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The critics
At 91, the artist who paints the world with a childlike sense of fun becomes the first female painter to have a solo exhibition at the RA
Saturday, 7 March 2026
The dramatist’s late play about persecution only fully comes into focus at the end
The genius architect, who died 300 years ago, brought a theatrical flourish to some of Britain’s grandest buildings, from Blenheim Palace to Castle Howard. His dramatic life and work is celebrated in a new exhibition
Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Icelandic pianist captured the spirit of the 100-year-old Hungarian Composer in a masterful, intimate celebration. Plus, a virtuosic performance by Behzod Abduraimov
The innovative company marked its 25th anniversary with Mthuthuzeli November’s piece about suffering and resistance during the 2012 South African miners’ strike
Ava Pickett, the young playwright behind the Olivier-nominated 1536, reimagines AK Blakemore’s witchy historical novel in a punchy but patchy production
Nicky Campbell’s BBC 5 Live podcast avoids hard conversations about the knotty subject of what we can and can’t say today. Plus, Radio 1’s nice but nauseating Novel Idea
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy sings of dread and how to remedy it in his latest album. Plus, one to watch Kidwild
Pixar’s inventive eco-adventure is savagely funny - and a true delight
Into the Woods and Paddington have 11 nods each for the 50th anniversary accolades
Friday, 6 March 2026
How a second world war caper went from fringe theatre to a $40m run on Broadway
Is Maggie Gyllenhaal’s take on Frankenstein a work of misguided hubris or deranged genius?
Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally finds an ever-evolving artist musing on fame and romance. It is flirtatious, fun – and confusing
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Easy Virtue at the Arts Theatre Cambridge skewers upper-middle-class morals with a witty, well-balanced cast
Saturday, 28 February 2026
The best classical picks on CD, on air and online
Guildhall School of Music & Drama present a skilful production of Owen Wingrave
Teenagers get a front-row experience as part of the comedian’s scheme to open up the world of the stage
A newly extended centre in Cheltenham provides spaces of calm for cancer patients
Gorillaz’s spiritual album grapples with gods and gurus with elegance and verve. Plus, one to watch Shy One
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Noel Titheradge’s series hears from those affected by gambling and other addictions after taking prescription medicine
