Arts·Arts and Culture News·Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Music and Dance·Theatre Explore the full line-up of the 20th Bloomsbury Festival, with highlights from outgoing Festival Director Rosemary Richards by Neil Baker 17th September 2026
Arts·Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·In Focus·Music and Dance·Theatre The beauty of promise over perfection: discovering emerging artists and creative talent at Riverside Studios Bitesize Festival 50 by Jane Jung 5th August 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
Arts·Editors' Choice RA Summer Exhibition 2026 (review) – Ryan Gander brings wit, whimsy and connection to the Royal Academy of Arts this season by Daisy Grace Greetham 26th June 2026
Arts·Arts and Culture News Rene Matić wins The Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 by Neil Baker 15th May 2026
Arts·Arts and Culture News·Editors' Choice·LGBTQ+ Nigel Grimmer’s ‘Disruption’ to exhibit at the BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Gallery Café on February 18 by Neil Baker 12th January 2026
Arts and Culture News·Theatre Sheila Burnett reissues Offstage: The Pip Simmons Theatre Group to coincide with the second Anniversary of Pip Simmons’ death by Neil Baker 5th January 2026
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+·NQV Short Films·Short Films Éden & Charlie (short film) review – a hauntingly beautiful portrait of harmony, healing and newfound love by Neil Baker 4th November 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes – Why has George’s significant place in queer art history been overlooked for so long? by Neil Baker 8th July 2025
Editors' Choice·Film and Arts Festivals·Film and Television·LGBTQ+ Baldiga – Unlocked Heart (Berlinale) review – the artistic drive, life and love of a man who defied conventions by Neil Baker 25th February 2024
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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