To quote Alice Cooper: school's out for summer. At 3.30 or, in the case of my sons' Hammersmith primary, 2.30 this afternoon, the little rascals will pour by their thousands from the school gates of London... more
No other festival offers so much for so little money. Here is a round-up of the concerts not to be missed as part of this year's Proms festival.... more
It was the internet sensation that stormed the American box office. As Cloverfield opens in the UK, director Matt Reeves reveals how he made "Godzilla for the YouTube generation".... more
Set after the bombing of Hiroshima, Face of Jizo is well-meaning and therapeutic for anyone with a Japanese connection, but makes for frustrating theatre.... more
Conductor Nicola Luisotti brought flowing Italianate grace and throbbing passion to this production of Madama Butterfly, says Barry Millington.... more