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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

- 15 September 2015

This play with music is an attempt to stage the famous novel by F Scott...

The Polyphonic Spree

The Polyphonic Spree

- 8 September 2015

Tim DeLaughter’s robed happy-clapper vocal combo made a welcome return with a performance of their...

The Maydays: Confessions!

The Maydays: Confessions!

- 8 September 2015

Having seen The Maydays before, I knew we were in for a treat. Only this...

Mark Lanegan Band + Duke Garwood

Mark Lanegan Band + Duke Garwood

- 8 September 2015

A sold out Concorde 2 hosted a night of grunge-infused blues with the charismatic Screaming...

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

- 8 September 2015

As a fan of the film version of Stephen King’s novella I was both excited...

Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious

Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious

- 1 September 2015

Happy And Glorious was the name of the tour and Michael McIntyre absolutely delivered on...

At The Edge Of The Sea

At The Edge Of The Sea

- 1 September 2015

Now in its seventh year, David Gedge’s Bank Holiday weekender again featured his own two...

Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra

- 28 August 2015

“Just ’cause I’ve come here to play doesn’t mean you can waltz right into my...

Absolute Bowie

Absolute Bowie

- 25 August 2015

Hanker after your Bowie in the days of short white kimonos and undisguised sexual chemistry...

Chic BonBons

Chic BonBons

- 18 August 2015

Chic BonBons had a bunch of talented gorgeous women who radiate un je ne sais...

Alan Bennett: Talking Heads

Alan Bennett: Talking Heads

- 12 August 2015

Bennett’s TV plays make the transition from TV dramas somewhat awkwardly. There is a lack...

Kid Creole and The Coconuts

Kid Creole and The Coconuts

- 11 August 2015

The Lifeboat Party pulled into port and Captain August Darnell proved himself to be the...