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CHANEIL KULAR & MARGHERITA BARBIERI
Cosmic horror meets raw emotional truth in Skylight, the haunting new short film from director Barnaby Boulton. Premiering at the prestigious Raindance Film Festival, the film blends psychological unease with striking visual storytelling, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the complexities of love, trust, and toxic relationships. We sat down with stars Chaneil Kular and Margherita Barbieri to discuss the film's unique themes, their deeply layered characters, the challenges of bringing such intense emotions to life, and what audiences can expect from this thought-provoking and unsettling cinematic experience.
CONNOR FINCH
Returning as Jack in the second series of Bookish, Connor Finch steps back into the post-war world of 1946 London with a character who has grown more settled, more open and increasingly hopeful about his future. Best known for roles including Street Baxter in Everything I Know About Love, Finch brings warmth and depth to Jack, whose unlikely bond with Gabriel Book sees him drawn further into the mysteries surrounding his family. With romance, action and plenty of intrigue promised this season, Finch reveals what it’s like working alongside creator and star Mark Gatiss, embracing a complex character and bringing Jack’s journey of hope, new beginnings and self-discovery to life.
THE ODYSSEY, A DISCUSSION
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the classic Greek epic, The Odyssey, is, in many contexts, a juxtaposition of both man’s wit and folly. It exhibits this concept through parallel processes of men succumbing to desire in contrast with Odysseus’s single greatest virtue, patience. It serves as a meditation on the role of willpower and human connection in driving perseverance.
PARSON JAMES
For Parson James, music has always been more than a creative outlet - it has been a way to understand the world, find identity, and make sense of life’s chaos. Growing up in South Carolina as a queer, mixed-race child, James found an early sense of belonging through music, inspired by everyone from Selena and Mariah Carey to Johnny Cash, Bill Withers and Amy Winehouse. From singing in his local Baptist church to developing his own deeply personal songwriting style, honesty has remained at the heart of his artistry...
BEKS
After a decade of touring, writing, producing and building an audience independently, BEKS is finally seeing the seeds of her hard work bloom. From having her music featured on television to stepping onto the panel as a guest judge on Drag Race Down Under vs. The World, the artist is entering a thrilling new chapter. Her infectious single, Melodrama, has become a standout moment, bringing together her punk roots and love of dance music into one theatrical, high-energy anthem. With remixes on the way, new music already brewing in the studio, and a feminist EDM track set to arrive soon, BEKS is embracing the momentum - and preparing for what comes next.
JORJA SMITH
London, Friday 21 August 2026: The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure and retail destination, owned and operated by AEG, has announced singer-songwriter and two-time BRIT Award winner, Jorja Smith, as the next artist to join the 20th birthday line-up. Jorja Smith’s show will take place on Saturday 17 July 2027.
Celebrating The O2 at twenty throughout summer 2027, the birthday series will bring together an exciting and diverse line-up of artists, spanning rising stars to global icons, across a range of genres.
NATALIE WINTER
Natalie Winter’s creative world sits at the intersection of streetwear, photography, and storytelling. What began with childhood curiosity, experimenting with disposable cameras and studying photography, naturally evolved into a career shaped by instinct and observation. Early trips to London and its street style culture introduced her to fashion, eventually leading to opportunities like shooting for Urban Outfitters and blending her eye behind the lens with her personal style.
ONE SCOOP STORE
One Scoop Store, the pre-loved retailer founded by vintage expert Holly Watkins, has opened a second store in Stoke Newington and is introducing menswear for the first time. With the vintage and resale market continuing to thrive, it’s becoming a more condensed space for independent retailers, but keeping ahead of the curve with face-to-face community sales and introducing new stock that customers are looking for, like menswear, is the way to stay at the forefront of the growing industry. We spoke to Holly about all things vintage, timeless classics and real-life shopping.
MASON BLAKE
Mason Blake is a rising Gen Z fashion and content creator known for his humour, authenticity, and bold self-expression. Positioning himself as an “online best friend,” he has built a loyal audience through relatable, story-driven content and his playful “delulu” alter ego.
Blending fashion with personality, Blake uses style as a form of self-expression, confidently exploring different sides of his identity. Alongside major brand collaborations and standout moments like his first TK Maxx billboard, he continues to use his platform to champion representation as a Black queer creator.
DON ONE
As one of the UK’s leading drag kings, Don One is no stranger to challenging expectations and celebrating queer identity. Now, they are taking audiences on a journey through LGBTQ+ history with Time Travelling Queers, a bold new podcast blending comedy, storytelling and fascinating historical discoveries...
LIA GOLD & JONNI KNIGHT
Lia Gold and Jonni Knight have quickly become one of the most recognisable partnerships in the interiors world. Following their breakout appearance on Interior Design Masters, where their natural friendship and creative chemistry won over viewers, the duo have continued to build on that success with their podcast, ’Til Design Do Us Part.
ALISTAIR PETRIE
With a career spanning acclaimed television, film and theatre, Alistair Petrie brings a wealth of experience and emotional depth to his latest role in Brian Friel’s A Month in the Country at the Donmar Warehouse. Making his Donmar debut under the direction of Lyndsey Turner, Petrie was drawn to the play’s deeply human exploration of unrequited love, longing, regret and the lives we imagine for ourselves...