Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Music and Dance TV Choice: Live Aid at 40 on BBC Two and iPlayer – relive the concert that changed the world and explore its lasting legacy by Neil Baker 4th July 2025
Film and Television Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure (review) – love him or loathe him, this is addictive, bonkers, and brilliant TV by Neil Baker 3rd July 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (Sheffield DocFest) review – give yourself over to the absolute pleasure of Rocky Horror by Neil Baker 1st July 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance Rock Out (Sheffield DocFest) review – a mighty mixtape of queer musical history that is both mindful and momentous by Neil Baker 25th June 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Documentary institutions announce international advocacy alliance at Sheffield Doc Fest by Neil Baker 23rd June 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television BBC announces new documentary commissions at Sheffield DocFest 2025 by Neil Baker 23rd June 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The Stand (Sheffield DocFest) review – the story of the Haida people’s peaceful and powerful fight to protect their sacred land by Neil Baker 21st June 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The Gas Station Attendant (Sheffield DocFest) review – an emotional and heartfelt meditation on identity, family and belonging by Neil Baker 20th June 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Music and Dance Celebrate the World Premiere of Comparsa at Sheffield DocFest, with street performance from Lupe Pérez and Lesli Canales Pérez by Neil Baker 18th June 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·Music and Dance Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral – first look at James Slater’s music documentary premiering at Sheffield Doc Fest by Neil Baker 18th June 2025
1 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
2 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
3 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
4 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
5 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
6 TV Choice: From tropical seas to open oceans and the deep, Blue Planet III on BBC One ventures deeper beneath the waves than ever before
7 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
8 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
9 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
10 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
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