Key Takeaways:
- The article highlights various upcoming events and releases in the world of entertainment, including films, concerts, exhibitions, and TV shows.
- New releases include the film "28 Days Later", the drama "Rental Family", and the documentary "The Voice of Hind Rajab".
- The Hong Kong film festival is coming to the UK, featuring a variety of films and shorts from Hong Kong and the ESEA diaspora.
- Music events include concerts by All Time Low, Kathryn Joseph, and Vijay Iyer, as well as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Henryk Górecki’s Third Symphony.
- Art exhibitions include "Hawai’i" at the British Museum, "Crossing into Darkness" at the Carl Freedman Gallery, and "Joseph Beuys" at the Thaddaeus Ropac.
- Stage productions include "Guess How Much I Love You?" at the Royal Court theatre and "All Is But Fantasy" at The Other Place.
- New TV shows include "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" on Sky Atlantic and "Steal" on Prime Video.
- New games include "Perfect Tides: Station to Station" and "MIO: Memories in Orbit".
- New album releases include Madison Beer’s "Locket", A$AP Rocky’s "Don’t Be Dumb", and Sleaford Mods’ "The Demise of Planet X".
Introduction to Upcoming Events
The world of entertainment is always buzzing with new releases and events. This week is no exception, with a wide range of films, concerts, exhibitions, and TV shows to look forward to. From the latest instalment in the "28 Days Later" franchise to the Hong Kong film festival, there’s something for everyone. Music lovers can enjoy concerts by All Time Low, Kathryn Joseph, and Vijay Iyer, while art enthusiasts can explore exhibitions at the British Museum, the Carl Freedman Gallery, and the Thaddaeus Ropac.
Film Releases
Several new films are hitting the screens, including "28 Days Later", which promises to be a thrilling sequel to the original. The post-apocalyptic UK is now almost unrecognisable, with violent tribes competing for scant resources. Another film, "Rental Family", is a Japan-set drama about an actor who hires a company to provide family stand-ins for events, leading to some unexpectedly genuine connections. The documentary "The Voice of Hind Rajab" is a powerful and emotional film that dramatises the death of a six-year-old girl who was trapped in a car surrounded by Israeli forces.
Music Events
Music lovers have a lot to look forward to, with concerts by All Time Low, Kathryn Joseph, and Vijay Iyer. All Time Low’s arena tour celebrates their latest album and enduring hits, while Kathryn Joseph’s performance showcases her remarkable voice and eerie atmospherics. Vijay Iyer’s solo gigs promise to be a unique experience, with his pianistic prowess and cross-cultural openness making him a standout artist.
Art Exhibitions
Several art exhibitions are opening this week, including "Hawai’i" at the British Museum, which features incredible Hawaiian objects and tells the story of cultural encounters between a Pacific kingdom and the British Empire. "Crossing into Darkness" at the Carl Freedman Gallery is a brooding and melancholic exhibition that explores the emotional forest, featuring works by Goya, Munch, Bourgeois, and Kiefer. The Thaddaeus Ropac is hosting an exhibition of Joseph Beuys’ work, which includes his deathly bathtubs and other objects that resonate with echoes of the Holocaust.
Stage Productions
Theatre enthusiasts can enjoy several new productions, including "Guess How Much I Love You?" at the Royal Court theatre, which kicks off the theatre’s 70th-anniversary season. "All Is But Fantasy" at The Other Place is a gig-theatre show that lets Lady Macbeth, Juliet, Emilia, and Richard III take the mic to reclaim their stories. Mike Wozniak’s new standup show centres on a story about a bench, while The Royal Ballet’s "Woolf Works" is a ballet inspired by Virginia Woolf’s themes and techniques.
TV Shows and Streaming
New TV shows include "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" on Sky Atlantic, which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones", and "Steal" on Prime Video, which stars Sophie Turner as a heist leader. Other shows include "The Beauty" on Disney+, which is a melodrama about an STI that makes people more attractive, and "Things You Should Have Done" on BBC Three, which is a surreal and idiosyncratic sitcom about a self-anointed "stay-at-home daughter".
Games and Albums
New games include "Perfect Tides: Station to Station", which is a coming-of-age story set in 2000s New York, and "MIO: Memories in Orbit", which is a beautifully-drawn French action game about a robot trapped on a space vessel. New album releases include Madison Beer’s "Locket", A$AP Rocky’s "Don’t Be Dumb", and Sleaford Mods’ "The Demise of Planet X", which promise to be exciting additions to the music scene.
Brain Food
For those looking for something more educational, "The Tale of Silyan" on National Geographic and Disney+ is a moving film about a North Macedonian farmer’s struggle in the face of new government regulations. Dan Snow’s "History Hit" podcast is also a great resource, with new episodes aiming to connect historical events with today’s sociopolitical developments. The "UsefulCharts" YouTube channel is another great resource, with insightful analysis of current affairs and historical movements.