The Critics

It’s an amazing paradox that something as tawdry as opera can produce such a pure expression of what it is to be human

As dramatic opera, The Passenger inhabits a grey zone of guard–prisoner relations

Opera begs leave to celebrate lunacy in a different way

If you’re going to jettison the essence of the song, why even bother?

The fault lay in the dirty minds of the viewers, he said

West End strikes a balance between keeping their spine and nostalgic appeal, whilst avoiding creakiness

It’s 30 years since Pulp Fiction hit cinemas, and what a time it was to be young

Welcome to a kaleidoscopic showcase of topical dramas in vivid settings

Paintings are appreciated best when there are few people around to spoil the view

The archly neutral now stands on the margins, looking out at a society of fear and outrage