Birmingham HippodromeTaking elements of contemporary, hip-hop, classical Indian and streetdance, Rosie Kay’s version of Shakespeare has a clamour of activity and ideasThis autumn brings a veritable harvest of Romeo and Juliets. Ben Duke’s witty reimagi…
From Boudicca to modern Britain: the dream of island utopias, ruled by women
Once the British Isles were seen as a stronghold of female leadership. Patriarchal culture pushed these stories to the geographical margins – yet they live on, a force too potent to ignoreThroughout history, the idea of islands where women rule has bee…
Herself review – Irish abuse drama turns into home-build heartwarmer
Clare Dunne stars in and writes this self-empowering story of a battered Dublin cleaner who builds her own house, directed by The Iron Lady’s Phyllida LloydClare Dunne is the young Irish stage and screen performer who takes a commanding role in this he…
Kristen Stewart felt Princess Diana gave her ‘sign off’ for Spencer role
Actor who plays the Princess of Wales in critically lauded drama says there were moments during the shoot when it felt as if Diana was ‘trying to break through’Kristen Stewart has spoken about getting a “sign-off” from Diana, Princess of Wales for her …
Time Trumpet: the savage cult comedy that ‘predicted’ the future
From a guilt-ridden Tony Blair to plastic surgery for kids, Armando Iannucci’s series deftly spoofed our love of nostalgic TV. 15 years on it’s still brilliant – and a true hidden gem“The airwaves were infected with them,” says Armando Iannucci of earl…
‘I want to show intimacy between men’: how Murray Bartlett became a breakout star at 50
After years in US soaps, he landed the part of Armond in The White Lotus – a ‘dreamy’ role that involved defecating in a suitcase. He discusses making it in middle age, coming out to his parents and losing his front teethIt was in the middle of the pan…
London’s Royal Docks ‘just keeps changing’ – as a new outdoor show reveals
Arrival, co-created with the local community, will take audiences on a journey around the historic industrial area set to welcome City Hall When the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, completes the relocation of City Hall HQ from Southwark to the Crystal bui…
Frozen review – stunning musical extravaganza creates its own magic
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, LondonBeyond the visual thrills and powerful ballads, this adaptation brings an unexpected depth to the relationship between two tortured sisters This musical extravaganza about estranged sisters, an icy kingdom and unharnesse…
Grenfell: The Untold Story review – first-hand accounts of dire devastation
People who lived – and even some of those who died – in Grenfell Tower have their voices heard in this singular documentary featuring footage shot before the fireGrenfell: The Untold Story (Channel 4) is a beautiful film about the most awful of subject…
Halloween Kills review – indestructible killer returns in efficient follow-up
Forty years on from John Carpenter’s classic slasher film, David Gordon Green’s latest reanimation of the title is functional but enjoyableIt’s Halloween 2018 in Haddonfield, Illinois, and the time-honoured festivities are in full swing. At the start o…