Imagined Touch
A thought-provoking piece that raises more questions than it answers.
Dealing With Clair: psychological horror for the present
Estate agent Clair is helping Mike and Liz, a young couple in London, sell their house. They claim they want to act “honourably” and take the first offer to meet their asking price, yet it soon becomes clear that money is too much of a temptation and they are willing
All We Ever Wanted Was Everything: a fabulously fresh take on ‘gig theatre’
A tantalising blend of storytelling and live music, Hull-based theatre company Middle Child catapults us from decade to decade through the bittersweet stories of Leah and Chris.
A whole Lotto praise for this lesser-known Renaissance genius
Often overshadowed by his contemporaries, Lorenzo Lotto’s time has finally come in a rediscovery of the wonderfully idiosyncratic works of this Venetian painter.
A hell of a show
A compelling and energetic tale of survival, Billy Bishop Goes to War touches the deepest realities of the human experience with humour and open honesty.
The Monkey King and The Crossroads Inn
Hilarity transcends language barriers in this action-packed double bill
Samm Henshaw takes us to church
The gospel-influenced UK soul singer shuts down Scala and proves he is one to watch
Reflecting poorly on me: Space Shifters at the Hayward Gallery
Incongruous and fun: get yourself Insta-glamorous and make your way to the Southbank Centre for an enjoyable hour at their latest exhibition, Space Shifters. Take Calum Drysdale’s MirrorTestTM to see if you’re ready.
Michael Jackson: On the Wall – the glorification of a glorified man
An exhibition that encompasses the effect Michael Jackson had on the world.
Hands up if you like being absolutely scared shitless
This is like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Heavy and harrowing noise rock akin to a horror movie - not the soundtrack, but the movie itself. Gore and all.
An album to cure your autumnal anguish
George Clanton, a previously little known underground electronic artist, is changing perspectives on vapourwave by collecting his knowledge from past work to create what he calls a ‘Vapourwave Opera’.
A night at the opera – It’s all Chinese to me!
If you couldn’t make it through The Barber of Seville, do you even stand a chance?