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Culture
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
The Aurora Orchestra has been playing in an immersive way for several years now, giving listeners an unforgettable, up-close experience
Emilia Clarke feared being fired from Game of Thrones after brain injury
Emilia Clarke feared being fired from Game of Thrones after brain injury
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Top Stories
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an ‘invisible war’. Then I saw it for myself
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an ‘invisible war’. Then I saw it for myself
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Letter To My Younger Self
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Author Alexander McCall Smith: ‘At 16 I took myself terrifically seriously. And no one else did’
Author Alexander McCall Smith: ‘At 16 I took myself terrifically seriously. And no one else did’
Bikini Kill star and riot grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna: ‘I’d ask my younger self why she was doing meth’
Bikini Kill star and riot grrrl legend Kathleen Hanna: ‘I’d ask my younger self why she was doing meth’
Liz Carr: ‘I was told all the time I wouldn’t live to be old – and I believed it’
Liz Carr: ‘I was told all the time I wouldn’t live to be old – and I believed it’
TV
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Furiosa star Tom Burke: ‘It stung when someone said I didn’t have a face for TV’
Anjana Vasan on We Are Lady Parts season two, Malala and why UK must open its doors to immigrants
Anjana Vasan on We Are Lady Parts season two, Malala and why UK must open its doors to immigrants
Benedict Cumberbatch: ‘History judges us on how we treat those who are most vulnerable’
Benedict Cumberbatch: ‘History judges us on how we treat those who are most vulnerable’
Benedict Cumberbatch warns history is repeating itself as streethomelessness soars
Benedict Cumberbatch warns history is repeating itself as streethomelessness soars
Books
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an ‘invisible war’. Then I saw it for myself
I wondered why Western media called the Yemen conflict an ‘invisible war’. Then I saw it for myself
Top 5 empowering teen novels, chosen by YA author Rebecca Westcott
Top 5 empowering teen novels, chosen by YA author Rebecca Westcott
All Fours by Miranda July review – a shockingly original voice and a story for our times
All Fours by Miranda July review – a shockingly original voice and a story for our times
The Horse by Willy Vlautin review – funny, shocking and heartfelt contender for book of the year
The Horse by Willy Vlautin review – funny, shocking and heartfelt contender for book of the year
Interviews
Inside the Big Issue: Game of Throne’s star Emilia Clarke and her fight back from brain injuries
Inside the Big Issue: Game of Throne’s star Emilia Clarke and her fight back from brain injuries
Inside this week’s issue, read our exclusive interview with Emilia Clarke – and much, much more
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Rory Stewart: ‘The Conservative Party is being punished for Boris Johnson and Liz Truss’
Rory Stewart: ‘The Conservative Party is being punished for Boris Johnson and Liz Truss’
Film
Netflix’s Hit Man is what we used to call ‘a good time at the movies’ – but times have changed
Netflix’s Hit Man is what we used to call ‘a good time at the movies’ – but times have changed
Viggo Mortensen on Trump, corruption and why classic Westerns are like the best poetry
Viggo Mortensen on Trump, corruption and why classic Westerns are like the best poetry
Furiosa director George Miller on the function of stories and why Mad Max is a ‘cautionary tale’
Furiosa director George Miller on the function of stories and why Mad Max is a ‘cautionary tale’
The Garfield Movie review – we’re not feline the tubby orange tabby’s full CGI makeover
The Garfield Movie review – we’re not feline the tubby orange tabby’s full CGI makeover
Music
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
After the pandemic years, audience are more appreciative of intimate musical experiences than ever
‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything
‘This country is run by idiots and fools’: Paul Weller on politics, God and the state of everything
This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town
This is what happens to a local economy when Taylor Swift comes to town
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
How the UK’s jazz explosion led to a rebirth of cool
Art
‘Each brush tells a story of hope’: Homeless artist hosts exhibition to help himself off the streets
‘Each brush tells a story of hope’: Homeless artist hosts exhibition to help himself off the streets
Those wounded by the Troubles still walk among us. Their pain is as relevant today as ever
Those wounded by the Troubles still walk among us. Their pain is as relevant today as ever
Artist Aasen Stephenson turns leaves into astounding works of art: ‘Nothing beats what nature makes’
Artist Aasen Stephenson turns leaves into astounding works of art: ‘Nothing beats what nature makes’
Artist Ray Young: ‘Our government is threatening disabled people’s rights – there’s no compassion’
Artist Ray Young: ‘Our government is threatening disabled people’s rights – there’s no compassion’
Theatre
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Bradley Riches on Heartstopper, new musical Babies and how coming out helped him embrace his autism
Maggie & Me author Damian Barr: ‘Today’s Tories are far beyond Thatcher’s darkest dreams’
Maggie & Me author Damian Barr: ‘Today’s Tories are far beyond Thatcher’s darkest dreams’
‘Whose voices have the right to be heard?’: Censorship of Black culture has existed for decades
‘Whose voices have the right to be heard?’: Censorship of Black culture has existed for decades
Liz Carr: ‘I was told all the time I wouldn’t live to be old – and I believed it’
Liz Carr: ‘I was told all the time I wouldn’t live to be old – and I believed it’
Radio
Uncanny USA podcast host Danny Robins on Bigfoot, UFOs and why Americans scare differently to Brits
Uncanny USA podcast host Danny Robins on Bigfoot, UFOs and why Americans scare differently to Brits
Rick Edwards: ‘I assumed I’d embrace being famous. I quickly realised that wasn’t the case’
Rick Edwards: ‘I assumed I’d embrace being famous. I quickly realised that wasn’t the case’
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: ‘Vulnerable people rely on radio’
BBC cuts to local radio are a cost we cannot afford: ‘Vulnerable people rely on radio’
Shaun Keaveny: ‘I was burnt out by the callousness and cruelty of this government’
