Editors' Choice·Theatre A DoL House (review) – Watson and Norris ask where protection ends and control begins in this powerful social drama by Jane Jung 5th July 2026
Arts·Editors' Choice·Film and Television Shoot the People (review) – a reflective documentary that places Misan Harriman in front of the camera by Daisy Grace Greetham 1st July 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Time Machine Maidan (Sheffield DocFest) review – a harrowing documentary that bridges Ukraine’s bloody struggles in haunting detail by Daisy Grace Greetham 18th June 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television Life Support (Sheffield DocFest) review – Daniele Rugo’s documentary should be shown on every big screen across our land and beyond by Neil Baker 14th June 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·Short Films Rose’s House (Sheffield DocFest) review – a historical and contemporary celebration of community, resilience, transformation and change by Neil Baker 13th June 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ TV Choice: Tip Toe – Russell T Davies discusses culture wars, intolerance and the need for us to face a growing darkness in our society by Neil Baker 1st June 2026
Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Out Laws (BFI Flare) review – a thoughtful, urgent, and personal journey into colonial legacy, human rights, and history by Neil Baker 29th March 2026
Editors' Choice·Music and Dance HELP(2) album review – War Child Records’ sequel album is a beautiful and urgent call for change by Daisy Grace Greetham 15th March 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television The Voice of Hind Rajab (BFI London Film Festival) review – blistering, soul-destroying and righteous in its sorrowful outrage by Calum Cooper 19th October 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television The Seed of the Sacred Fig (review): This riveting political drama is as radical as it is suspenseful by Calum Cooper 12th February 2025
1 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
2 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
3 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
4 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
5 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
6 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
7 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
8 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
9 Wildwood (review): Laika returns with a riveting and utterly spellbinding feast for the eyes and mind
10 TV Choice: Enjoy a bubbling cauldron full of scary films, TV terrors, and spooky sounds on BBC iPlayer and Sounds this Halloween
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