‘I’m not always nice’: Hugh Jackman on anger, vulnerability and the loss of his father
X-Men made him a star; now The Son is giving him a shot at an Oscar. The actor talks about family, superheroes and the sexual misconduct claims against director Bryan Singer
July 2022
‘I put my trauma on display’ – Keala Settle on hating her signature song This Is Me
Her rendition of the bearded lady’s number from The Greatest Showman caused a sensation. But, as the Hawaiian-born star joins Sister Act, she reveals how the reaction may have contributed to her mini-stroke
July 2019
The real story behind The Greatest Showman is one of exploitation. It’s time we told it
Rhoda Roberts
New First Nations cabaret Natives Go Wild will reveal the shocking true history of Indigenous people and the circus – through song, dance and humour
February 2019
Hugh Jackman announces Australian arena tour, as The Greatest Showman looks set for sequel
‘My knees are bending in ways they haven’t in a while,’ says the 50-year-old actor, of his all-singing, all-dancing live show
January 2019
Forget Netflix - UK cinemas report best year at box office since 1970
Britons went to the movies 177m times in 2018, lured by local and Hollywood hits
December 2018
2018: the year in pop culture
Mary Poppins, The BFG and Spectre: your complete Christmas film guide
November 2018
The greatest showman? Hugh Jackman announces world tour
Actor to perform hits from musicals including The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables across Europe and North America
October 2018
Shortcuts
How This Is Me became the new Let It Go – the ultimate anthem for the identity politics era
The Greatest Showman’s ode to being scarred and bruised but still proud, has taken over from the Frozen hit as the power ballad of the moment. It might even save the Labour party ...
July 2018
Here We Go Again: how critics learned to stop worrying and love Mamma Mia!
Laura Snapes
The sequel to the Abba musical is earning significantly better reviews than the maligned original. Is it actually a better film – or a sign of shifting cultural values?
May 2018
How The Sound of Music led the way for the critic-proof hit musical
Box office analysis: UK
Avengers: Infinity War goes cosmic with huge £29m opening at UK box office
April 2018
Box office analysis: UK
Rampage digs its heels in at UK box office, but sunshine is real winner
Box office analysis: UK
On the Rampage: Dwayne Johnson hunts down Peter Rabbit at UK box office
Box office analysis: UK
Peter Rabbit digs in for a fourth week on top at UK box office
Box office analysis: UK
Peter Rabbit outruns Ready Player One at UK box office
March 2018
Circus freak: why The Greatest Showman is still going on and on at the box office
Box office analysis: UK
Peter Rabbit thumps Pacific Rim: Uprising at the UK box office
Box office analysis: UK
Peter Rabbit kicks Black Panther off the top of the UK box office
Box office analysis: UK
Black Panther still purring at UK box office as it passes $1bn worldwide
