Long-awaited albums, audacious political theatre and TV fit to follow Game of Thrones, plus film, dance, classical and more… our critics preview the new seasonYou know Oscar season is approaching when the weather gets chillier and the options at the cinema get a little more literary – and so autumn...

The director, actor, author, presenter and overachiever is joining us for a webchat on 5 September at 12pm BST 2.35pm BST Is there another actor who could deliver the line, “I came here to drink milk and kick ass, and I’ve just finished my milk” with as much deadpan aplomb...