Culture
If you could live a beautiful dream, why would you wake up to reality?
Tang Xianzu’s classic Ming dynasty opera ponders this very question, in a new adaptation by the Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre.
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Culture
Dance and acrobatics save the plot in this immersive Underworld
Part theatre, part circus, Becoming Shades isn’t perfect, but it’s an experience that will leave you in awe.
Culture
Amazing grace: John thrills at the National Theatre
The story of a failing relationship in a possibly haunted B&B is a showcase of playwright Annie Baker’s genius.
News
Universities minister visits Imperial robots to announce extra medical funding (but skips the students)
Sam Gyimah has promised extra funding for medical projects on his first official outing as universities minister.
Music
Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes is still relevant
Music Editor Henry Eshbaugh gives his take on a classic album.
News
Tobacco, oil, and arms – where Imperial is investing its money
An analysis of Imperial's investments reveals significant holdings in tobacco, arms, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.
Societies
Time to look to the stars
IC Astronomy Society take us through their activities.
Science
The upcoming hair dye revolution
How techniques used in the pharmaceutical industry can pave a new route towards greener, safer hair dyes.
Politics
The State of Israel
A politics writer argues against some of the points raised in last week's article on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Film & TV
The Shape of Oscars
Film Editor Ashley Luckyram reacts to landmark nominations for first-timers Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peel, as Phantom Thread and Paul Thomas Anderson ghost into the reckoning.
Science
The Rocky Balboa of the animal kingdom
How mantis shrimp evaluate conflict
Film & TV
The Post – confessions of a news editor
Steven Spielberg’s prestige drama is nothing short of professional, but lacks frisson and excitement.