Precious is a new-style weepie but one that is much more bracing than depressing
Precious
Theatre
Ian McKellen is captivating throughout. He delights in the play’s gallows humour, yet is also maudlin and poignant
Waiting for Godot
Theatre
Slight quibbles notwithstanding, this will set the West End’s stock riding high
Enron
Utterly, utterly brilliant. You really are in for a treat
Though 'Trilogy' has won rave reviews, I personally found myself exasperated after about an hour
We went on a quiet sunday evening and the food was excellent, but the experience let down by the service and ambiance
London,
31.12.07
It's not too late to organise a big night out - whether it's a hot rave in Hoxton, a Brazilian party in Covent Garden or a dance in Mayfair.
12.11.07
50 Cent offered no new ideas, leaving his seasoned fans worried that their hero might be losing his "mojo" at his O2 gig.
26.10.07
Sir Paul McCartney enthralled the Electric Proms with an array of spine-tingling songs from over four decades.
19.10.07
Fashion and rock may not always be ideal bedfellows, but this was undoubtedly an unforgettable show for a very good cause.
18.10.07
Underworld's Karl Hyde provided not only ethereal vocals and nice guitar work but a charismatic stage presence that's lacking from almost every other...
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12.10.07
King Creosote helped launch the career of KT Tunstall and finally shared his own musical riches in a masterful and charismatic live set.
11.10.07
While hotly tipped Glaswegian Amy MacDonald displayed a genuine pride in her roots, there was nothing tacky or forced about her Dingwalls's show.
28.09.07
Chris Elwell-Sutton gives his rundown on this weekend's top five club nights.
28.09.07
Simian Mobile Disco gave a performance that delivered enough excitement to thrill the crowd without compromising their electronic roots.
24.09.07
As is always the case when celebrities and good causes come together, there were a few occasions on which the worthy gave way to the downright...
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21.09.07
There's plenty happening on the club scene tonight, including Norman Jay at the Whitehouse, some edgy talent at Fabric and New York house master S-Man...
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07.09.07
Chris Elwell-Sutton runs through what the weekend has to offer clubbers in the capital.
06.09.07
With tits, bums and inflatable fruit, Elton John's spectacular UK debut of his renowned Red Piano show proved he is an all-time great.
05.09.07
After 22 years, The Beastie Boys are still experimenting and their boundless innovation and professionalism puts younger artists to shame.
03.09.07
London rapper/singer MIA danced her way on stage clad in a fluorescent purple top, full of sexy, hip-thrusting charisma.
31.08.07
MIA headlines Eargasm at Fabric and a line-up of the top soulful house purveyors at MN2S are among the best weekend clubbing events.
28.08.07
The sights, smells and sounds were as intense as ever. At what is now the world's second-largest street party behind that of Rio de Janeiro, the...
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23.08.07
The Decaydance show featured 'emotional rock' groups that had teenagers hyperventilating and being whisked to safety by security.
17.08.07
This weekend's best club offerings include the launch of hotly-tipped grime star Tinchy Stryder's album at Dirty Canvas.
13.08.07
Buju Banton was a ball of energy and created a positive atmosphere which may have surprised anyone basing their view of the singer on press coverage.