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Rhod Gilbert is furiously funny

14.08.09
Edinburgh comedy: Rhod Gilbert came within a whisker of winning the 2008 if.comedy award, so who can blame him for returning to the Fringe with a new set. ... more

Cheryl Cole and co witness more X Factor heartache

29.07.09
The X Factor boot camp took to the stage at the Hammersmith Apollo and it looks as if it's brought along the usual tears and tantrums.... more

Sound check: Do you want some?

24.07.09
Liam Gallagher turned on his fans this week when one of them lobbed a pint at him — but Oasis aren’t the only band attracting a hooligan crowd... more

I’m no longer frightened of what’s in store

17.04.09
Rough Trade East on Brick Lane is London's coolest record shop (last week it won Music Week's retailer of the year).... more

Jason Mraz is musical butterfly

06.04.09
Jason Mraz's simple message of self-empowerment triumphing over emotional angst worked wonderfully well. ... more

HMV shares soar as gigs deal given nod

15.01.09
Media: Shares in HMV leapt as the retailer took the jump into live music and became the part-owner of the Hammersmith Apollo and some of London’s favourite clubs... more

Best DVDs of 2008

19.12.08
From The Dark Knight to Curb Your Enthusiasm, here are DVDs not to be without.... more

If I'm late it's for the good of your party

18.12.08
At this time of year, I don't know about you but I favour quality over quantity every time... more

Metal for maggots with Slipknot

02.12.08
Bludgeoning beats, gunshot guitars and a worldview offered by frontman Corey Taylor blacker than the group's wardrobe set the tone for Slipknot.... more

High School Musial: High School? No, third grade

10.07.08
The latest 'tweenage' craze musical... more

London's must-see musicals

09.07.08
The hit West End shows to see this summer, by Daralyn Danns.... more

Off the record

27.06.08
Björk talks tours and summer festivals and David Smyth tells you everything you need to know about this year's Glastonbury. ... more

Unique take on comedy

12.05.08
From the moment Sean Lock ambled onstage at the Hammersmith Apollo it was clear that he deserves his fame, says Bruce Dessau.... more

School's in for summer

28.01.08
High School Musical, the blockbuster children's TV film, is coming to the London stage.... more

The hottest tickets for the year ahead

04.01.08
From Kylie Minogue and masterpieces of Impressionism to an invasion of Chinese dance companies, the next 12 months will be a treat for London's arts lovers.... more

The gift of laughter - the best comedy DVDs

21.12.07
After groaning at the cracker jokes, raise some real belly laughs with the best of this year's comedy DVDs.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

06.07.07
It's official - music can be deafening. But is it too late for our pop critic to save his hearing?... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

28.06.07
This week's top 5 gigs include the Gypsy Kings at the Tower of London, Lou Reed at the Hammersmith Apollo and the Concert for Diana at Wembley.... more

Critic's choice: best weekend gigs

18.05.07
OMD reform to play at Hammersmith Apollo, while nu-ravers Klaxon, country act Wilco, and an acoustic set from Kooks singer Luke Pritchard top the gig list this weekend.... more

Pink Martinis at the Roundhouse

14.05.07
Pink Martini are bringing their camp cocktail of exotic musical influences to the Roundhouse.... more

Critic's choice: top five comedy shows

10.05.07
Friday Night Project co-host Alan Carr, fast-rising star Michael McIntyre, Arthur Smith's Cut-Price Comedy Club and Time Vine all feature in Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.... more

Everybody needs good Neighbours

03.05.07
If you've been despairing at how Neighbours isn't as good as it used to be, then this could be the show for you. Tickets for Jason Donovan's Hammersmith Apollo gig are on sale.... more

Something for those pesky kids

04.04.07
Scooby-Doo and his pals take to the London stage on Thursday night, raising money for the NSPCC with a charity gala performance.... more

Fan frenzy over FOB's atomic hits

03.04.07
Fall Out Boy played Hammersmith Apollo and proved they are a great band - but only a handful of their songs warrant the hype, says Marcus Foley.... more

Shaken and stirred

22.03.07
The audience was dancing the conga in the aisles and gave Pink Martini a standing ovation, but Mark Espiner found the 12-strong band a little too predictable.... more

Critic's choice: Best weekend gigs

03.11.06
Antony Hegarty unites his rich tones with live filmmaking by video artist Charles Atlas, The Feeling play the Hammersmith Apollo and Badly Drawn Boy heads for the Bloomsbury Ballroom.... more

Best weekend comedy shows

12.10.06
A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more

Veggie heaven

28.09.06
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