As the British Museum opens its Sainsbury Exhibitions gallery, what better way to inaugurate the new space than by filling it with the frame of a Viking longboat. Larry goes along to satisfy childhood dreams at the new Vikings: Life and Legend exhibition…
Simon Callow gives a remarkable performance detailing Shakespeare’s life and works in seven ages, in a thrilling one-man show at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
Harry Chapman reviews the Coen brothers’ latest misfit epic, Inside Llewyn Davis…
The Oscars 2014, where the great and the good of Hollywood will descend upon the Dolby Theatre to announce the winners of the 86th Academy Awards. Tom Bangay reviews the 2014 Oscars nominees; who should win, and who will win?
With cracking performances, some thoughtful touches and yet no frills, this brings out both the humour and drudgery of its subjects’ lives with thought, care and vitality.
Nick Hammond wallows in a rare evening of musical bliss with the extraordinary cellist, Julian Lloyd Webber and his equally talented wife…
“Those who enjoy the vicarious thrills of reality TV shows and ever-present social media might well watch it and shiver, knowingly.”
With new Music Director Mark Wigglesworth at the helm at the ENO, the opening of Christopher Alden’s production of Rigoletto was more electrifying than typical first nights…
Steve Thompson is a man of acquired taste and a taste for the curious. In…
Matt Hutchinson reviews the ENO’s revival of Britten’s bleak masterpiece…
“Atkins captivates the theatre from start to finish with a robust, intelligent and occasionally impish performance…”
What else is there to say about 12 Years a Slave? Steve McQueen’s career since…