From a revival of a play by the writer of Moonlight, to a retrospective of Picasso’s work in 1932 ,by the way of an operatic take on Gandhi’s time in South Africa, these are the picks of the spring.
Titus Andronicus hits the Barbican stage with a bang, bringing severed limbs aplenty, but also reminding us of the similarities between past and present.
The National Theatre’s production has great effects, and a cracking score, but a poor script and inconsistent acting mean it fails to ignite.
The Almeida Theatre take on an ambitious project, weaving eight episodes of the classic TV series into a cohesive work of theatre that dazzles and delights.
A smattering of the releases that we in the Felix office are excited for in 2018
Just before Christmas, Pharrell Williams and co. dropped their first full-length album since 2010. And with it, they bring a whole host of friends including the likes of Kendrick, Ed Sheeran, and Rihanna.
Sneaking it in on the final day of 2017, King Gizz complete their five albums in one year claim
A traditional production performed by an ensemble without a weak link
Hal Coase’s off-West End play Callisto is a must-see
Fuck doing a top ten, I can wholeheartedly assure you that these seven albums are all you need for this year - and no, Taylor Swift did not make the list.
Arts editors Adam Gellatly, Jingjie Cheng, and Indira Mallik give their highlights of the year
Honourable mentions go to St. Vincent, Public Service Broadcasting and King Krule. And let’s not forget both Liam and Noel Gallagher who, in the face of adversity, managed to regain some semblance of relevance.