An ill-conceived Queen medley was unspeakably naff, but frankly who cares?
Celine Dion
Comedy
It could be as irritating as nails down a blackboard yet it works as warped surrealism
Dina Martina
Theatre
I soon found myself as overwhelmed by David Calder’s King Lear as any interpretation I have seen in 25 years
King Lear
Why oh why didn't I take up the offer of leaving in the interval?
Kate is a good singer, very expressive, although not a great dancer
This was a masterclass in funk, soul and R&B
London,
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