Breakin’ Convention 2026: Friction – Sadler’s Wells, London
Creators: Compagnia Bellanda, Emma Houston, Joseph Toonga, Kaner Scott and Rock Force Crew Usually, Breakin’ Convention’s annual takeover…
The Great Observer – Loss of Transcendence Review
There are few concepts in the Western tradition as misunderstood as that of “the death of God.” It…
Olivia Dean @ The Hydro
Blanketed in pink confetti, infectious energy, and three outfit changes later, Olivia Dean definitely left her mark on…
Armed for Apocalypse – The Earth is Breathing Beneath Me Review
Sludge purveyors Armed for Apocalypse have little interest in fitting neatly into a scene or pandering to an…
The Cage, BBC one review: Sheridan Smith is superb in this gripping follow-up to The Responder
Schumacher takes his time. The first episode establishes Leanne and Matty, the dodgy casino boss (Barry Sloane) and…
Chariots Overdrive – The End of Antiquity Review
Manilla Road, Motörhead, and Megaton Sword walk into a bar—Lemmy’s pick, if that helps you picture the place.…
Heartsink – Riverside Studios, London
Writer: Farine Clarke Director: Sean Turner The show blurb for Farine Clarke’s Heartsink tells us the writer practised…
Little Town Blue – Camden People’s Theatre, London
Creator: Red Biscuit Theatre Funny, clever and subversive, Little Town Blue charts the course of three stereotypical US…
JEEZUS! – New Diorama Theatre, London
Book: Sergio Antonio Maggiolo Music and Lyrics: Sergio Antonio Maggiolo and Guido Garcia Lueches Director: Laura Killeen Most…
‘Amrum’ review: Director Fatih Akin delivers complex coming-of-age tale
The best coming-of-age stories derive their power from being endings as much as beginnings. There’s often a clarifying,…