RSC Middlemarch: The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for its two-part stage adaptation of George Eliot’s Middlemarch, with Nia Towle as Dorothea Brooke and Amanda Root doubling as Eliot and Mrs Cadwallader, opening at Stratford-upon-Avon’s Swan Theatre in October. Self Esteem film debut: Welsh musician Self Esteem (Rebecca Lucy Taylor) lands her first major feature film role in the 1980s Welsh drama Mountain, filmed around Holyhead, with a 2027 release expected. Live music in the UK spotlight: Olivia Dean’s sold-out “Art of Loving” show is being moved to Auckland’s Western Springs Bowl after a $2.5m upgrade, with the new semi-permanent stage ready for October 17. Radio scandal: Ofcom says Radio Caroline breached broadcasting rules after a staff member played prerecorded “King Charles death” audio “out of curiosity,” triggering a false on-air announcement. Pop-punk power: Wet Leg closed Capitol Hill Block Party with a fist-pumping set, including “Catch These Fists” and “Chaise Longue,” capping a standout rock headline run. Dance music legacy: Faithless headlined Sziget Festival 2026 in Budapest, delivering classics like “Insomnia” and “Saltwater” alongside deeper cuts. Sport meets home pride: British sprinter Amy Hunt won 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, calling it a “coming of age” moment. Oasis Knebworth plans: Knebworth’s licence has been granted as Oasis 2027 planning continues, keeping the UK’s biggest reunion rumours firmly alive. Ticket fraud focus: New reporting highlights ticket fraud costs UK concertgoers £150m, as regulators and industry push for tougher protections.