Reviews
Macbeth review: Bristol's Tobacco Factory explores the ordinary roots of evil
Tobacco Factory’s ensemble‑driven Macbeth turns the spotlight from its doomed hero to the web of people who enable both his…
The Plague review: a creepy coming of age movie
Charlie Polinger’s debut feature The Plague understands the brutal games of teenage boys all too well.
Anemone review: Ronan Day-Lewis’ debut directorial feature is a slog
Not even Daniel Day-Lewis’ leading turn can help Anemone rise above its ploddingly verbose dialogue.
Echo review: artist Klára Hosnedlová uses living fungi to explore time, growth and decay
In Echo, artist Klára Hosnedlová blends industrial structures, hand-worked fibres and living fungi into an installation that is constantly shifting.
Heart to Heart review: artist Yin Xiuzhen stitches memory into the fabric of a changing world
Clothing, concrete and memory collide in In Yin Xiuzhen's lastest solo exhibition, part of a three-decade reckoning with what rapid…
Threads of Life review: Chiharu Shiota’s captivating webs of memory at the Hayward
In Threads of Life, Chiharu Shiota delivers a spectacular and truly immersive experience.
Sirât review: a tempestuous work of brilliant cinematic art
Following a father and son on a desperate journey, Sirât is a visceral study of hope and despair.
Shadowlands review: a captivating exploration of love and loss
Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff absolutely shine in Shadowlands.
Bristol Light Festival review: turning the familiar into the unexpected
From the grandeur of Clifton Suspension Bridge to a commonplace car park, this year's Bristol Light Festival has some surprises…
The Artful Dodger review: turning Dickens into an Aussie caper proves a treat in Season 2
The second season of The Artful Dodger offers a fun and very clever spin on the universe of Oliver Twist.