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Opinion
Opinion
The odd fellowship of the Bard and science fiction
SARAH ANNES BROWN explores the appeal of Shakespeare's scenarios to sci-fi writers
Crime Fiction with Mat Coward: January 18, 2022
New titles from Seraphina Nova Glass, Hansjorg Schneider, Chris Nickson and Liza Cody
Jazz
Jazz
‘During the Trump years we needed spirituals to comfort us again’
Chris Searle speaks to saxophonist JAVON JACKSON on the release of his new album: The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni
Theatre Reviews
Theatre Reviews
A sharply written and beautifully performed piece of drama
SIMON PARSONS recommends an innovatory production that addresses the tragedies of Northern Ireland’s recent history
Album reviews with Ian Sinclair: January 17, 2022
New releases from JP Bimeni & The Black Belts, Beirut and Anais Mitchell
Book review
Book review
Revisiting critically the Brexit debate
A plea for understanding of the ‘left’ Brexit position and for unity, including among the nations within the UK, writes HELEN MERCER
Book Review
Book Review
‘Commodifying our collective ache’
GORDON PARSONS on a thought-provoking reflection on our out of joint times and a warning that there is no escape into the past
Book review
Book review
Imperial plunder masquerading as safeguarding of humanity’s heritage
SUE TURNER recommends a book that dissects the arrogant self-delusions of museums asked to return looted exhibits
Attila col
Attila col
Attila the Stockbroker Diary
On approaching tour dates, being pissed off by the anti-intellectualism of 'woke' as a pejorative term and joining protests in Worthing against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Cinema
Cinema
Film Round-Up: January 17, 2022
The Star's critics Maria Duarte and Van Connor review Memoria, Ascension, The Devil to Pay and Cow
