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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.

Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff in Shadowlands. Photo: Johann Persson.
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Shadowlands review: a captivating exploration of love and loss

Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff absolutely shine in Shadowlands.

Parker Heyl's work Jacob's Wall at the Bristol Light Festival 2026. Courtesy: the artist.
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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…

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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.

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Wuthering Heights review: a provocative sadomasochistic joy

Brontë's tormented tale has been repackaged and reimagined for a new generation, and it's spectacular.

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We Bury the Dead review: gruesomely hilarious Tasmanian survival thriller

In We Bury the Dead, Hobart has been annihilated: cue a future cult classic film with a wow-a-minute story.

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Is This Thing On? review: all-star cast but no all-star result

Just like the troubled marriage it follows, Is This Thing On? struggles to find its way.

A scene from 2:22 – A Ghost Story at the Theatre Royal Bath. Three characters stand with their hands raised, one holding a teddy air, and face a fourth character in an open plan stage kitchen.
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2:22 – A Ghost Story review: high volume and low stakes strike a hollow note

Stripped of its celebrity anchors, Danny Robins’s paranormal thriller relies on ear-piercing volume rather than psychological tension to generate its…

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Clementine review: a riot in a Regency dress

There's a chaotic energy to the hilarious comedy Clementine.

Joe Layton as Robbie and Hannah Sinclair Robinson as Jess in Lost Atoms.
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Lost Atoms review: a filing cabinet of the soul

An inventive production by Frantic Assembly, Lost Atoms explores the experience of love and loss.

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