Latex in excess, kung fu, flying fish, jugglers, roller-skaters, plate-spinners and the White Skeleton Demon are all on on show in Monkey: Journey to the West.... more
Toby Hadoke's engagingly nerdy confessional, Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf, reveals the reason behind his obesession with the fictional character.... more
Troubled DJ Andy Kershaw was seen looking rumpled and dishevelled for the first time yesterday after being ordered to leave the Isle of Man and return to the custody of his mother in Manchester, England
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Strongly tipped for success without even releasing a proper single, The Ting Tings took just half an hour to live up to the hype at their first headline gig in London.... more
M People played their comeback gig at Hampton Court Palace as part of the venue's 15th annual festival. Hits such as Don't Look Any Further, Moving On Up turned the courtyard into a over-30s disco. ... more
The Royal Opera House's free, open-air screenings of ballet and opera have become essential events. This summer there are a trio of classics to choose from.... more
A warehouse worker is being tipped for stardom after winning rave reviews for his portrayal of Ian Curtis in a new biopic of the troubled Joy Division singer.... more
The London Sinfonietta played exquisitely even if the ambience of the Queen Elizabeth Hall did not show non-linear work Music Space Reflection to best advantage, says Fiona Maddocks.... more
From Bebel Gilberto to Smog's Bill Callahan via Chas and Dave and reformed '90s janglers James - David Smyth picks the weekend's top five gigs.... more
From smart rooftop restaurants and pretty park cafès to pub gardens and riverside spots, our leading food writers select their choice of the places to eat and drink alfresco.... more
Manchester-based singer-songwriter Cherry Ghost is at The Borderline, Stiff Little Fingers play the Astoria and The Good, the Bad and the Queen head for Hammersmith.... more
Winning a Worshipful Company of Musicians award, vibraphonist-drummer Jim Hart made impressive yet somehow joyless music that sounded almost too fresh for its own good.... more
Lou Rhodes's solo debut looked destined to be bought only by her friends and family. But thanks to the kudos of Mercury, her quivering voice is reaching a new audience.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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