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tv
Stylish retelling of the Beach Boys saga could use sharper teeth
Versatile actor on playing John Adams opposite Michael Douglas in Apple TV+’s ‘Franklin'
Richard Rankin makes a compelling debut as the unorthodox Edinburgh cop
film
Father/son relationships seen through the eyes of a master filmmaker
George Miller’s latest dystopian dust-up in the desert
Stylish retelling of the Beach Boys saga could use sharper teeth
new music
The master and commander of misery and despair casts off into the deep once more
Tribute to Russell brings together contemporary talent in an emotional concert
classical
More delights in the round as Ensemble 360 is joined by very special guests
A welcome spotlight on diversified repertoire, played with sincerity and humour
Contemporary sounds from Norway, plus rediscovered American and a brass dectet
opera
An operatic feast for the eyes doesn't translate into conceptual satisfaction
Production tells the story, mostly, but it’s the lead and the conductor who electrify
Sporting confusions and star-crossed lovers clarified by vivacious singing and playing
theatre
Taboo-tickling comedy about both conceiving a baby and life as empty nesters
Katie Mitchell’s staging of Maggie Nelson’s bestseller is neither original nor beautiful
Three talented performers in a revue that doesn’t add up to much
dance
A compelling case for ROH's ballet-friendly rebrand
Irish folkies seek a cursed ancient song in Paul Duane's impressive fiction debut
Less-known pieces spanning the career of a great choreographer underline his greatness
comedy
Double act back on the road after a decade
The comic caught on the cusp of his fame as he tours Ireland in 1975
Character has life beyond 'Phoenix Nights'
Books
A form-defying writer explores the troubled mindscape of a Soho photographer
Enjoyable journey through the byways of how lines on maps have shaped the modern world
Kaltenegger's traverses space in her thoughtful exploration of the search for life among the stars
visual arts
Rescued from obscurity, 100 women artists prove just how good they can be
The Paris landmark signs off with a historic survey
Wonderful paintings, but only half the story
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