Martin Robinson

Culture

SXSW London review: Ant & Dec

The TV dynamic duo revealed the canny business moves they have made into digital media in this session at SXSW London

8 Jun 2026
Mike D
Music

Mike D live: Gonzo brilliance from a Beastie Boy rediscovering the fun

Mike D brings his new solo act to 26 Leake Street in Waterloo and shows Beastie Boys never die

8 Jun 2026
Marilyn Monroe, 1962 by Allan Grant
Exhibitions

The agony, ecstasy and self-made genius of Marilyn Monroe

This exhibition is a must-visit, refreshing once again the discourse around Marilyn Monroe

4 Jun 2026
Agnes O'Casey
TV

Agnes O'Casey 'would die' to be the first female James Bond

Playing spies is Agnes O’Casey’s superpower, and there’s one character right at the top of her wish list — 007

1 Jun 2026
Brad Alexander
TV

The Testaments star Brad Alexander: 'I can feel my ego just inflating'

Switching to acting was a huge risk — but it’s taken Brad Alexander from Weston-super-Mare to Gilead

27 May 2026
Iraina Mancini
Music

Iraina Mancini review: Brand new retro is a force to be reckoned with

Cult London fave Mancini unveils new songs at a sold-out Social which suggest big things to come

22 May 2026
Lou Llobell
Film

Lou Llobell on her scary time acting in new horror film Passenger

The fear was real in Lou Llobell’s horror debut — but the rising star loved every minute of it

20 May 2026
Rivals cast for season 2
TV

Rivals Season 2: Another glorious round of romping and revenge

A welcome return to the 1980s – political incorrectness and all – for the bonkbuster’s second season on Disney+

13 May 2026
NYT REP members performing Let the Right One In
Theatre

Jack Thorne on his stage version of Let The Right One In

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne talks to us about his adaptation of the lauded vampire book/film which has just opened in London

7 May 2026
Amandaland cast
TV

Amandaland season 2 review: influencer culture reaches South Harlesden

For the delusional Amanda, played by Lucy Punch, finding herself going viral is the obvious next step

7 May 2026
M Dabbadie, 2018, by Jenna Selby
Exhibitions

Southbank salutes half a century of love and skate

The Southbank Centre celebrates 50 years of skateboarding with an exhibition of films, audio, photos and boards

5 May 2026
Mitchell Robinson and Julie Cullen in Half Man
TV

Half Man review: Richard Gadd returns to TV with a new gritty drama

With Half Man, there is little trace of the nerdy stand-up we all loved in Gadd’s previous show

30 Apr 2026
Photographer: Attilio Maranzano
Culture

The new culture wars: creatives demand change to save future of art

As the Southbank Centre hits 75, London’s leading creatives call for cultural change to nurture the young stars of the future

30 Apr 2026
Sophie May
Music

Sophie May: hot new singer with plenty of bite

Her witty, lovable songs have plenty of bite — and now Sophie May is off to conquer America

27 Apr 2026
Yungblud
Music

Yungblud at the O2: Crowning glory for rock's heir to the throne

Yungblud throws everything at a show which confirms his status as the most exciting rock talent around

25 Apr 2026
Photo of David BOWIE
Exhibitions

David Bowie: You're Not Alone — Huge, loud, surprisingly emotive

This show at Lightroom threatens to give immersive experiences a good name

23 Apr 2026
Posi Morakinyo and Asha Park Wallace
Theatre

Meet The Lion King's new leads: 'The Pride Rock prop is older than us'

London, meet your new Simba and Nala: Posi Morakinyo and Asha Parker-Wallace

13 Apr 2026
Benjamin Voisin
Film

Benjamin Voisin on reading sad philosophy and smoking for The Stranger

Benjamin Voisin’s remarkable turn as Meursault in the new adaptation of Albert Camus’ novel looks set to bring him international stardom... though he may make you want to start smoking again

13 Apr 2026
Ava Joe
Music

One to Watch: Siren of heartache Ava Joe

Ava Joe is one of the coolest new singer-songwriters in London, with a style and sensibility aimed at taking listeners into another world to have their heartstrings plucked

9 Apr 2026
Dua Lipa, curator of the London Literature Festival in the Southbank Centre's 75th year
Music

Dua Lipa to curate London Literature Festival 2026

The pop superstar and founder of a hugely influential book club, will be taking over the Festival, which forms part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations

3 Apr 2026