Critics' Choice

Film

Andrew O'Hagan

quote An awesome and ridiculous film that leaves you thrilled beyond the point of your natural endurance quote

2012 Theatre

Fiona Mountford

quote The show has suddenly become quite wonderful, and the galvanising factor is the terrific stage debut of Melanie C quote

Blood Brothers Music

John Aizlewood

quote The British pop music industry may be eating itself but if Muse are the pick of what it can offer the world in 2010 then British music is in rude health indeed quote

Muse

Reader reviews

Theatre

Rachel Dalziel

quote I was smitten by both Gilberts enormous luxuriant moustache and the intelligence and nuance of this highly entertaining play quote

Gilbert Is Dead Restaurants

Raja, London

quote I totally recommend Babbo to anyone who is looking for really good and traditional Italian food quote

Babbo Music

Katy, London

quote Always been a fan but never seen them live. I was ecstatic to be part of this epic event. WOW! quote

Muse

This weekend's best events

By Richard Godwin, Evening Standard 28.09.06

Add your view

Chill out: Absolut Ice Bar celebrates its first birthday this weekend

Look here too

The Absolut Icebar celebrates its first birthday, guitarist Keith James plays Nick Drake songs and Water Rats hosts a kitsch and kinky retro night...

ABSOLUT ICEBAR: FIRST BIRTHDAY

Yes, it's a bar, it's made of ice and it's one year old. There's a celeb-y bash tonight, but you plebs can have a drink there some other time over the weekend if you want. You get no extra kudos for remarking how "cool" it is, by the way. Booking advised.

33 Heddon Street, W1. www.absoluticebarlondon.com

THE PLACE PRIZE FOR DANCE 2006

This show features five short pieces by five choreographers who have made it to the last round of the £40,000 competition. The winner is announced on Saturday night.

The Place, 17 Duke's Road, WC1 Performances Friday and Saturday, 8pm. www.theplaceprize.com

KEITH JAMES PERFORMS THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE

Does what it says on the tin, and then some. Guitarist Keith James plays Nick Drake songs with the fiddly bits, accompanied by double bass. There's also a screening of Fruit Tree, a documentary on the late folk singer made by his biographer, Patrick Humphries.

Clapham Picturehouse, 76 Venn Street, SW4 Sunday 8.45pm. 0870 755 00 61

VIRGINIA CREEPERS CLUB

If you enjoyed the movie The Notorious Bettie Page, this kitsch and kinky retro night might be up your alley. The dress code is Fifties and Sixties, the soundtrack is rockabilly, surf guitar and big-band swing and the mood exuberant.

Water Rats, 328 Gray's Inn Road, WC1 Saturday 9pm-late. www.virginiacreepersclub.co.uk

WHATNOTTOSHARE

Clubs all over the UK are helping to raise money for the Hepatitis C Trust by holding 'whatnottoshare' nights this weekend. Stars such as Lily Allen and Russell Brand and big name DJs Rob da Bank, Jon Carter and the Cuban Brothers are lending their support to the campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of taking cocaine. London clubs taking part in the event include Turnmills, the Koko club, Fabric, The Key and The Ministry of Sound.

Various venues - check www.whatnottoshare.com for more information