As well as playing at the Barbican, Brazilian group AfroReggae are bringing music to London school. David Smyth finds out more about the scheme.... more
Eddie Izzard was flying at the Arts Theatre as he stamped his trademark surrealism on history, while the contestants at the New Act of the Year Final appear to have bright futures.... more
There are some fantastic gigs to choose from this week, from a rock festival for whippersnappers to dancehall superstar Buju Banton in Brixton.... more
While Blondie raced through their hits with energy and professionalism, the long-missing Sly Stone had a more eccentric take on his legacy at the Lovebox Weekender.... more
Bruce Dessau previews the best comedy shows in London, including performance art pranksters Noble & Silver and John Hegley's return to Hackney for a show compered by Julian Clary.... more
Victorian English Gentlemens Club played a short, sweet set, choc-a-block with ideas and character, showing exactly why oddball indie has stuck around so long, says Joe Muggs.
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Cartoons and graphic novels take over the ICA this weekend while Britain and France hold an intellectual fisticuffs. Richard Godwin picks the best weekend events.... more
Singer Bnann Watts led Eighties-inspired band Infadels through a series of synth-laden crowd pleasers, but with only one album of songs to choose from, it was wearing thin by the end.... more
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