THE MAIN EVENT
The TV Show: King Lear
Anthony Hopkins (pictured with Florence Pugh as Cordelia) leads a top-notch British cast in Richard Eyre’s brilliant adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy. Mon, BBC2, 9.30pm
The Dance Show: Xenos
Making his final appearance as a dancer in a full-length piece, Akram Khan uses his unique blend of classical kathak and contemporary dance to tell the story of a shell-shocked colonial soldier during WWI. Tue to Jun 9, Sadler’s Wells, London
The Art Show: Antony Gormley – Subject
The newly refurbished Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge hosts an exhibition dedicated to the Angel Of The North sculptor. Highlights include the floating, cast-iron Edge III (above). Until Aug 27
The Comedy Show: Shappi Khorsandi
Nelson’s mistress Emma Hamilton is the inspiration behind Khorsandi’s latest show which visits Newport on the Isle of Wight, Sheffield and Salford this week. Touring until Jun 11
The Festival: Hay Festival
This year’s line-up includes talks by the likes of Jim Broadbent (tonight), Jilly Cooper (Thu) and Rose McGowan (above, Sat). Until Jun 3
The Gig: Gareth Malone
Britain’s favourite choirmaster (above) embarks on a new tour, taking in Coventry (tonight), Southend (Mon), Guildford (Tue), Edinburgh (Thu), Dundee (Fri), Gateshead (Jun 4), Nottingham (Jun 5) and Preston (Jun 6)
The Film: Solo
The force is strong with Alden Ehrenreich (above) as he takes on the role of a young Han Solo in the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise. Out now
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