Lost 1954 BBC Gay Script Revived for Stage Play
A shelved 1954 BBC script on homosexuality is now a stage play touring England for LGBT+ History Month, exposing historic prejudice and modern parallels.
A shelved 1954 BBC script on homosexuality is now a stage play touring England for LGBT+ History Month, exposing historic prejudice and modern parallels.
The iconic horror film Paranormal Activity has been adapted for the stage, now terrifying audiences at London's Ambassador's Theatre. Discover if this live adaptation delivers the same chilling scares.
Discover how Inua Ellams' groundbreaking play 'Barber Shop Chronicles' inspired writer Gayathiri Kamalakanthan to create her own work, 'Period Parrrty'. A story of theatre, identity, and finding your voice.
A key part of the £3m revamp of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is being finished in Bavaria. The wooden ship will head to London's Kensington Gardens for a summer reopening.
Filmmaker Boots Riley confirms he will adapt the cult play 'Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play', a surreal story where a Simpsons episode becomes post-apocalyptic folklore. Discover the details.
The BBC is seeking to have Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit thrown out, defending the UK's public broadcaster against what it calls a bullying legal tactic. Discover why this case matters for British media.
BBC's acclaimed drama 'Industry' returns for a fourth season, earning a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score and surging into the iPlayer top 10. Discover why this cutthroat series is a must-watch.
Lyle Kessler's 80s drama 'Orphans' receives a gripping revival in London, featuring an outstanding cast in a claustrophobic power play. See it until 24 January.
Thea Sharrock directs a stage version of the classic Western 'High Noon' in London. Featuring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough, it's an entertaining show that feels more like a screenplay on stage. ★★★☆☆
Critics celebrate the return of BBC's Industry and a new Blue Velvet stage adaptation. Discover the week's top-rated TV, theatre, and film in our culture roundup.
Jamie Armitage's binaural horror play 'A Ghost in Your Ear' terrifies audiences at Hampstead Theatre Downstairs. A meta tribute to MR James, it stars George Blagden. Runs until 31 Jan 2026.
Carrie Coon delivers a powerhouse performance in the London revival of Tracy Letts' 'Bug'. Read our full review of this intense, paranoid thriller.
Cole Escola's Tony-winning play 'Oh, Mary!' receives a lukewarm two-star review in London. The historical comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln's life struggles to connect with UK audiences. See it at Trafalgar Studios until 25 April.
A groundbreaking new play, 'The Fourth Trimester', tackles the taboo of disabled sexuality and intimacy. Discover how theatre is pushing for greater inclusion and representation.
Barbara Bergin's 'Dublin Gothic' at the Abbey Theatre traces four families through 100 years of the city's history, from slums to the Aids crisis. A teeming, ambitious production.
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Lego launches interactive 'smart bricks' with sound and light in new Star Wars sets. The tech aims to blend creativity with play without screens, but does it risk stifling imagination?
Forrest Gump writer Eric Roth makes his theatre debut with a stage adaptation of the classic western High Noon, featuring Bruce Springsteen songs. World premiere at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla brings his acclaimed one-man play 'Nowhere' to Sydney Festival. The multimedia show blends personal history with commentary on Gaza, colonialism, and protest.
Apple seeks to overturn a landmark £1.5bn ruling that found it overcharged millions of UK App Store users. If the appeal fails, compensation could be due.
QPR's incredible Championship resurgence under Julien Stephan has them dreaming of the play-offs. Discover how the team transformed after a 7-1 defeat to Coventry City.
The RSC's lavish production of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' at the Barbican Centre is visually stunning but overly busy. Our review of this three-hour comedy running until January 2026.
A powerful nativity play in Kharkiv, using poetry by Serhiy Zhadan, reflects Ukraine's grim reality in its fourth war winter. Explore how art mirrors the nation's exhaustion and resilience.
A forgotten radio play by Tennessee Williams has been unearthed in a US archive. The 1953 work, 'The Eye That Saw Death,' will receive its world premiere broadcast by the BBC in 2026. Discover the story behind this remarkable literary find.
Your definitive guide to festive UK entertainment. From Avatar's cinematic return to Amadeus on stage, discover the must-see films, shows, and events this season.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
Sam Grabiner's fearless dark comedy 'Christmas Day' explores a dysfunctional London Jewish family's festive clash. Now playing at the Almeida Theatre, Islington until 8 Jan 2026.
The UK government proposes a 'top-up' subscription for older BBC iPlayer content to secure the broadcaster's future. Have your say in the public consultation.
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.