The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre is a spicy play July 23, 2024 Memphis-born Katori Hall is a cultural juggernaut. Audiences may be familiar with her previous work, such as the magnificent, Olivier-winning play The Mountaintop, which imagines the final night of Martin Luther King, her collaboration on the book for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, or her foray into television with the enjoyably sleazy premium soap opera [...]
The British Pullman is hosting cabaret nights on its 1920s train July 23, 2024 Why do we all go giddy for the British Pullman? On paper, it’s just an old train, serving posh nosh, rolling on the same steel that ashen bankers do their daily schlep. And yet when Belmond’s Pullman is uttered something funny happens: pupils flare, envy foams. Atavistic instincts signal to the listener that being aboard [...]
What to do in London this weekend in the sun July 18, 2024 Here's our expert guide to the best things to do in London this weekend in the sun, from dinosaurs to a seascape at Big Penny Social
Thelma movie review: June Squibb shines in action-comedy July 18, 2024 Well-acted and written, Thelma makes a statement about old age without ever taking the smile from your face.
Blur: To The End review – a touching, raw Britpop documentary July 18, 2024 Blur: To The End finds the once angry young men as part of the establishment they once derided, and a little wounded from the journey.
Twisters movie review: a fun sequel sees a cult classic finally return July 18, 2024 Likely to elevate the star power of both Powell and Edgar-Jones, Twisters is that rare example of a sequel that finds a reason for being.
Fly Me To The Moon review: Apollo 11 conspiracy theory guff July 17, 2024 Fly Me To The Moon throws history out the window just to play it safe with a trope filled romance that fails to launch
Despicable Me 4 review: Minions magic strikes again July 17, 2024 Six movies in, you’d think the Despicable Me franchise would have run out of steam, but Gru and The Minions are making the most of their moment. Minions: The Rise of Gru received an unexpected box office boost thanks to the Gentleminions trend on TikTok, which saw teens dress in suits and film themselves celebrating [...]
Dorian: The Musical review – New take on Oscar Wilde is all surface July 11, 2024 In this musical retelling of Oscar Wilde's most famous tale, Dorian becomes a rock star – but what lies beyond the glamour?
Rakugo: Japanese art meets contemporary standup in hit show July 9, 2024 If you're looking for alternatives to stand-up comedy, you'll find Rakugo gentle, refreshing, eye-opening and novel.