Nye at the National Theatre: Sheen shines but this play flatlines March 11, 2024 Nye at the National Theatre ★★★☆☆ Michael Sheen was born to play Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan, the firebrand Welsh politician who in 1948 willed into existence the NHS as we know it. Sheen has been a “not-for-profit” actor since 2021, donating the money from his movies to causes including a fund to help send Welsh kids [...]
Oscar highlights: Six take aways from last night’s ceremony March 11, 2024 The Barbie Vs Oppenheimer saga is at an end. Did last night change what we’ll be watching in the future? Here are all our Oscar highlights
Improv theatre is sweeping London – but is it actually any good? March 8, 2024 In improv a form of comedy unlike any other, truly collaborative, ephemeral, non-repeatable, is born and dies on the day you attend.
Origin sees Ava DuVernay on fine form exploring racism March 6, 2024 Origin shows that for those who want cinema to challenge them, there are few directors who will do the job better than Ava DuVernay
The voice of Celebrity Big Brother: ‘We can all be fake – I’m doing it now!’ March 5, 2024 Marcus Bentley has been the voice of Big Brother ever since the UK show began in 2000. Here he talks about the enduring appeal of the show, and having the most recognisable voice in the country
The Magic Flute at the ENO: a breathtaking theatrical delight March 5, 2024 The Magic Flute at the ENO never quite allows you to recover a stable heart rate. It remains a breathtaking theatrical delight.
Dimitris Papaioannou’s Ink is a stunning contemporary dance March 4, 2024 Dimitris Papaioannou's Ink is powerful dance that is capable of generating strong feelings, ranging from awe to tears of recognition
Spaceman review: Adam Sandler stars in surreal sci-fi drama February 29, 2024 Spaceman shows that while he may have made his fortune with laughs, Sandler is far better at making us feel something deeper. More of this, please.
Lisa Frankenstein review: Zelda Williams debut is frightfully good February 29, 2024 Nostalgic and colourful, Lisa Frankenstein has every chance of becoming the type of cult horror hit it is inspired by.
Dune 2 is a blockbuster like no other, with Zendaya on top form February 29, 2024 Dune 2 feels like the right film for this moment. It’s hard to imagine anything else this year having the same impact.