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Chloe review: Erin Doherty shines in gripping Highsmith-esque thriller
This tale of Instagram obsession manages to be both emotionally astute and compulsive
Purple Snowflakes and Titty Wanks review: an impressive debut
Sarah Hanly’s fizzy monologue marks her as a talent to watch, but feels confined to trusted narrative parameters
Hamlet review: brummie Hamlet gets lost in sea of wild concepts
Sean Holmes chucks songs by The Smiths and speeches from Romeo and Juliet into this baggy production
Tracey Emin on her friendship with the great artist Louise Bourgeois
Ahead of a new Hayward Gallery exhibition about Louise Bourgeois, Tracey Emin remembers what it was like to be her friend and collaborator
Pina Bausch Kontakthof at Sadler’s Wells review: love’s a battlefield
Nothing is shied away from in this snapshot of human desires, played out in all their messy glory
What to watch this week, from This Is Going To Hurt to Pam & Tommy
Streaming recommendations from the Standard’s arts team
Mitski - Laurel Hell review: A strong return for this fame-shy singer
The Japanese-American musician may find her success uncomfortable - but she still sounds great
Thandiwe Newton: 'I've wanted to apologize every day to darker skinned actresses'
Singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74
Tearful Adele postpones entire Las Vegas residency
Cultural Capital: We're feeling festive at the Nutcracker and reviewing Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story'
Ant and Dec mock alleged Downing Street Christmas Party
Moonfall review: a warm and fuzzy sci-fi disaster romp
This hymn to cosmic hogwash knows exactly what it’s doing and has birthed a star in the process
The best theatre to see in London this month
Our guide to the best new shows to see in the capital this month, in the West End and beyond
The Eyes of Tammy Faye: buckle up for a big-haired kitschy-sink biopic
Fabulously watchable, this tale of the Ken and Barbie of televangelism is a revelation
The best London theatre to book in 2022, from Prima Facie to Henry V
A packed twelve months of big shows and big names await theatre audiences in the capital - here’s our guide to what to book
The Invisible War - film review
Kirby Dick's Oscar-nominated documentary about power and accountability claims America's military has provided a safe haven for rapists for years
Love & Mercy review: Bad vibes for the Beach Boys
The life of tortured genius Brian Wilson is played by two actors with varying success in this tribute to one of pop’s great talents
Now You See Me 2: Watch, as I make the audience’s attention disappear
Middling performances from Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson don't harden Charlotte O’ Sullivan's soft spot for this franchise
A Number review: A tour de force from Paapa Essiedu and Lennie James
Lyndsey Turner’s revival of Caryl Churchill’s 2002 cloning drama brings two renowned actors back to the stage
Meet Maisie Peters, the rising star signed by Ed Sheeran
The 21-year-old sensation was just announced as Ed Sheeran’s support on his 2022 European tour
Inventing Anna on Netflix - why are we obsessed with female scammers?
From Anna Delvey to Elizabeth Holmes, we’re appalled by female scammers - but secretly we lust after their freedom
Drag Race UK vs The World: Baga Chipz on making ‘brilliant telly’
The Drag Race UK season one finalist is coming back to the competition and feels “much better” about her looks this time around
Drag Race UK vs The World: Cheryl Hole on helping LGBTQ kids with drag
She shares blonde hair, Essex roots and a big personality with Gemma Collins, but Cheryl Hole managed to build her own path since Drag Race UK season one — now she is back for her Ru-demption.
Drag Race UK vs The World: Blu Hydrangea is the ultimate Ru devotee
The 25-year-old queen from Northern Ireland is back and - after watching every season of Drag Race - she knows everything about her new global competitors...
Last chance and book now! The exhibitions to see in London this month
The city is a treasure trove of ever-changing art, so let’s get out there
Pam & Tommy review: Entertaining dash through a Nineties cause célèbre
This eight-part series tells the story of the first viral video from a post-MeToo perspective, with mixed results
Pam and Tommy: the rise and fall of the sex tape as celebrity currency
The new Disney+ series shows how the fallout from a leaked sex tape trashed Pamela Anderson’s marriage and career - and transformed celebrity culture
Theodora at Covent Garden review: Katie Mitchell makes Handel radical
A feminist retelling of Handel’s story mostly makes sense, and highlights the clash of belief systems
Get ready to gorge: why you should get stuck into Yellowjackets now
The word-of-mouth hit is like a feminist Lord of the Flies with football, what more do you want?
The top 10 theatre shows in London right now
Our recommendations for the best theatre shows currently running in the capital
A history of the most shameless Hollywood makeunders
Suffering for their art or trying to fatten up the trophy cabinet? As Jessica Chastain piles on the eyeshadow to play Tammy Faye, we investigate the good, the bad and the ugly of movie transformations
The Smile review: a stunning preview of tantalising Radiohead spin-off
The Smile feels different to so many other musical side-projects
The best UK festivals confirmed for 2022
Already dreaming of the summer? These are the festivals you need to know about