United Kingdom
Theatre review: The Years, Harold Pinter Theatre
A brave and intelligent play brought to life by an astonishingly good ensemble.
Opera review: The Marriage of Figaro, London Coliseum
The English National Opera sets Mozart’s classic opera buffa in a stark white box.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ambassadors Theatre
F Scott Fitzgerald’s fantastic fable is indeed ‘an unordinary musical’.
Music review: Mitsuko Uchida & Mahler Chamber Orchestra: Mozart, Royal Festival Hall
Mozart shines under the gentle touch of Dame Mitsuko Uchida.
Don’t miss in February – your monthly guide to the brightest and best arts in London
It's a month of unmissable visual arts exhibitions in London, plus an enticement to head to the Midlands to sample…
Mogwai’s new album ‘The Bad Fire’ transforms trauma into art
Stuart Braithwaite, co-founder of post-rock titans Mogwai, reflects on the personal pain that helped shape the Scottish band’s 11th studio…
Did the US just kill BookTok?
The US's controversial TikTok ban has meant millions of BookTok users fleeing the platform in search of a new home…
Ballet review: Mary Skeaping’s Giselle, English National Ballet, London Coliseum
A delightfully traditional retelling of this beloved ballet tale.
Music review: Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Barbican Centre
A flamboyant and boisterous performance of Mahler’s Symphony No 3.
Don’t miss in January – your monthly guide to the brightest and best arts in London
A few arts and cultural experiences ideas to kick off the New Year.