'We’ve been here before – bizarre men naming themselves king and behaving horribly': author Max Porter on hope, history and his dog, Happy
The bestselling writer fears for growing crises in both politics and literacy, he tells Jude Rogers – so he’s written a children’s book to get back to a ‘joyful place’
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He was looking for a job, now he’s found a job: Burnham, Manchester and the power of the Smiths
The band inspired the UK's new PM as a teenager. Now his generation has reached middle age, he is using their lyrics to explain policy – and perhaps even speak to a new electoral coalition with adherents from left and right, writes Jude Rogers
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Review of the Week: The Color of Rain by Aja Monet
The American blues poet’s new album moves from neo-soul to spiky social commentary in a thrilling, sonically inventive mix, writes Jude Rogers
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‘WWE wrestling formed the blueprint!’ Munya Chawawa on Trump’s journey from Wrestlemania to the White House
The comedian answers the Nerve Q&A - on his new documentary tracing the links between Maga and the world of TV wrestling, the joy of Lime-bikes and the inspiration behind his Black Boys Theatre Club. Interview by Jude Rogers
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Review of the Week: Our Town
The Welsh National Theatre’s first large-scale production, currently on tour with artistic director Michael Sheen in the lead role, brings a shimmering Celtic quality to Thornton Wilder’s tale of smalltown America, writes Jude Rogers
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