Category : Culture

No 10 condemns London theatre for hosting Black Out nights

Rishi Sunak’s spokesperson says it would be ‘concerning and divisive’ to restrict audiences based on race at Noël CowardDowning Street has condemned a London theatre’s decision to stage two performances of a play about slavery for “all-black-identify...

The Commodore 64 Collection 3 review – retro console serves up old favourites in fine style

Blaze Entertainment; Evercade consolesParadroid, Boulder Dash and Break Dance are among the classic C64 games repackaged for the 21st century in this weird but lovely compilationIt is an odd feeling having an unremitting barrage of childhood memories...

MTV EMA awards to be held in Manchester for first time

Star-studded ceremony to take place in November at new Co-op Live arena, set to become the UK’s largest when it opens in AprilThe MTV EMAs, one of the glitziest nights in the global pop music calendar, is to be held in Manchester for the first time.T...

An icon turns 65: Barbie’s changing style showcased in London exhibition

As doll’s fame hits a new high, Design Museum will explore the impact her changing appearance has hadYou don’t have to be a devotee of popular culture to have noticed the omnipresence of brand Barbie over the past year.The release of Greta Gerwig’s c...

Wagner: Parsifal album review – Elīna Garanča is extraordinary in a very fine account of Wagner’s fascinating score

Sony Classical, four CDsThis new recording is taken from stage performances of Kirill Serebrennikov’s divisive 2021 production for Vienna State Opera. Jonas Kaufmann leads a superb cast with Philippe Jordan conducting a recording that is amongst the...

Marina Abramović on Australia, backlash and ‘the encounter that changed my life’

The acclaimed artist handpicked eight names for a showcase in Adelaide. One recently made headlines – and another was surprised to be chosenGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailNo one has done more to popularise performance art than Marina Abra...

Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s greatest songs – ranked!

As No Doubt reform for Coachella, we pick out the best of their lead singer’s variously romantic and splenetic oeuvre – from Don’t Speak to Hollaback GirlTheir debut single offered what you might call No Doubt version 1.0, Madness-loving exemplars of...

Sally Rooney’s new novel Intermezzo to be published in September

The bestselling author’s fourth novel, which will focus on two brothers, is set to be a ‘standout highlight’ of this year’s fiction titlesThe wait is nearly over for Sally Rooney’s legions of fans – the Irish writer has announced her next novel, due...

Judith Godrèche calls out French film industry’s sexual violence before parliament

Actor’s landmark address comes amid claims arts sector has shrugged off sexual abuse for decadesThe actor Judith Godrèche has denounced France’s “incestuous” film industry and called for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into sexual violen...

Bhangra Nation review – Punjabi dance powers a joyful high school musical

Birmingham RepSoaring ballads and spirited movement abound in a charming show about teenage self-discoveryA team of bhangra dancers bound onto the stage in traditional sequined dress and fanned turbans. “Wassup?” says one. “Ready to bhangra?” This is...

Long-buried Atlas statue raised to guard Temple of Zeus in Sicily once more

Eight-metre statue dating from fifth century BC restored and assembled piece-by-piece to be displayed in Valley of the TemplesA colossal statue of Atlas that lay buried for centuries among ancient ruins has been reconstructed to take its rightful pla...

Sheer Mag: Playing Favorites review – euphoric expansion by one of today’s great American bands

(Third Man)What started life as a disco EP designed to help the band through personal difficulties has evolved into a refined, joyful take on their distortion-lagged rockIn 2015, Philadelphia’s Sheer Mag released their second EP in collaboration wit...

Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye review – bringing Black gay history to life

This groundbreaking debut tells the stories of six radicals who were among the first out Black gay men in BritainFor much of the 1980s and 90s, every corner of Brixton seemed to be a visible site of resistance and radicalism – from the disturbances o...

Una cerveza, por favor! The golden age of the British package holiday – in pictures

When British tourists ditched the UK seaside to travel overseas, Trevor Clark captured their glamorous new vacations – although he did bring his own palm tree Continue reading...

TV tonight: Darren McGarvey investigates the UK’s justice system

It kicks off a brilliant series exploring justice, education and health facilities. Plus: TikTok comic Lucia Keskin’s first series. Here’s what to watch this evening Continue reading...