Teenage Sex and Death at Camp MiasmaOut nowJane Schoenbrun’s third feature builds on their interest in queer horror, with a story about the fictional Camp Miasma slasher franchise, set to be resurrected by an up-and-coming director (Hannah Einbinder), who enters into a wild relationship with the star of the originals (Gillian Anderson). MutinyOut nowJason Statham is back in his favourite niche of action thriller: one guy pitted against a system or conspiracy, which he will try to unravel, and when that doesn’t work, smash it to bits. This time, he’s framed for the murder of his boss.
Annabelle Wallis and Adrian Lester also star. Spa WeekendOut nowA buddy comedy in the vein of Bridesmaids: Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris star in a tale of three childhood BFFs reunited for a fabulous weekend getaway, only to find a former friend, a total hot mess, gatecrashing their pampering sesh. Insidious: Out of the FurtherOut nowIn case you haven’t been keeping up, this is the sixth instalment in the Insidious franchise, which began in 2010 with a relatively simple haunted-house story.
In this latest outing, a young mother discovers she can bring back supernatural demons. Catherine Bray Rochelle JordanDublin, 25 August; Manchester, 26 August British-born, Canada-raised dance music maven Rochelle Jordan arrives in the UK and Ireland in support of last year’s excellent third album, Through the Wall. With a five-EP series of remixes slowly being released, expect these shows to be head-knocking, sweat-soaked affairs.
Michael Cragg Tyler, the CreatorVictoria Park, London, 28 & 29 August The mercurial rapper, singer, actor and fashion designer headlines two dates at this year’s east London-based All Points East series. Expect a zigzagging setlist careening between hip-hop, funk and electro, plus support across the two shows from the likes of Turnstile, Dijon and Rex Orange County. MC London Symphony Orchestra/PappanoSnape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape, 28 August The Proms may be London’s symphonic main stage in August, but one of the capital’s finest orchestras is decamping to East Anglia, armed with Bruckner’s thrilling Symphony No 9 and Gubaidulina’s Viola Concerto.
Antonio Pappano conducts, with Norwegian violist Eivind Ringstad. Flora Willson Tom Barford QuintetPeggy’s Skylight, Nottingham, 22 August; East Side Jazz Club, London, 25 August Young UK musician Tom Barford won the prestigious Kenny Wheeler prize in 2017 for his edgily inviting compositions – but is just as notable for his sax virtuosity. Expect vivacious Barford originals mixed with hip tributes to the music of sax legend Joe Henderson.
John Fordham Our Place in These WorldsElizabeth Xi Bauer, London, to 27 September A roving, constantly evolving exhibition that has been growing and touring since 2023, featuring work about migration, colonialism and collective identity by artists Esvin Alarcón Lam, Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín and Simón Vega. Hot Snakes Night ClubTaco!, London, 22 August to 13 September This hip experimental gallery in south-east London is being transformed into a cabaret club by artist Chloe Langlois for three weeks of live performances, workshops and experimental music, starting with a 24-hour occult marathon. Gender StoriesWalker Art Gallery, Liverpool, to 31 August With works by major artists such as David Hockney, Catherine Opie, Grayson Perry and Zanele Muholi, this show looks at how art can help us figure out the meaning of gender, and how it shapes our everyday lives.
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