From Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere to IT: Welcome to Derry – your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Jeremy Allen White channels the Boss in a hotly tipped new biopic, and Pennywise the clown returns to terrorise unsuspecting children in a spooky horror prequel seriesSpringsteen: Deliver Me from NowhereOut now The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White plays the Boss in this buzzed-about Bruce Springsteen biopic focusing on the period when he was making his 1982 album Nebraska (so, post-Born to Run but pre-Born in the USA), with Jeremy Strong playing critic turned producer Jon Landau.The MastermindOut now Kelly Reichardt returns with an art heist movie inspired by a real robbery in 1970s Massachusetts, in which two Gauguins, a Picasso and a Rembrandt were nicked.Here, it’s Arthur Dove paintings that catch the eye of Josh O’Connor’s art thief James Blaine Mooney.ParaNormanOut now An odd dearth of family films has left a gap in the market into which this rerelease of 2012’s animated adventure ParaNorman has decided to slip.Norman Babcock (Kodi Smit-McPhee) is the misfit 11-year-old who speaks with the dead, enabling a spooky adventure to unfold in time for Halloween.
Regretting YouOut now Josh Boone is best known for directing the adaptation of the romantic novel The Fault in Our Stars, and he’s back to similar territory here with another romance novel adaptation, this time about a mother (Allison Williams) and daughter (McKenna Grace) forging new romantic connections in the wake of a traumatic event.Catherine BraySamia26 to 28 October; tour starts Glasgow Currently enjoying a viral moment thanks to TikTok getting hold of 2022’s atmospheric downer Pool, New York-based singer-songwriter Samia arrives in the UK for a short tour.Expect a big reaction when that song appears, but there’s much to enjoy across her three albums of fragile indie rock.Michael CraggFreak Queer RaveNew Century, Manchester, 25 October Berlin-based dance provocateur Lsdxoxo – whose recent DGTL ANML mixtape featured the likes of Shygirl and Boys Noize – brings his unashamedly queer blend of ghetto house, techno and pop to Manchester for this all-nighter.Sam Quealy and Surusinghe add to the night’s free-spirited celebration.
MCThe Railway ChildrenGlyndebourne Opera House, Lewes, 30 October & 1 November (two perfs) One might have thought Mark-Anthony Turnage had all the awards for new opera this year safely tied up with the premiere of his superb Festen at Covent Garden last February,Embarking upon another adaptation, Turnage and his librettist Rachel Hewer take E Nesbit’s children’s novel as their starting point,Andrew ClementsThe NecksLondon, 26 October; Bristol, 27 October; Birmingham, 28 October The Australian improv trio formed in 1987, originally to apply avant-jazz methods to the minimalism of Terry Riley and Steve Reich,Decades later, all their gigs still sound fresh and different,Pianist-organist Chris Abrahams, bassist Lloyd Swanton and drummer Tony Buck reassemble for three UK dates.
John FordhamThe Singh Twins and Flora IndicaKew Gardens, London, to 12 April Kew’s botanical wonderland grew alongside the British empire.You can feel the echoes of global history everywhere here from its Pagoda to Palm House.The Singh Twins explore the colonial dimension of plant-collecting alongside a show of Indian botanical art commissioned by British plant fanciers from 1790 to 1850.Turner: Always ContemporaryWalker Art Gallery, Liverpool, 25 October to 22 FebruarySome quite surprising artists measure themselves up against JMW Turner in what may be the most provocative exhibition of his 250th anniversary year.Who knew Jeff Koons was a fan of the great romantic painter? Claude Monet, Maggi Hambling and more also star in a survey of Turner’s continuing influence.
Robert MacBryde and Robert ColquhounCharleston, East Sussex, to 12 April These hard-living gay painters who met at Glasgow School of Art in 1933 haunt the history of modern British art.For friends such as Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon they were models of artistic bohemianism and avant garde adventure – if not financial success.How does their work hold up today?El AnatsuiOctober Gallery and Goodman Gallery, London, to 29 November The great Ghanaian artist returns to London with more of his magical creations.El Anatsui is a conjurer of materials who can turn bottle tops and product labels into glistening veils of beauty.Here, in a show of new works across two venues, he makes intricate modernist surfaces from wood.
Jonathan JonesRoss NobleOn tour to 22 March One of the pre-eminent figures in the 00s standup boom (nine DVD releases in nine years), Noble’s surreal comedy is still going strong.Witness the Newcastle native’s inimitable improvisational jams in new tour show Cranium of Curiosities.Rachel AroestiLittle BrotherSoho theatre, London, to 22 November Eoin McAndrew’s new play won the Verity Bargate award, which does such a brilliant job of unearthing meaty new work.It’s a dark comedy set in Belfast and is about the dangerously destructive relationship between two siblings.Miriam GillinsonAn Oak TreeBrighton Dome, 30 October to 1 November Rory Kinnear takes a turn in Tim Crouch’s elusive but electrifying play.
