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Kristin Scott Thomas brings glacial elegance to The Cherry Orchard
This latest take on Chekhov’s classic tragicomedy The Cherry Orchard boasts several strong performances.
Murakami adaptation is a rare theatrical experience
End of the World and Hard-boiled Wonderland combined surreal creatures, balletic choreography and dreamlike worlds in an exhilarating adaptation of…
Arts prize winners & opportunities: October 2026
Prizes for architecture, writing, painting and drawing are celebrated this month.
Acosta Danza brings energy and precision to Cuban Baroque
A restless new work and a more formally assured Bach-inspired piece reveal the strengths of Carlos Acosta’s impressive dance company.
Affluenza puts privilege on trial
Noah Schnapp stars in Affluenza, Andy Sandberg’s ambitious new drama about the impact of money and privilege.
Richard E Grant and Christine Baranski sparkle in Noël Coward’s Hay Fever
This delightful comedy of appalling manners really is a must see show.
The Anastasia File turns over the mystery that refuses to die
Jenny Seagrove and Simon Shepherd give strong performances in this Romanov drama written by the late Royce Ryton.
London Art Guide October 2026: best art, theatre and music
This month’s London art guide brings you art fairs and festivals, films and literature, and even a little live sculpting.
Sting’s The Last Ship looks spectacular but struggles to launch a coherent story
The Last Ship is a personal story for Sting, exploring the impact of the closure of the historic Wallsend shipyard.
Romance, rejection and the business of becoming a writer at the Bournemouth Romance Writing Festival
The Romance Writing Festival offers practical advice, professional connections and a network of people who understand both the desire and…