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

Gigs of the week

21.08.09

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Sweetheart: Dawn Landes plays two gigs next week

Vetiver, Beach House
A double header of dreamy indie folk from two of the finest American bands on the Bella Union, also home to Fleet Foxes. Their gentle sounds will be well suited to this exquisite venue.
Tonight, Union Chapel, N1 (0870 264 3333) www.unionchapel.org.uk.

Sliimy
Prior to a couple of support slots with Katy Perry, the oddly named French singer plays his first London headline gig and shows why he's worthy of being the first signing to celebrity gossip hound Perez Hilton's new record label.
Mon 24 Aug, Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen, N1 (020 7419 4696). www.plummusic.com.

Dawn Landes
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter with a beautiful, understated voice, gearing up for next month's release of third album, Sweetheart Rodeo.
Mon 24 Aug, Water Rats Theatre, WC1 (020 7336 7326). www.themonto.com. Tue 25 Aug, Windmill, SW2 (020 8671 0700). www.windmillbrixton.co.uk.
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Wilco
One of a handful of bands with a claim to the title of �the American Radiohead�, experimental alt.country sextet Wilco's recent seventh album has been typically well received. Expect to hear highlights, as well as tracks from their classic Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, at this one-off show.
Tue 25 Aug, Troxy, E1 (020 7334 3922). www.troxy-events.co.uk.
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The Hot Rats
A low-key chance to catch this quirky side-project from Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey of Supergrass, essentially a vehicle for the pair to play their favourite covers. They're likely to play Big Sky by The Kinks, The Beatles' Drive My Car and The Sex Pistols' EMI among others.
Wed 26 Aug, Old Blue Last, EC2 (020 7739 7033). www.theoldbluelast.com.