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

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Evening Standard 12.06.09

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MELTDOWN
Free jazz originator Ornette Coleman picks an eclectic festival line-up that includes Moby, Yoko Ono's Plastic Ono Band, Baaba Maal and Patti Smith.
Until 21 June, South Bank Centre, SE1 (0871 663 2500, www.southbank centre.co.uk)
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BRITNEY SPEARS
Yes, she's miming and the most spectacular physical manoeuvres come from her troupe of acrobats rather than the erstwhile princess of pop. But there is still plenty to enjoy at her last two London shows.
Tomorrow & Sunday, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk)

KINGS OF LEON
Unstoppably huge Tennessee rockers play three giant London shows before headlining Reading and T In The Park.
15, 16, 30 June, O2 Arena, SE10 (0871 984 0002, www.the02.co.uk)
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THE SCRIPT
Four nights in a row for the poppy Irish trio, whose single The Man Who Can't Be Moved was a huge hit.
16-19 June, Shepherds Bush Empire, W12 (0844 477 2000, www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk)

JOLIE HOLLAND
Old-timey Texan folk-blues singer, left, plays a one-off date to show off tracks from her lovely fourth album.
17 June, Dingwalls, NW1 (020 7267 1577, www.dingwalls.com)