The UK debut of an iconic musical about funeral homes, lesbianism and destructive family secrets is the must-see show of … More
Category: Arts
BFI Flare: Freak Show — A teen comedy we desperately need in 2018 ★★★★
A film about a flamboyant teenager forced to transfer to an ultra-conservative high school might seem cliche but is a … More
BFI Flare: Alaska is a Drag — A bold exploration of masculinity ★★★
Alaska is a Drag is a bold and surprising film, telling the story of a fish-gutting boxer who dreams of … More
BFI Flare: Love, Scott — a compassionate call to arms against hate crime ★★★★
A moving documentary about a man’s life in the aftermath of a homophobic attack might just be the surprise hit … More
BFI Flare: They — a film haunted by what it should have been ★
A story billed as being about a non-binary teen forced to make an important choice about their transition spends the … More
Ink at the Almeida (★★★★)
In a political climate frequently dogged by accusations that the news media is inherently untrustworthy, the performance of James Graham’s … More
Great Britain at the National (***)
The National Theatre’s reputation as the pinnacle of London theatre comes from its incredibly selective repertoire; performing only the very … More
Pitcairn at the Warwick Arts Centre (**)
Richard Bean is a notoriously humorous playwright. His previous works of One Man, Two Governors and the recent play Great Britain … More
‘The Vote’ is a winner (*****)
Set in real time on the night of the general election, The Vote is a unique piece of theatre, particularly … More
The Sunflowers: An elaborate game of spot-the-difference
The National Gallery is usually teeming with visitors, and whilst there is often a surge around particular exhibits, one could … More
