The Ruiners Review: Subversive Take on Great Expectations
Ellena Savage's debut novel 'The Ruiners' playfully reimagines Dickens' classic, exploring white privilege, inequality, and flawed human connections with tragicomic wit.
Ellena Savage's debut novel 'The Ruiners' playfully reimagines Dickens' classic, exploring white privilege, inequality, and flawed human connections with tragicomic wit.
Exploring the phenomenon of museum fatigue, this article delves into the challenges gallery-goers face when confronted with sprawling exhibitions like 'Epic Country'.
Comedian Dave Hughes is taking his 'Cooked' stand-up tour to Goulburn, promising a night of laughter with his signature observational humor and energetic storytelling.
Off Campus follows Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells as they fake a relationship. A janitor-tutor deal leads to unexpected romance.
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RecommendedBenny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad made a surprise appearance at Abba Arena to launch an expanded education programme supporting east London youth in creative industries.
A cartoon by Ben Jennings depicts Elon Musk as a giant trillionaire overshadowing UK PM Keir Starmer, highlighting the power imbalance between tech billionaires and political leaders.
The Pulitzer-winning play 'Liberation' will enforce a phone ban in London, requiring audiences to seal devices in pouches to protect actors during nude scenes.
After 1,500 beagles were freed from a breeding facility, fosters reveal the unique challenges of caring for these traumatized dogs, from fear of humans to learning basic skills.
A gripping new exhibition at Somerset House reveals the genius of MC Escher, blending mathematical paradoxes with playful illusions and profound insights into nature and reality.
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RecommendedThe Guardian Book Club celebrated its 100 Best Novels of All Time poll with a sold-out event at Conway Hall, featuring authors Elif Shafak, Guy Gunaratne, Kate Mosse and Blake Morrison.
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel discuss Trump's tax problems, Republican infighting, and George Santos' betting scandal in their monologues.
Real Housewives of New York star Sonja Morgan shares her love for Australian men and excitement for her first-ever tour down under, starting June 12 in Sydney.
Giggle CEO Sall Grover criticizes Julia Gillard for chairing the Women's Prize for Fiction while her 2013 amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act, enshrining gender identity, led to legal battles like Giggle v Tickle.
A royal expert predicts Americans will support Prince William if he strips Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their titles, adding that US sympathy for the couple is limited.
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RecommendedPrince William reportedly overruled Queen Camilla's decision to block Harriet Sperling from wearing a royal tiara at her wedding to Peter Phillips, sparking a family dispute.
Meghan Markle responds to accusations of hypocrisy over sharing photos of her children while advocating for online safety, ahead of Princess Lilibet's fifth birthday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's camp claims Queen Elizabeth II would have blocked their eviction from Frogmore Cottage, blaming King Charles III for the loss of their Windsor home.
Linda Kozlowski stays calm while Paul Hogan is exhausted after their son Chance's domestic battery charge. The former couple unite to support him, hoping for a change of scenery.
A man climbed onto a stool in a restaurant and declared men should never split the bill, sparking a viral debate on dating etiquette and gender roles.
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RecommendedIn a resurfaced interview, Sarah Ferguson revealed she asked Queen Elizabeth II for friendship, not money, during her divorce from Prince Andrew.
Mark Williams reflects on Harry Potter memories, working with co-stars, catchphrases, and his role as Father Brown in an exclusive interview.
Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien deliver zest-filled, elegant readings of three Beethoven violin sonatas on period instruments in this fresh-as-a-daisy album.
Hu Anyan's memoir about working in China's gig economy, now an audiobook, exposes the harsh reality of low-paid jobs, long shifts, and dehumanizing conditions for internal migrants.
The sixth Scary Movie installment struggles with thin jokes and dated references, relying on familiar gags and a cast reunion that can't save the musty parody.
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RecommendedA new HBO documentary examines Operation Peyzac, where UK police posed as music producers to target gang crime, sparking debate over entrapment and ethical policing.
Quentin Tarantino criticizes modern Hollywood in Sight and Sound, calling it a 'flavourless sausage factory' and preferring books over movies.
Soprano Danielle de Niese on directing Mozart's Marriage of Figaro for the first time, blending her deep knowledge with fresh perspectives to create a believable, emotionally resonant production.
Marjane Satrapi, acclaimed French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker known for ‘Persepolis,’ has died at 56. Family says she died of sadness after her husband’s death.
The Barbican's High Society boasts impeccable vocals and slick staging, but lacks the emotional depth and character development of the 1956 film, resulting in a tame production.
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RecommendedFrom a feminist podcaster turned 'slutfluencer' to a David Bowie-powered 'Angels in America' and a play about swimming the Channel, here are the highlights of Edinburgh festival 2026's theatre lineup.