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Gaming

‘Why do you hate us?’ - the gaming industry’s abuse problem

Women are still facing sexism and abuse in the industry, despite multiple attempts to clean it up

<p>Andy Karl and the company of Groundhog Day </p>
Theatre

Groundhog Day at the Old Vic: good enough to watch again and again

If this show doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its source material, it adds dimension and depth to it

Film

Lucy Boynton: ‘women’s stories do not only fuel male narratives’

The actor tells Elizabeth Aubrey about playing flawed women and why her new period biopic Chevalier feels alarmingly current

Music

Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure: sound of a hot and heavy summer

You feel like you’re overdressed just listening to it

Film

Chevalier: Kelvin Harrison Jr is virtuosic as a neglected maestro

As a portrait of a thrillingly toxic friendship, Chevalier hits all the right notes

Music

Christine and the Queens, Paranoia, Angels and True Love: breathtaking

The last album was weird and alienating, this one is also weird and absolutely wonderful

Film

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts: the robot franchise is getting rusty

It’s more knackered old banger than sleek racer these days

Music

Thousands of fans sing to Johnny Depp in Romania to mark actor’s 60th birthday

It comes as Depp’s band The Hollywood Vampires kicked off their European tour in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday.
TV

Best Interests on BBC One review: a vivid portrait of a true nightmare

Best Interests grapples with one of the great moral dilemmas of our age with impressive maturity

Music

The ChurnUps: Foo Fighters hint they are mystery Glastonbury band

Fans have been sharing their various theories on social media about who the band are

TV

The Full Monty on Disney+ review: where’s that magic touch?

This is certainly an ambitious sequel, but it doesn’t quite hold together

Music

Rod Stewart wants to ‘leave rock ‘n’ roll behind’ with switch into swing music

Sir Rod and Boy George appeared in a pre-recorded interview on BBC Breakfast.
Theatre

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button at Southwark Playhouse: a delight

This musical version of the well-loved tale is full of rich, lovely numbers

Showbiz

Sam Smith releases ‘Vulgar’ Madonna collaboration

The new track sees both stars team up for a celebration of queer culture, with Madonna reworking her Into the Groove lyrics

Film

Hayden Christensen ‘reluctant’ to have his daughter see him as Darth Vader

The Canadian actor, 42, said he had been ‘dragging his feet’ with introducing his daughter to the character, who often appears in ‘disturbing scenes’.
Music

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock announces release date for first solo single

The singer revealed the track, titled Don’t Say Love, will be released on June 16.
Music

Sam Fender fuels speculation of third album ahead of huge shows

The rumour mill has been swirling following huge billboards spread across Newcastle

TV

Who was Kerri-Anne Donaldson? BGT star dies aged 38

Kings and Queens star fondly remembered in dance community

Music

Joni Mitchell to play first live show in over twenty years

The hugely influential folk icon made a surprise return at last year’s Newport Folk Festival

Theatre

Sarah Jessica Parker set to make West End debut in Plaza Suite

The Golden Globe-winner will appear at the Savoy Theatre from January 15

Film

What to watch: our recommendations for this week

Streaming recommendations from the Standard’s Culture team 

Art Prize

‘I want Evening Standard Art Prize to open up conversations’

London-based ceramicist Bisila Noha has joined the jury to decide who wins the £5,000 prize

Comedy

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Full line-up and how to get tickets

Bridget Christie, Adam Kay, Frank Skinner, Sara Pascoe, and Rhod Gilbert are on the bill

Theatre

Andrew Scott, Fleabag’s sexy priest, announces one man show in London

Sherlock star to appear in Vanya, a Simon Stephens adaptation of Chekov’s Uncle Vanya

Music

Cory Henry and BBC Proms to showcase Stevie Wonder’s music at Royal Albert Hall

The Grammy-winning artist is known for songs such as Higher Ground, Living For The City and Don’t You Worry ’Bout A Thing.
Music

Ibiza 2023: Your guide to the best music events on the party island

Your comprehensive look into music events on the White Isle

Culture

Patriots: What is the true story behind the hit Tom Hollander play?

The play sees Boris Berezovsky and Vladimir Putin change from friends to enemies

Music

Tupac Shakur’s ‘passion’ remembered at posthumous Walk of Fame ceremony

Widely considered as one of the most influential rap artists of all time, Shakur died after being shot in Las Vegas, in 1996 at the age of 25.