MacMillan’s Christmas Oratorio review – a magical choral performance

The Resolution festival at The Place in London showcases innovative choreography, featuring works by Seirian Griffiths, Qi Song, and Isadora D’Héloïsa, with a focus on exploring in-between states. The standout piece, Interchange, presents a unique narrative of a recently deceased individual navigating bureaucratic challenges and revisiting significant relationships in his life.

Simon Rattle conducted a thrilling semi-staging of Janáček’s opera, The Makropulos Affair, at Barbican Hall, London, captivating audiences with a performance that maintained high tension throughout its two-hour duration. The London Symphony Orchestra accompanied a commanding cast, showcasing the opera's compelling narrative without an interval.

Sting has paid £600,000 in royalties to his former bandmates from The Police after discovering a historic underpayment, following a lawsuit in London's High Court. This payment highlights issues of financial transparency and fairness within the music industry.

Nan Goldin's The Ballad of Sexual Dependency, now over 40 years old, continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing a collection of photographs taken between 1973 and 1986. The work has been presented in various formats, including slide shows and video, capturing intimate moments and emotional depth through its portrayal of relationships and personal struggles.

The immersive theatre company Punchdrunk has launched a new multiplayer stealth game titled 'Lander 23' at its headquarters in Woolwich, south-east London. Photographer Tristram Kenton was granted exclusive access to capture the experience in a series of images.