen
Robert Pattinson delivers his most daring performance yet as Chris Hansen in Primetime, premiering at Venice. The film, out October 30 in UK, blends dark humour with unsettling realism.
Werner Herzog on Neurodivergence, Bucking Fastard, and Foxes
Werner Herzog criticizes 'neurodivergence' as political correctness at Venice, discussing his film Bucking Fastard with Kate and Rooney Mara, and his Instagram popularity.
Strong is the New Pretty review: Suzie Miller's AFLW play
Suzie Miller's new play Strong is the New Pretty premieres at Brisbane festival, telling the AFLW's story amid fresh sexism allegations. The 80-minute production mixes shock and comedy.
Tender Loving Care review: Mike Leigh's poignant study of mortality
Mike Leigh's new film 'Tender Loving Care' is a poignant, intergenerational drama about friendship, ageing parents and the sadness of lives moving inexorably on. Screening at Telluride.
The Story review: Wright shines in race and media drama
Letitia Wright stars in Tracey Scott Wilson's The Story at the National Theatre, a kinetic drama exposing media spin, racial politics, and Black female ambition, until 24 October.
The Story review: gripping but overwrought thriller at National Theatre
Letitia Wright leads The Story, a gripping but overwrought journalistic thriller at the National Theatre, inspired by Janet Cooke's fabricated 1980 Pulitzer-winning story.
Bailey and Grande quit Barbican Sondheim musical
Both Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have withdrawn from the Barbican's 'Sunday in the Park with George'. The Sondheim show will proceed with new casting.
Electra/Persona review: Blanchett and Hoss dazzle at National Theatre
Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss deliver virtuosic performances in Electra/Persona at the National Theatre, a double bill blending Sophocles and Bergman, running until Oct 10.
Electra/Persona review: Blanchett and Hoss face off in lopsided double bill
Benedict Andrews' intense, interval-free mashup of Sophocles and Bergman at the National Theatre is a show of two halves, with Blanchett and Hoss sharing roles by coin toss.
The Story: Tracey Scott Wilson on fake news and fraudulent journalism
Tracey Scott Wilson's play The Story, inspired by a journalist's fraud, debuts in London, addressing fake news and media objectivity two decades on.
Fat Badger sole London restaurant in Michelin Guide August
The Fat Badger in Notting Hill was the only London restaurant added to the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland in August 2026, joining 21 other new entries across the UK and Ireland.
Man dies after wind topples sign at Big Church Festival
A 41-year-old man died and six were injured when a gust of wind toppled a heavy sign at the Big Church Festival near Steyning, West Sussex, on Friday.
Good Good Golf co-founder apologizes for violent ad
Garrett Clark apologizes after ad showing him shoving a woman drew backlash; retailers pull products, PGA Tour monitors sponsorship.
Nanny McPhee musical to open in West End in 2027
Emma Thompson's Nanny McPhee musical will hit London's West End in summer 2027, directed by Katy Rudd, with no venue confirmed yet.
A Slow Fire review: Imaginative but messy climate drama
Simon Stephens' post-apocalyptic four-hander at Jermyn Street Theatre impresses with vivid world-building but falters on tangents. Runs 26 Aug-26 Sept 2026, £40.
Dolly Parton death shocks 9 to 5 musical audience
A gasp rang out at Worthing Theatre as a cast member announced Dolly Parton's death before a performance of 9 to 5 The Musical, which she wrote.
National Theatre's 'Pride' transfers to Bridge Theatre
Pride, the National Theatre's acclaimed musical, transfers to the Bridge Theatre from November 12, with tickets on sale September 2.
The Librarians Review: Familiar Workplace Comedy Laughs
The Librarians at Pleasance Courtyard blends classic sitcom tropes with sharp performances, offering a frequently funny hour of workplace chaos and library-themed comedy.
Sydney Swans scandal: What if no charges are laid?
As police investigate an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players, the public outrage raises a key question: what are we actually angry about if no crime occurred?
Rose Playhouse opens for rare public tours after six years
The Rose Playhouse, where Shakespeare once acted, opens for guided tours from September 17 to October 29, 2026, after six years. Tickets cost £12.
Edinburgh Festival 2026: A Wild Ride Through Highlights
From a succubus to Sir Elton Scone, photographer Murdo MacLeod captures the wildest moments of the Edinburgh festival 2026, including reviews and standout performances.
As You Like It review: French courtly comedy at Globe
Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine's As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe blends Versailles-style pomp with rustic charm, earning praise for its comic merriment and fresh take on the pastoral classic.
EastEnders boss teases changed Sean Slater as Kazinsky returns
EastEnders boss Ben Wadey reveals Sean Slater's permanent return brings 'exciting plans,' with a matured but chaotic character and unresolved ties to Amy and Max.
Shabana Azeez's Most Disgusting Pitt Moment Revealed
Shabana Azeez reveals the most disgusting thing she did on The Pitt in a chaotic 10-question video, sharing behind-the-scenes antics and unexpected confessions.
James Corden's Hollyoaks Role as Janitor Wayne Clark Revealed
James Corden appeared in Hollyoaks as janitor Wayne Clark 18 times in 1998-99, a role he later called 'hell on earth'.
As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe: 4-Star Review
Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine's As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe earns 4/5 stars for its vivid characters, absurd 17th-century style, and late-summer energy. Runs 23 Aug-25 Oct 2026.
South Bank traders in tears as Gabriel's Wharf closure looms
Traders at Gabriel's Wharf on London's South Bank must leave by September 27, with 130 jobs at risk, as owner Coin Street plans demolition and regeneration.
BBC's new Poirot Edward Bluemel reveals very different moustache
BBC unveils first look at Edward Bluemel as a young Hercule Poirot, aged 33, with a straight moustache, in a 2027 prequel series.
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