Medical advancements are an incredible thing, the natural world holding many of the answers to our ailments. A pioneer in the field of medicine, Betty (Beatie Edney) has acquired the gift to heal, but in late 19th century England, the scientific realm aren’t ready to accept Betty’s gift. Something she’s determined to battle. A male doctor (Ali Cook) tasked with finding out the ‘truth’ regarding her abilities in Ali Cook’s ethereal mythological thriller The Pearl Comb.
Art has the power to inspire, provoke, start conversations, educate as well as transform the space that it’s in. Its meaning shifting as time passes by and trends change. Tapping into the elusive world of art, writer and director Freddie Fox observes both human and metaphysical interaction with quirky watch The Painting and the Statue.
Typically works of art subject to human scrutiny, The Painting & the Statue somewhat flips this notion on its head, the well to do household exhibiting a prized collection of art works simultaneously the focus of the film as well as not being the focus – an impossible reality that gives the film its magic. Camera angles predominantly zoned in on the various characters that inhabit the museum hall, we the audience function as flies on the wall. At points as if we ourselves are the art works looking within.
“Home is like a turtle in its shell, you take it with you wherever you go.” A sentiment stated by Musa (Zak Elsokari), the protagonist in timely short film Largo and a sentiment that echoes through this warm, perilous tale.
Located by the white cliffs of a quiet UK based coastal town, Largo tasks itself with the mission of reuniting child refugee Musa with his estranged parents who reside in Syria. Musa’s foster mother (Tamsin Greig) the measured anchor responsible for his care.
We live in a time of tremendous change, sadly conflict an indicator of the hostility harboured by century or decade-long tensions. 3 years post the ongoing Russian-Ukranian war and the impact of this conflict echoes through Europe and beyond. Lives devastated and changed forever. Made in collaboration with Ukranian communities, BAFTA Award-Winning short Film Rock, Paper, Scissors centres on a father and son who run a makeshift frontline hospital until their world is violently upended by the arrival of Russian troops. Ahead of the film’s screening at this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival on Saturday 16th August, producer Hayder Rothschild Hoozeer tells us more about exploring the film’s immediate reality further, how his production company Who’s Here? Productions approaches creating films and what he’s learned from creating Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Multi-platinum award-winning singer/songwriter Jordan Davis has announced his return to the UK and Europe in February 2026 for his biggest international headline tour to date, the Ain’t Enough Road Tour, with special guests Avery Anna and Solon Holt. This run includes shows in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Zurich and a major London date at OVO Arena, with two additional dates to be revealed soon. Full tour dates can be found below.
This news comes ahead of Davis’ highly anticipated new 17-track album Learn The Hard Way, set for release on Friday, 15th August, featuring the record-breaking 8-week #1 at UK Country Radio and RIAA Gold-certified ‘I Ain’t Sayin’’ and current single ‘Bar None’.
Jamie Lee, Emmy-winning writer of the hit series Ted Lasso and star of HBO’s Crashing, brings her unmissable debut solo show My Friend Katy to this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
In a gripping and darkly comic exploration of friendship, grief, and the search for closure, Jamie investigates the sudden, mysterious death of her best friend and processes her findings in the only way she knows how: by turning it into an hour of stand-up. Not to be missed!
Renowned global relationship expert, TV personality and host of the No. 1 podcast We Need To Talk, Paul C. Brunson, is taking his skills from screen to stage with his new Love Better UK Tour. Set to challenge and reshape how we think about love and connection. Tickets go on general sale on Friday, 8th August 2025, at 10am via LiveNation.co.uk.
Join Paul in person, as he explores how to build deeper, more authentic connections, whether with friends, family, or romantic partners, using Paul’s signature Make Space Method.
Following the announcement of their upcoming book, When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between, set for release on 9th October via Bantam, Transworld Publishers, the duo has also announced a special event When Gavin Met Stacey An Evening with Ruth Jones and James Corden at The London Palladium on Monday, 6th October. Tickets go on general sale Friday 1st August at 10am via LiveNation.co.uk, with every ticket purchase, customers will receive a copy of the book.
Full of revelations and never-before-heard stories, this is a one-of-a-kind event about a show that’s already gone down in history.
Global country force Josh Ross has announced his first ever headline appearance in the UK on Thursday, October 30th. Tickets go on sale Friday 1stAugust at 10am BST and will be available here and via LiveNation.co.uk
This special ‘Intimate Album Release Show’ at The Camden Assembly in London is something special for fans of the Canada-born / Nashville-based artist, whose full-length debut album, Later Tonight, is due out September 19th via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, MCA Stateside, and Snakefarm in the UK.
Birmingham Rep, Royal & Derngate and Shakespeare North Playhouse have been named as finalists for the 2025 UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award. The winner will be revealed at this year’s UK Theatre Awards, which return to 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday 12 October, supported by headline sponsor Encore. For over 30 years, this annual event has celebrated the creative excellence and outstanding achievements seen on and off stage throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
UK Theatre member venues were invited to apply for the coveted award, and the three finalists were selected based on how welcoming the venues are across multiple factors, from accessibility and inclusion practices, to programming, outreach, workforce and audience development.