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THE COUNTDOWN: After nearly two decades and more than 30 films, Marvel has had to deal with its fair share of controversies. Whether it was fan backlash or mind-boggling creative decisions Greg Evans looks back at 12 times the studio found itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons

In a busy week for Sophocles and star casting, Rami Malek is the weak link in a radical new Oedipus with dancing chorus, while Brie Larson’s snarling Elektra is a marvel in the murk

The Captain Marvel star is a magnetic frontwoman in Daniel Fish’s radical rewiring of the ancient play

The Greek tragedies ask unpalatable questions. That is why they’re enjoying a revival in 2025, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer

It girls can't stop making the chop.

Sophocles’ classic about the bitter pursuit of justice – now revived by Daniel Fish – reveals fresh truths each time

The comedians eat and drink their way around Málaga. Plus: Brie Larson talks to Graham Norton about her West End show. Here’s what to watch this evening

Gary Oldman’s tackling Beckett, Strictly winner Chris McCausland is on a huge standup tour – and mods can rev their scooters to a dance Quadrophenia

Check out off-duty Avengers in movies far outside the MCU

This pixie needs to be seen to be believed.

Love, death, grief, power, revenge: Greek tragedies get to the essence of the human experience. Here, writers and artists select their favourite plays, music and films inspired by ancient classics, from The Hunger Games to a Santana hit