Pinocchio ends up a little wooden…
The National Theatre’s production has great effects, and a cracking score, but a poor script and inconsistent acting mean it fails to ignite.
Blood and guts (and laughter) in ancient Rome
Titus Andronicus hits the Barbican stage with a bang, bringing severed limbs aplenty, but also reminding us of the similarities between past and present.
A winter of wonderful content: the art to watch out for this term
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.
Antony and Cleopatra review — Antony Byrne and Josette Simon have fantastic chemistry in Royal Shakespeare Company staging
A traditional production performed by an ensemble without a weak link
Never the same love twice
Hal Coase’s off-West End play Callisto is a must-see
Top albums of 2017: Henry’s picks
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.
Top albums of 2017, Adrian’s picks
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.
One nation, under a meme: how 2017 was the year that memes brought us together
While last year Pepe the Frog was propelling orange demagogues into the White House, this year we’ve seen memes act as a form of resistance against Trump, explore their own meanings, and bring us together in real life to celebrate Big Shaq.
Lubaina Himid crowned winner of the Turner Prize
The Tanzanian-born artist who amplifies the stories of people of the African diaspora is the oldest-ever winner of the prestigious award celebrating contemporary British art.
Clash of Cultures: Phoenix Editors special
In our regular series, we ask the new Phoenix Editors how they manage to balance arts and science at Imperial.
Andy’s Top Ten Hip-Hop Albums of 2017
In terms of hip-hop and R&B releases, 2016 was one of the best years in recent memory. Join Felix’s resident hip-hop aficianado to see how 2017 measured up in comparison.
2017 in review: the Arts editors take you through the best exhibitions and shows in London this year
Arts editors Adam Gellatly, Jingjie Cheng, and Indira Mallik give their highlights of the year