Page 167 - FINAL_Theatre of Sound Coverage Book

14. Pop: Lana Del Rey

The American floats through pop on a cloud of her own, giving us not one but two dreamy,
intimate, pin-sharp albums: Chemtrails Over the Country Club and Blue Banisters.

13. Theatre: Four Quartets

Ralph Fiennes was on sterling and stirring form, not so much talking as walking us through T S
Eliot’s late poetic masterwork summing up life’s rich, tear-stained tapestry. Read the full review.

12. Art: Jean Dubuffet: Brutal Beauty

The first retrospective in Britain since 1966 for the revolutionary postwar French artist was utterly
exhilarating, exploding with art that felt alive. Read the full review.

11. Film: Dune

Denis Villeneuve’s magisterial adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert science-fiction novel was a
vital reminder of just how singular and strange the blockbuster can be. Read the full review.

10. Television: Oprah with Meghan and Harry

Over two astonishing hours, the royals burnt their bridges while Oprah handed them the matches.
A box-office interview to rival Diana’s Panorama. Read the full review.

9. Comedy: Lara Ricote

Lara Ricote thoroughly deserved her win at this year’s Funny Women Awards. The most exciting
young stand-up on the circuit, she’s a giddy, gawky star in the making.

8. Dance: Romeo and Juliet, Royal Ballet

MacMillan’s subtle steps, Prokofiev’s score, Royal Ballet’s magnificent production and a kinetic
young cast combined for a nail-biter of an evening. Read the full review.