Kinnear will join Crouch on stage, having never read the play, and bring to life a story about grief, loss, magic and transformation,MGThe NutcrackerThe Radlett Centre, Radlett, 28 October; The Stag, Sevenoaks, 31 October; then touring to 20 DecemberLike Creme Eggs appearing in shops in January, it feels too early for Nutcracker season,The first of the year comes from New English Ballet Theatre, a ompany of young dancers in a new production by the Royal Ballet’s Valentino Zucchetti,Lyndsey WinshipSign up to Inside SaturdayThe only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine,Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend.
after newsletter promotionIT: Welcome to DerrySky Atlantic & Now, 27 October, 9pm Not another trip to 1990s Northern Ireland, but a sojourn to 1960s Maine, where the evil clown Pennywise is hunting for local children.Director Andy Muschietti helms this prequel to his hit 2017 film adaptation of the Stephen King novel; Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the iconically nightmarish antagonist.Down Cemetery RoadApple TV+, 29 October Before Slow Horses, Slough House and the incomparably flatulent Jackson Lamb, Mick Herron penned a book series about Oxford-based private detective Zoë Boehm.This adaptation of the first tale – involving an explosion and a missing child – boasts a leather-jacketed, estuary-accented Emma Thompson in the title role.Ruth Wilson and Adeel Akhtar co-star.
Once Upon a Time in SpaceBBC Two & iPlayer, 27 October, 9pm The previous two instalments in director James Bluemel’s mesmerisingly evocative documentary about complex geopolitics focused on the Iraq war and the Troubles,Now he’s using the same immersive techniques to tell a markedly different kind of story about the past and future of humankind’s movements in space,Daisy May and Charlie Cooper’s NightwatchBBC Two & iPlayer, 26 October, 9,30pm It’s not just comedy that unites the sibling co-creators of This Country, Daisy May and Charlie Cooper, both have a penchant for the paranormal,Now the pair have reunited for a series of sleepovers in Britain’s spookiest buildings, during which they’ll bicker, banter and lie in wait for a supernatural encounter.
RAThe Outer Worlds 2PS5, Xbox, PC; out 29 October Fan-favourite role-playing game studio Obsidian (creator of Fallout: New Vegas and this year’s Avowed) expands its humorous space-faring universe with a sequel,Expect revamped combat, larger worlds with more seamless exploration, and a story packed with corporate satire,Mortal Kombat: Legacy KollectionPS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, PC; out 30 October After exploring the history of Tetris, Atari and Jeff Minter, Digital Eclipse gives Mortal Kombat the interactive doc treatment, with playable versions of the fighting franchise’s early iterations – including added multiplayer support – and behind-the-scenes interviews,Matthew ReynoldsDave – The Boy Who Played the HarpOut now Four years after his last album, We’re All Alone in This Together, Brit award-winning rapper Dave returns with his highly anticipated third LP,Appetites have been whetted further given he’s been basically silent since Sprinter, his UK No 1 collaboration with Central Cee, dominated summer 2023.
Sigrid – There’s Always More That I Could SayOut now Featuring singles that touch on endearing social awkwardness (Jellyfish), broken relationships (Two Years) and the resultant emotional shutdown (Fort Knox), the third album by Norwegian pop star Sigrid is loaded with skyscraping bops anchored by freewheeling catharsis.Halle – Love? Or Something Like ItOut now Having released two excellent albums alongside her sister Chloe, Halle Bailey, AKA Ariel in 2023’s The Little Mermaid, steps out alone on this solo debut.Co-written by Raye, single Braveface channels Halle’s much-publicised recent relationship breakdown and showcases her extraordinary R&B voice.Brandi Carlile – Returning to Myself Out now Sixth months after her UK No 1 album with Elton John, the US singer-songwriter releases her eighth solo record.Co-produced alongside Andrew Watt and Aaron Dessner, with help from Justin Vernon, its 10 tracks focus on the importance of standing strong and the comfort of being held up by others.
