Performing Arts
Assassin’s Creed is being adapted into a circus stage show
Assassin's Creed: Heredis will tell an original story brought to life with parkour, dancers, and acrobatic feats.
Rocky Horror turns 50 – and still refuses to behave itself
The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is a loud, fan‑driven celebration of Rocky Horror’s cult legacy, complete with original cast appearances.
The Woman in Black review: two performances to fear
John Mackay and Daniel Burke anchor this unsettling ghost story at the Bristol Old Vic with performances of rare discipline,…
The Beekeeper of Aleppo review: strongest in its softest moments
A story of loss and displacement, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is an uneven production that occasionally loses its way.
Meet Fred review: a decade on, this satire is still sharp
In Meet Fred, precise puppetry and wry storytelling bring a 'blank canvas' character to life.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream review: this fresh staging knows its power
Director Holly Race Roughan's A Midsummer Night’s Dream is sharper, stranger and more human than most.
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…
5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive
A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.
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…
Clementine review: a riot in a Regency dress
There's a chaotic energy to the hilarious comedy Clementine.