Rent review – Jonathan Larson’s New York bohos move into the West End and unpack their passions
Tom Stoppard theatre, LondonStranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo leads the grief-stricken 90s musical about friends living under the threat of AidsIs Rent one of the musical greats? It’s a forever fan favourite – this new production extended its run even…
The Guardian view on the death penalty: Christa Pike’s execution was botched, but cruelty is inherent | Editorial
Three-quarters of nations have rightly abolished capital punishment in law or practice, but killing by the state has surged in the USWhat is the kindest way to kill? That’s the question being asked once more following Tennessee’s failed attempts to…
Under the Microscope: NASA-Made Material for Moon Manufacturing
Photos taken using a microscope reveal the colorful, kaleidoscope-like crystal structure of a new NASA-made material that could be used for manufacturing during future space missions. Developed at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, the material…
First Encounters: Julius Caesar review – so thrilling it kept a hall full of teens in pin-drop silence
Ormiston Bushfield Academy, PeterboroughAn intro to Shakespeare doesn’t get any better than the RSC’s revival of Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female prison-set production led by Harriet Walter, which is touring schoolsThe auditorium is stripped bare – a…
Laver Cup back in the balance as Team World match their captain Andre Agassi’s energy
Alex de Minaur recovers from match point down to beat Alexander ZverevCarlos Alcaraz launches comeback of his own to leave event level at 5-5For much of his afternoon on court against Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur seemed destined to end his day with…