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Netflix, the Obamas, and the new cultural elite streaming your way
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Netflix, the Obamas, and the new cultural elite streaming your way

Myth me? The Greek gods saving UK theatre
Talking Gods, a digital festival of five reimagined Greek myths takes place on April 5-9 with a modern mythological tale premiering each night, followed by a live Zoom Q&A: Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Aphrodite and Icarus
Culture

Myth me? The Greek gods saving UK theatre

A Lonely Man by Chris Power: Short story star had more in his locker
A Lonely Man book review
Books

A Lonely Man by Chris Power: Short story star had more in his locker

Massimo Bottura: 'Kids are always open to trying things. But adults? No.'
TV

Massimo Bottura: 'Kids are always open to trying things. But adults? No.'

H Is For Happiness: A film with its heart utterly on its sleeve
H is for happiness
Film

H Is For Happiness: A film with its heart utterly on its sleeve

‘You can almost smell it’: How music moves us during lockdown
Music can move us, writes Malcolm Jack. Image credit: InHouse illustration
Music

‘You can almost smell it’: How music moves us during lockdown

Gabrielle: 'Dreams definitely can come true!'
Gabrielle has spoken to The Big Issue in a new interview. Image credit: Supplied
Music

Gabrielle: 'Dreams definitely can come true!'

In an age of crisis, we can't afford rulers who lie to us
Boris Johnson's government owes much of its authority to Brexit, says Michael Peel.
Books

In an age of crisis, we can't afford rulers who lie to us

Thaddea Graham, star of The Irregulars: 'Representation is important'
TV

Thaddea Graham, star of The Irregulars: 'Representation is important'

Gabrielle: 'There was no one like me in pop music'
Gabrielle has spoken to The Big Issue in a new interview. Image credit: Supplied
Music

Gabrielle: 'There was no one like me in pop music'

The lyrics of sea shanties are dated but the melodies and rhythms persist
The Big Issue's crystal ball has been reliable as of late, writes Claire Jackson. Illustration: In house
Music

The lyrics of sea shanties are dated but the melodies and rhythms persist

Bertie, the dog who saved me from myself
When I’m distressed, Bertie can tell, writes Kate Leaver. Image credit: Piqsels
Books

Bertie, the dog who saved me from myself

Deutschland 83: Reminding us what a thrill the past really was
P30911 Original Film Title: DEUTSCHLAND 83. English Title: DEUTSCHLAND 83. Film Director: EDWARD BERGER. Year: 2015. Stars: JONAS NAY. Credit: RTL/UFA FICTION / Album
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Deutschland 83: Reminding us what a thrill the past really was

Imelda May on the music that made her: 'Gigs are like making love'
Imelda May The Music That Made Me
rock 'n' roll

Imelda May on the music that made her: 'Gigs are like making love'

Documentaries about prisons everyone should see
TV

Documentaries about prisons everyone should see

Russell Watson: The Big Singalong offers hope after a hard year
Music

Russell Watson: The Big Singalong offers hope after a hard year

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
The Cut by Chris Brookmyre: Thrills, humour, style and skill
Books

The Cut by Chris Brookmyre: Thrills, humour, style and skill

Hotel Cartagena by Simone Buchholz: A nerve-shredder with heart
The main action takes place over a single night in a swanky restaurant on the top floor of Hotel Cartagena in Hamburg
Books

Hotel Cartagena by Simone Buchholz: A nerve-shredder with heart

Minari makes America seem like a land of opportunity again
Minari
Film

Minari makes America seem like a land of opportunity again

Creation Stories: As with Oasis, you might find you prefer the early stuff
TV

Creation Stories: As with Oasis, you might find you prefer the early stuff