Arts and Culture News·Film and Television Apple TV unveils a must-see 2026 lineup of star-studded original series, films and live sports by Neil Baker 4th February 2026
Film and Television Apple TV+ debuts the trailer for season two of the global hit comedy Shrinking by Neil Baker 28th September 2024
Film and Television·In Focus·LGBTQ+ Swan Song: Todd Stephens on the legacy of Mr Pat, community resilience and a changing gay scene by Neil Baker 1st June 2022
Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Swan Song (review) – Stephens’ flamboyant and touching movie is an instant classic by Neil Baker 1st June 2022
1 The Male Gaze: Good Vibrations (review) – seven stunning coming-of-age short films exploring good vibrations, expectations, and excitations
2 Nero (review): Andrew Barth Feldman’s captivating performance drives the London production of Sater and Sheik’s musical
3 Christmas Theatre Guide 2026: Our live guide to theatre, events and colourful family shows this festive season
4 La Bola Negra (review): Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s film is an ode to LGBTQ+ resilience, both historical and contemporary
5 The Great British Theatres Awards, organised by Theatres Trust, announce the winners of the inaugural awards at a star-studded ceremony
6 Wild Horse Nine (review): Anchoring this funny, poignant mix of gallows humour and rumination is John Malkovich’s best performance in years
7 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
8 Wicker (review): Fischer and Wilson’s film dilutes its strengths with passive protagonists, and storytelling as flaunting as it is meandering
9 Rooftop Revolution (review): Hyejin Shin’s play, directed by Gain Amy Park, offers us a gentle reminder that you are not alone
10 Berlinale announces the world premiere of Brett Morgen’s immersive David Bowie “Stage” at the Uber Arena next February
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