Johnny Depp has become, in his young middle age, like a star of the movies’ golden period
Public Enemies
Music
this was a triumph of eye-popping production and exhausting choreography
Madonna
Theatre
If his smug stage persona is tricky to warm to, his skill, and the snappiness of Andy Nyman’s direction, are spot-on
Derren Brown
If you are feeling totally fed up with your lot at the moment with the economic squeeze - go see this film
I thought this was an excellent, powerful production. The staging and acting were superb, it is well worth going to see
Absolutely AMAZING show that went like a train for three hours solid and didn't waiver once!
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In an extract from Paul Du Noyer's exhilarating new history of the music that defines the capital, he recalls an early meeting with quintessentially London singer Amy Winehouse.. more | Add your view
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Poor old Passion Pit. They came to Heaven the much-hyped makers of cerebral electronica; they leave it cursing a hellish sound... more | Add your review
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