Royal Academy’s Festival of Ideas
The RA is hosting a series of thought-provoking talks and lectures, with the last few speakers appearing this weekend. Hear from Sebastian Faulks, Michael Morpurgo, Don McCullin, and panel talks on everything from conceptual art to the young adult novel.
Until 16 September, Royal Academy, London
Christian Marclay: The Clock
Marclay’s 2010 installation The Clock returns to the Tate Modern. Lasting 24 hours, Marclay has painstakingly edited thousands of images of clocks from film and television, a kind of meta-clock. Fascinating … and timely.
Until 20 January, Tate Modern, London
Midnight Matinee Othello
The famously atmospheric, brooding play is rather aptly being put on as a midnight matinee at The Globe.
14 September, The Globe, London
The Television Will be Revolutionised: Channel 4 Film Collectives
The Barbican Cinema is showing three films from the Channel 4 archives from the 70s and 80s. Dealing with feminism, race riots, strikes, and industrial work, these politically charged films are as important today as they were when they were first made.
Until 16 September, Barbican Cinema, London
London Podcast Festival
The popular festival returns this weekend. Hear over 50 live recordings of everything from the intricacies of the smallest language in the world on The Allusionist to the hugely successful podcast Griefcast.
Until 16 September, Kings Cross, London
Life in Motion: Egon Schiele / Francesca Woodman
Catch the last few days of this intense exhibition of two artists whose intimate, unflinching portraits work together beautifully.
Until 23 September, Tate Liverpool, Liverpool
Crazy Rich Asians
A rom-com depicting the lives of a rich Singapore elite, this critically-acclaimed film based on Kevin Kwan’s novel is a must see.
In Cinemas Nationwide.
London Design Festival
The festival returns to London for its sixteenth year, celebrating London as the ‘design capital of the world’ and hosting events in a number of architecturally striking buildings across the city.
15 – 23 September, various locations across London
The Humans
Steve Karam’s play was lauded as the ‘best play of the year’ by the New York Times on its Broadway run. Now in Hampstead, this family drama has lost none of its power in its journey over the pond.
Until 13 October, Hampstead Theatre, London
Open Future Festival
The Economist is hosting a festival to discuss political issues and, in their own words, to ‘remake the case for liberal values’. Look out for Yanis Varoufakis and Jesse Norman.
