Music and Dance·Theatre Franz & Marie (review): Howard and Oakley’s poignant tragedy comes to life through folk music and performance by Jane Jung 12th October 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Ithaqua (FrightFest) review – a rush to action shatters much of the tension and horror of the opening act in Walker’s movie by Zachary Thompson 30th August 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ No Rest for the Wicked (Fantasia Film Festival) review – hauntingly beautiful, Kalle’s adaptation of Ulrichs’ Manor is unmissable by Neil Baker 23rd July 2026
Music and Dance Richard Neuberg shares the single ‘Saltwater’ and announces his debut solo album ‘The Vine’ by Neil Baker 6th March 2026
LGBTQ+·Music and Dance·Theatre First look rehearsal images released for the major new folk musical Ballad Lines at the Southwark Playhouse (Elephant) by Neil Baker 3rd January 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Music and Dance TV Choice: Your guide to The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on BBC One, iPlayer and BBC Radio 2 by Neil Baker 3rd May 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·Music and Dance A Complete Unknown (review): James Mangold’s engaging, elegant and alluring portrait of Bob Dylan is somewhat pedestrian by Calum Cooper 12th January 2025
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television They’re Outside (FrightFest 2020 review) – despite the tiny budget moments of tension are perfectly crafted by Neil Baker 29th August 2020
1 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
2 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
3 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
4 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
5 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
6 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
7 TV Choice: Enjoy a bubbling cauldron full of scary films, TV terrors, and spooky sounds on BBC iPlayer and Sounds this Halloween
8 User Manual for a Broken Machine (review): Words, movement and music combine to explore personal and social histories
9 Minotaur (BFI London Film Festival) review: Zvyagintsev’s film is a grim, gripping and haunting cinematic experience
10 Julie Hesmondhalgh will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Great British Theatres Awards this November
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