Going Out: Cinema
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
- Release: Out now
- Overview: Shaun the Sheep returns in a Halloween-themed adventure featuring a mysterious beast and a destroyed pumpkin patch. Our hero resorts to “weird science” to save the day.
Bad Apples
- Release: Out now
- Overview: A quirky tale where Saoirse Ronan plays a teacher who takes justice into her own hands after being pushed too far by a student. Features stunning performances from child actors Eddie Waller and Nia Brown.
Queen at Sea
- Release: Out now
- Overview: This film, which premiered at Berlinale, showcases a stellar cast including Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay, and Anna Calder-Marshall, exploring themes of dementia and sexual consent.
Resident Evil
- Release: Out now
- Overview: Directed by Zach Cregger, this eighth installment offers a standalone experience, letting viewers enjoy the film without needing prior lore knowledge.
Going Out: Gigs
How the Light Gets In
- Location: Kenwood House, London
- Dates: 19 & 20 September
- Overview: This festival combines philosophy and music with acts like indie pop duo Prima Queen and Patrick Wolf.
Niall Horan
- Dates: 22 September to 16 November
- Overview: The tour supports Horan’s latest album, Dinner Party, featuring hits like “Slow Hands” and “Heaven”.
Linda May Han Oh & Melissa Aldana
- Location: Wigmore Hall, London
- Date: 21 September
- Overview: A duo performance featuring lyrical compositions by noted jazz musicians.
Bluebeard’s Castle + Oedipus Rex
- Location: Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
- Dates: 20 & 25 September, 2 October; touring until 28 November
- Overview: A double bill by Welsh National Opera featuring productions by Bartók and Stravinsky.
Going Out: Art
Amar Kanwar
- Location: Serpentine North, London
- Dates: 23 September to 3 January
- Overview: A site-specific installation focusing on themes of displacement, nationalism, and violence.
Raqib Shaw
- Location: Compton Verney, Warwickshire
- Dates: 19 September to 21 February
- Overview: A new exhibition featuring intricate paintings and tapestries influenced by mythology.
Jenkin Van Zyl
- Location: Somerset House Studios, London
- Dates: 24 September to 29 November
- Overview: A surreal immersive film installation exploring celebrities and obsolete technology.
Rae Yen Song
- Location: Fact, Liverpool
- Dates: Until 14 February
- Overview: An exhibition centered around a glowing pond, delving into mythology and spirituality.
Going Out: Stage
Celya AB
- Locations: Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Sheffield
- Dates: 23 September to 1 November
- Overview: A comedic show from rising star Celya AB, exploring the darker side of standup.
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
- Location: Birmingham Hippodrome
- Dates: 23 September to 31 October
- Overview: A classic production that promises a mesmerizing performance.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
- Location: @sohoplace, London
- Dates: 21 September to 19 December
- Overview: Starring Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup in an intense rendition of Albee’s play.
Death of a Salesman
- Location: Liverpool Everyman
- Dates: 19 September to 10 October
- Overview: A reimagined version of Arthur Miller’s classic with Cyril Nri playing Willy Loman.
Staying In: Streaming
Brothers
- Platform: Apple TV
- Release Date: 23 September
- Overview: A comedy where Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson ponder their potential sibling connection.
Youth
- Platform: HBO Max
- Release Date: 21 September
- Overview: A dramedy by Sharon Horgan about midlife parenting challenges and post-divorce dating.
The Split Up
- Platforms: BBC iPlayer & BBC One
- Release Date: 20 September
- Overview: A Manchester-set spin-off of The Split, featuring a new family of divorce lawyers.
American Hostage
- Platform: MGM+
- Release Date: 20 September
- Overview: A true-crime series dramatizing the 1977 kidnapping of a mortgage broker.
Staying In: Games
Silent Hill: Townfall
- Platforms: PS5, PC
- Release Date: 24 September
- Overview: A chilling horror game set on a misty island, uncovering its dark past.
Rivage
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox, PC
- Release Date: 22 September
- Overview: A time-loop puzzle game set on a space station, where players uncover their past.
Staying In: Albums
Carly Rae Jepsen – Day and Night
- Release: Out now
- Overview: A 24-track double album showcasing two distinct moods from the pop sensation.
Beck – Ride Lonesome
- Release: Out now
- Overview: The musician returns to a somber sound, reminiscent of his earlier work, with delicate acoustic melodies.
Miley Cyrus – Bass Persuades
- Release: Out now
- Overview: Reinventing her sound, this album features pop anthems and collaborations.
Beabadoobee – Pylon
- Release: Out now
- Overview: The alt-rock singer offers a collection of emotional tracks intertwined with catchy melodies.
Staying In: Brain Food
Vittles
- Format: Podcast
- Overview: Delve into British hospitality through long-form audio features.
Big Think Clips
- Format: YouTube
- Overview: Thought-provoking video essays exploring various topics.
Caught in the Crackdown
- Channel: PBS America
- Air Date: 25 September, 9.40pm
- Overview: A look into ICE’s ongoing violence and community activism in response.
