Yaw culture fix

Catch a new blockbuster ballet and see scrappy sitcom Fleabag on stage with this month’s cultural picks

ART FASHIONED FROM NATURE AT THE V&A, LONDON

A pineapple-fibre clutch bag, Emma Watson’s monochrome Calvin Klein dress made from recycled plastic bottles, and garments by designers from Poiret to Erdem are among the 300 beautiful, intriguing and unsettling objects Fashioned From Nature that feature in this blockbuster exhibition at the capital’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Tracing the complex relationship between fashion and the natural world, this show will dazzle the eyes and provoke the mind.

From 21st April until 27th January 2019 (vam.ac.uk)

FILM TULLY

When Marlo, played by the dazzling, blade-sharp Charlize Theron, is gifted a night nanny for a month when her brother suspects she’s heading for a breakdown, she is initially wary of the perceived opulence. But when Tully, played by Mackenzie Davis, arrives, the pair come to form a unique bond in this funny, observant and empathetic story. The script is whip-smart and hilarious – no surprise, given that it’s penned by screenwriter Diablo Cody (of Juno and Jennifer’s Body fame) – and thoughtfully prods questions of family, parenthood, career and life.

In cinemas from 20th April

THEATRE FLEABAG UK TOUR, VENUES NATIONWIDE

Phoebe Waller Bridge’s BAFTA award-winning TV portrayal of the modern single woman first hit the stage in January at London’s Soho Theatre. Now the solo show goes on tour, with Maddie Rice playing the filthy, funny protagonist. Sate yourself ahead of the TV version’s second season, which is due to return next year, by rounding up your best girls and booking tickets pronto.

Opens 26th April at Wales Millennium Centre, touring until 9th June

BALLET SWAN LAKE, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, LONDON

It's one of the best-loved and known ballets of all time, so don’t miss the chance to catch the Royal Ballet’s dazzling new production of Swan Lake. Our hot ticket? Principal Dancer Marianela Núñez, who celebrates 20 years with the company this year, plays the role of Odette/odile on the 17th and 21st May, and the 1st and 12th June. If you can’t make it to the capital, see the show at cinemas nationwide on 12th June as part of the Royal Opera House’s Live Cinema Season.

From 17th May until 21st June 2018 (roh.org.uk)