MCThe White House EffectNetflix, 31 October Using only archival footage, this often shocking film recounts how George HW Bush’s administration made several key decisions in the early 90s that have since shaped the way we respond to the climate crisis.Low CulturePodcast Culture website the Quietus’s subscriber podcast takes a monthly deep dive into a work of art they deem essential.Editors John Doran and Luke Turner bring their insights to everything from Alice Coltrane’s spiritual jazz to Octavia Butler’s writing.smalinYouTube Composer Stephen Malinowski’s Music Animation Machine is a delightfully interesting program that visualises classical scores in 3D motion.Viewers of all ages and expertise can follow works by Bach, Satie and more on his YouTube channel.
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How to make sweet-and-sour pork – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
Sweet-and-sour sauce, which hails from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou and is much loved in nearby Hong Kong, has been a victim of its own popularity – you can now buy sweet-and-sour-flavour Pot Noodles, crisps and even dips. But, when made with care, the crunchy meat, tangy sauce and sweet fruit will remind you why you fell for it in the first place.Prep 20 min Marinate 30 min+ Cook 10 min Serves 2For the marinade200g pork loin or lean shoulder 1 garlic clove 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp rice wine, or dry sherry ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp Chinese five-spice powder (optional)To cook1 onion, peeled 1 green pepper, stalk, seeds and pith discarded 1 mild red chilli 1 egg 60g cornflour, plus extra to coatNeutral oil, for frying100g pineapple chunksFor the sauce2 tbsp apricot jam – the lower in sugar, the better1 tbsp cranberry sauce – ditto1 good squeeze lemon or lime juice25-40g soft light brown sugar 2½ tbsp Chinese red vinegar, or rice vinegar1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp cornflour, or potato starchI’ve chosen to make this with pork (spare ribs also work well, if you don’t mind a bone; if possible, get your butcher to chop them up), but chicken thigh or breast, chunks of firm white fish or firm tofu would also work well. Anything that can be battered and fried without giving off too much water is a safe bet.Cut the pork into strips about 1cm wide, then peel and crush the garlic
Fete, Chelmsford, Essex: ‘It absolutely dares to be different’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
Fête in Chelmsford has made a big splash on the Essex food scene, snapping up local plaudits for this quaint, neighbourhood restaurant in a cobbled courtyard. Quaint isn’t a word I use often, but nor do I eat at many places with a spacious upstairs bar area that doubles as a yoga studio. Go for the spice bag potatoes with tropea onions and roast chilli, stay for the 45-minute flow yoga with Amanda.Actually, scrap that: do not even dream of pulling shapes after eating too many spiced onions. Leave it a couple of hours
Helen Goh’s recipe for forest floor cake | The sweet spot
The forest has always been a place of mystery. In fairy tales, it’s where children get lost, where witches build houses made of cake, and where transformations occur in the shadow of trees. But it’s also a place of deep, loamy quiet – a world that hums with hidden life. This cake draws on that dark magic: a tender chocolate sponge, earthy and aromatic with cocoa powder and olive oil, topped with a rosemary-infused ganache and strewn with textures that nod to moist soil, fallen leaves, moss, bark and fungi. It’s Halloween baking, but less fright night and more folklore
Peter Hall obituary
My grandfather Peter Hall, who has died aged 82, was one of England’s best known winegrowers. The writer Andrew Jefford described him as “the father of the contemporary English wine scene” – a significant feat for anyone, let alone a man who taught himself winemaking from a paperback, and whose self-planted vineyard totalled six acres.Breaky Bottom Vineyard, near Lewes, in East Sussex, was Peter’s passion. For five decades he worked meticulously on it: tending the vines by hand, labelling each bottle and taking the maligned Seyval Blanc variety from punchline to prizewinner.Peter was born at Rangeworthy Court, his family’s country home in Gloucestershire, and grew up in Notting Hill, London, together with his brothers Rémy and Patrick
‘Fermented in the gut’: scientists uncover clues about kopi luwak coffee’s unique taste
It is a coffee beloved by Hollywood and influencers – now researchers say they have found an ingredient that could help explain the unique flavour of kopi luwak.Also known as civet coffee, kopi luwak is produced from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian palm civet. The resulting product is not only rare, but very expensive – costing about £130 for 500g.It is also controversial, with animal welfare experts raising concerns that some producers keep civets in battery-style conditions.Researchers say they have uncovered new clues as to the coffee’s unusual taste, revealing unroasted beans retrieved from civet poo have differences in their fat content to those from ripe coffee berries manually collected from trees
Leftover wine? Now we’re cooking | Hannah Crosbie on drinks
I love to cook with wine – sometimes I even put it in the food! So the saying goes, and whenever I see it on a birthday card, driftwood wall-hanging or kooky coaster, I can’t help but make a mental note that I agree.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.That said, I haven’t always seen the point of cooking with wine, and particularly of cooking wine
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