The Thread

PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for August 2026 starring Cate Blanchett

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  1. Cate Blanchett in Electra/Persona

Blanchett (The Seagull, Barbican) stars opposite Nina Hoss (The Cherry Orchard, Donmar) in Benedict Andrews’ (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Apollo Theatre) production fusing ancient myth and modern psychology at the Lyttelton at the National 19 August through 10 October 2026. Tickets

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SONG OF THE WEEK: Fault Lines by Family Stereo (week beginning Thursday 28 May 2026)

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WORTH A LOOK?: ****

Family Stereo is the ‘folkish rockery’ project of London-based songwriter Blake Watt who we 1st encountered at an east London gig last year accompanying his parents.

  • Read on for reasons including everything (but the girl) we know about debut album The Thread
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