William Mullally

William Mullally

Arts & Culture Editor
William Mullally is Arts & Culture Editor at The National. An award-winning culture writer, he’s lived in the UAE since 2009 and chronicled the rise of the region’s diverse creative scenes. He’s served as Dubai Eye 103.8’s film critic since 2013, and has contributed to Arab News, ET Bil Arabi, The Insider Arabia, GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Al Arabiya, Savoir Flair and Harper’s Bazaar Arabia. His long-running celebrity interview series has achieved more than 50 million views across his YouTube and TikTok channels.
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Les Miserables The Arena Spectacular is designed specifically for large venues. Photo: Proactive Entertainment
Les Miserables Spectacular coming to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena

Updated musical set for 12-show run in April 2025

October 09, 2024
Stormzy is one of the most popular rappers in the UK. Photo: Dubai 7s
Stormzy announced as Dubai 7s headliner on December 1

Award-winning British rapper will perform a day after competing in a padel tennis tournament

October 09, 2024
Baalbek is regarded as one of the largest and best-preserved examples of ancient Roman architecture. Photo: Unesco
Fears for Lebanese heritage sites as Israelis strike near Baalbek

Conservation bodies take measures to safeguard historic locations amidst aerial attacks

October 08, 2024
Gustavo Santaolalla, who is best known for his Oscar-winning film scores, is performing at Dubai Opera on Saturday. AP
Gustavo Santaolalla's Dubai concert is 'tribute to life-changing moment'

The renowned Argentine musician will perform at Dubai Opera on Saturday

October 05, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/Joker, left, and Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel in the film. Photo: Warner Bros Entertainment
Joker Folie a Deux review: What are we doing here, exactly?

Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix returns with Lady Gaga for a film that will likely displease fans and alienate newcomers

October 02, 2024
Hend Sabry has proved to be one of the Arab world's most versatile performers over the last three decades. AFP
How strong female mentors helped shape Hend Sabry's career

Egyptian-Tunisian star speaks to The National about her diverse body of work

October 01, 2024
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin will be performing live in Abu Dhabi on four nights. AP
Coldplay announce fourth Abu Dhabi show due to record demand

British band are set to play Zayed Sports Stadium on four nights in January

September 27, 2024
Coldplay, led by Chris Martin, have taken their world tour to 30 countries so far, performing in front of more than nine million. Reuters
Coldplay Abu Dhabi general sale opens – here's how to get tickets

British band set to play four Zayed Sports Stadium shows in January – here's everything to know

September 27, 2024
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin will be perming be performing live in Abu Dhabi on three consecutive nights. AP
Coldplay now set to play record-setting three shows in Abu Dhabi

British band are set to play Zayed Sports Stadium on three nights in January

September 25, 2024
Coldplay's latest tour is their biggest yet. Reuters
Coldplay announce second Abu Dhabi show

British band now play Zayed Sports Stadium on consecutive nights in January

September 25, 2024
Hiroyuki Sanada and the cast and crew of Shogun accept the award for Best Drama Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reuters
Shogun dominates 2024 Emmy Awards with record-setting night

Baby Reindeer and Hacks also enjoy success on television's biggest night, but The Bear is largely snubbed for top prize

September 16, 2024
The Penguin premieres on OSN+ on September 20 in the Middle East. Photo: HBO Entertainment
The Penguin review: Colin Farrell drives excellent HBO crime series

The HBO original series, a spin-off of 2022's The Batman, stands steadily on its own as an anti-hero saga

September 12, 2024
The Perfect Couple centres on the wealthy Winbury family. Photo: Netflix
The Perfect Couple spoiler review: Murder mystery ending explained

Based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand, this breezy series, headlined by Nicole Kidman, captures the beach read feel of its source material

September 06, 2024
Aicha, the second film by Tunisian director Mehdi Barsaoui, premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival. Photo: The Party Film Sales
Venice film Aicha is a feminist metaphor for Tunisia's recovery

Director Mehdi Barsaoui tells The National about his film's political origins as it premieres at the Venice Film Festival

September 05, 2024
From left, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux. PA
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: Right vibes but shabby script

It's showtime for Tim Burton's legacy sequel, which is fun and inventive on its surface but lacks the emotional honesty of the 1989 original

September 04, 2024