What we watched and read in 2025

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Did you know that Thomas Müntzer, leader of the German Peasants’ War in 1525, used a rainbow flag to rally his followers? It’s an aptly exuberant image for the radical charisma of Müntzer, and for the

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Our critic looks back at the best, worst, most underrated and most irritating performances of 2025 and recommends the plays to see this Christmas