Trump May 14, 2026 China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes. China’s State Dinner Menu for Trump Includes Beef Ribs, Roast Duck and Tiramisu A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes. See more
Keith Haring May 10, 2026 ‘I told his family he was HIV positive’: Keith Haring’s best friend on life with the artist as unseen works go on show For nearly four decades, the artist Kermit Oswald lived with some of the most intimate works Haring ever made. Now the pieces are going up for auctionThe sto... ‘I told his family he was HIV positive’: Keith Haring’s best friend on life with the artist as unseen works go on show For nearly four decades, the artist Kermit Oswald lived with some of the most intimate works Haring ever made. Now the pieces are going up for auctionThe sto... Share
Venice Biennale 2026 May 10, 2026 What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale review The theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fake bab... What does a woman swimming in urine tell us about the state of the world? Lots! – Venice Biennale review The theme of earth’s biggest art extravaganza – spiritual rest – felt wildly wrong for our crisis-hit planet. Thank goodness for the pavilions, from fake bab... Share
Classical music May 10, 2026 Shostakovich’s First at 100 – how prodigious genius sounded before Stalin set about silencing it The composer himself never matched the joy, optimism and boldness of his first teenage symphony, as the chill of Stalinism settled on his musicThis week we m... Shostakovich’s First at 100 – how prodigious genius sounded before Stalin set about silencing it The composer himself never matched the joy, optimism and boldness of his first teenage symphony, as the chill of Stalinism settled on his musicThis week we m... Share
Music May 10, 2026 ‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life s... ‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life s... Share
Music May 10, 2026 Add to playlist: the magnetic, uncanny songwriting of Frances Chang and the week’s best new tracks The Brooklyn-based artist’s songs seem to follow private trains of thought, which shift their subtle musical colours in a way that will slink in to your head... Add to playlist: the magnetic, uncanny songwriting of Frances Chang and the week’s best new tracks The Brooklyn-based artist’s songs seem to follow private trains of thought, which shift their subtle musical colours in a way that will slink in to your head... Share
Paul Simon May 10, 2026 Paul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiring M&S Bank Arena, LiverpoolWhat Simon has lost in vocal power he has added in intimacy and authority – and this hushed performance makes for an arena concert l... Paul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiring M&S Bank Arena, LiverpoolWhat Simon has lost in vocal power he has added in intimacy and authority – and this hushed performance makes for an arena concert l... Share
Theatre May 10, 2026 The Psychic review – medium strength tale of iffy spiritualists from Ghost Stories’ creators Theatre Royal, York Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s story of high competition in a long family line of female stage tricksters loses its powers as it goes onSh... The Psychic review – medium strength tale of iffy spiritualists from Ghost Stories’ creators Theatre Royal, York Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s story of high competition in a long family line of female stage tricksters loses its powers as it goes onSh... Share
Stage May 10, 2026 Ashley Gavin review – a close look at the clitoris, gender and the ‘manly’ business of getting pregnant Glee Club, GlasgowThe masc lesbian comic from New York delivers a superb set with big laughs and twisty logicOld-school standup celebrating the traditional m... Ashley Gavin review – a close look at the clitoris, gender and the ‘manly’ business of getting pregnant Glee Club, GlasgowThe masc lesbian comic from New York delivers a superb set with big laughs and twisty logicOld-school standup celebrating the traditional m... Share
Theatre May 10, 2026 The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher review – Hilary Mantel tale is provocative, powerful theatre Everyman theatre, LiverpoolBeginning as a culture clash comedy with cups of tea and deadly intent, this two-hander becomes boldly arrestingIf you want someon... The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher review – Hilary Mantel tale is provocative, powerful theatre Everyman theatre, LiverpoolBeginning as a culture clash comedy with cups of tea and deadly intent, this two-hander becomes boldly arrestingIf you want someon... Share
Theatre May 10, 2026 The play that changed my life: Jack Shepherd’s dazzling jazz drama was somethin’ else The late playwright was also a great actor and pianist who combined all three talents in Chasing the Moment, which flowed like real lifeJack Shepherd’s plays... The play that changed my life: Jack Shepherd’s dazzling jazz drama was somethin’ else The late playwright was also a great actor and pianist who combined all three talents in Chasing the Moment, which flowed like real lifeJack Shepherd’s plays... Share
Dance May 10, 2026 Bullyache: A Good Man Is Hard to Find review – banking bros face their reckoning in grim gameshow Sadler’s Wells East, LondonCourtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel conjure a bleak world of excess, ritual and power in a visually striking but limited piece of dance... Bullyache: A Good Man Is Hard to Find review – banking bros face their reckoning in grim gameshow Sadler’s Wells East, LondonCourtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel conjure a bleak world of excess, ritual and power in a visually striking but limited piece of dance... Share
Film May 10, 2026 Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’ The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from StonewallIn more than... Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’ The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from StonewallIn more than... Share
