New Year’s Eve TV: Danny Boyle’s exhilarating stage version of The Matrix ( www.theguardian.com )
Prepare for an immersive treat. Plus: Graham Norton ends the year in style with Hollywood stars Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. Here’s what to watch this evening
Directed by Danny Boyle, this stage version of the film that launched a thousand conspiracy theories premiered at Manchester’s Aviva Studios in 2023. Now, it’s been adapted for the small screen and promises to be an immersive treat. The sinuous dance routines used the whole of the space during the original live experience, so expect scale and ambition. Are you ready for the red pill? Phil Harrison
