DENNIS BROE finds much to praise in the new South African Netflix series, but wonders why it feels forced to sell out its heroine

CARL DEATH introduces a new book which explores how African science fiction is addressing climate change

In his second round-up, EWAN CAMERON picks excellent solo shows that deal with Scottishness, Englishness and race as highlights

Fiery words from the Bard in Blackpool and Edinburgh, and Evidence Based Punk Rock from The Protest Family

MATTHEW HAWKINS is mesmerised by a performance that dissolves the line between audience and performer

MATTHEW SHARPE recommends the essays of a Renaissance politician that instruct and unnerve after 400 years

GAVIN O’TOOLE welcomes the reissue of a seminal work of revolutionary theory that have genuine relevance in the current context