The coronavirus crisis has closed galleries and concert halls – but inspired an explosion of creativity to enjoy at home. Here’s some of the best The best theatre and dance to watch onlineThe best classical music onlineGreat livestreamed gigs to watch …
Continue ReadingHere’s something new for comedy fans to look forward today. Today it’s been announced that comedian Eugene Mirman’s documentary, It… MORE
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After helming some heavier Oscar contenders the past few years, it’s been announced that Adam McKay is coming back with… MORE
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A book redefining marriage, a riotous show about dating, the secret meanings of breakup songs and a sex show to put your back out … ahead of Valentine’s Day, our critics pick works that sum up passion in our turbulent timesFrom Adam and Eve in the book…
Continue ReadingThis week in comedy: We all remember the film from 2000, based off of the very successful book, High Fidelity… MORE
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Jones was uninhibited, energetic, kind, curious – and a great person to spend time with, says the comedian Read Peter Bradshaw’s appreciation of Terry JonesI was quite young when Monty Python came down the airwaves into my brain. When the Python casset…
Continue ReadingWilton’s Music Hall, LondonA transatlantic voyage in 1910, with the silent stars onboard, is the basis of Told By An Idiot’s beguiling comedyCharlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel shared a boat from the UK to New York in 1910, as part of Fred Karno’s music ha…
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His influence is everywhere – but is the great, groundbreaking comedian being forgotten? Twenty-five years after his death, we reassess his impact The reports of Peter Cook’s death on 9 January 1995 had no difficulty arriving at a consensus about him, …
Continue ReadingThere is still a sickening culture of silence and fear around Weinstein. This is how ‘dreammakers’ cling on to their power• Zoe Stuckless is an actor based in OregonI had one of the most surreal nights of my life a couple of weeks ago. A friend of mine…
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