Going out: Cinema
Sense and Sensibility
Out now
Daisy Edgar-Jones steps into Emma Thompson’s shoes in this fresh take on the classic Jane Austen romance. Directed by Georgia Oakley, the film emphasizes the sisterly bond between Marianne and Elinor.
Her Private Hell
Out now
Nicolas Winding Refn’s new sci-fi thriller stars Sophie Thatcher as Elle, who encounters a supernatural killer in a mysterious, misty city.
Remake
Out now
Ross McElwee’s poignant documentary traces the life of his son, weaving personal home videos with a narrative about loss and addiction.
Heart of the Beast
Out now
Directed by David Ayer, this thriller features Brad Pitt as an ex-special forces officer surviving in the wilderness with a retired combat dog after a plane crash.
— Catherine Bray
Going out: Gigs
Jill Scott
London, 28 September; Birmingham, 29 September; Manchester, 1 October; London, 13 & 14 October
Jill Scott embarks on her first tour in over a decade, celebrating her new album with classic hits from the past.
Wagner’s Parsifal
Royal Opera House, London, 1 to 17 October
A mesmerizing production grappling with themes of good and evil, featuring a stellar cast and conducted by Jakub Hrůša.
Xhosa Cole
Scarborough Spa, 26 September
Xhosa Cole presents his jazz reinterpretation of Thelonious Monk, accompanied by renowned vocalists at the 23rd Scarborough Jazz Festival.
Homobloc
Depot Mayfield, Manchester, 26 September
A vibrant queer block party returns with top artists, including Kim Petras and DJ Honey Dijon.
— MC
Going out: Art
This Is Still Not a Pipe: The Afterlife of Magritte
Gagosian Grosvenor Hill, London, to 12 December
An exhibition celebrating René Magritte’s influence featuring major loans and various art forms.
Beverly Buchanan
Spike Island, Bristol, to 31 January
A comprehensive exhibition showcasing sculpture, painting, and earthworks, reflecting on Southern America.
Olivia Bax
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, nr Wakefield, to 14 March
Featuring vibrant, textured sculptural works made from salvaged materials by this emerging artist.
Evelyn Taocheng Wang
Goldsmith’s Centre for Contemporary Art, London, to 13 December
An exploration of British identity through concept-driven works in this debut institutional exhibition.
— Eddy Frankel
Going out: Stage
The Standard of Living
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, to 12 December
James Graham’s latest play stars Rory Kinnear and explores the life of economist John Maynard Keynes post-WWI.
Rhys James
30 September to 15 May; tour starts Folkestone
This witty stand-up show by a rising star blends humor with personal storytelling.
Murder Before Evensong
Watermill theatre, Newbury, to 14 November
An adaptation of Richard Coles’s cozy crime novel set in a village disrupted by a shocking murder.
Thick & Tight
Tuesday to 28 November; tour starts Newcastle upon Tyne
A delightful blend of dance, text, and absurdity exploring quirky subjects.
— Lyndsey Winship
Staying in: Streaming
Kill Jackie
Prime Video, 2 October
Catherine Zeta-Jones leads this campy crime caper about an ex-con art dealer.
War
Sky Atlantic & Now, 2 October, 9pm
A thrilling drama featuring a high-profile divorce case between Sienna Miller and Dominic West.
East of Eden
Netflix, 1 October
A retelling of Steinbeck’s classic tale, starring Florence Pugh as one of fiction’s most infamous antiheroines.
Break Clause
Channel 4, 1 October, 10pm
This romantic comedy about a former couple forced to live together is both charming and funny.
— RA
Staying in: Games
Nivalis Nights
PC; out 29 September
A unique cyberpunk life-simulation where you create a nightlife empire rather than engage in battle.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered
All platforms; out 29 September
Experience the beloved RPG in its enhanced form, filled with dark fantasy and gripping storytelling.
— Keza MacDonald
Staying in: Albums
Blondshell – Violins
Out now
A dynamic alt-rock album that melds pop sensibilities with heavier soundscapes.
Julia Jacklin – The Gem
Out now
This intimate album explores themes of longing and reinvention with heartfelt melodies.
Tinashe – Popstar
Out now
A diverse blend of hyperpop, trap, and R&B, showcasing Tinashe’s evolution as an artist.
M83 – I Wrote You a Letter
Out now
The synth-pop group returns with an album that captures the essence of their earlier work.
— MC
Staying in: Brain food
90 Minutes or Less Film Fest
Podcast
Host Sam Clements curates a film festival of short, impactful cinema.
Deconstructed
YouTube
A channel that offers detailed animations of historical machines, perfect for curious minds.
Mapping India: The World’s Largest Count
BBC World Service, 26 September, 12.06am
An insightful documentary on the logistical challenges of India’s vast census.
