The annual arts jamboree north of the border begins tomorrow and - from Tim Supple's One Thousand and One Nights to Marc Almond's Ten Plagues and Omid Djalili's new show - there is plenty to make the trip worthwhile... more
Dancing hippies in Hair, Domingo’s return and Lily and Dizzee sharing a stage — the best way to get through the dark months is to book something to look forward to... more
An intriguing film throws new light on the vitriolic feud of opera’s first family — but the truth about their commitment to Hitler is yet to be uncovered... more
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months.
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Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
Clive Rowe squeezes into the dame's dress at Hackney Empire, Elton John returns to the O2 and Angelika Kirchschlager hits the high notes in Hansel and Gretel.... more
Concerts devoted to Elgar, Mozart's classic The Marriage of Figaro and the Crouch End Festival Chorus all feature among Barry Millington's picks.... more
Our critics introduce the names to watch out for over the next 12 months - the ones you won’t have heard of before, the ones that you’ll suddenly see everywhere – and the one the critics will love best in 2007.... more
The Glyndebourne on Tour programme features Cosi fan Tutte, Turn of the Screw and Die Fledermaus, and they are all worth catching, says Barry Millington.... more
Justin Timberlake's new album hits the streets with a grunt, Kelis returns with another not-so-memorable collection of tracks, while Elton John's grand gesture of a record is yet another success.... more
Basement Jaxx are back to their best, Beyoncé's album is surprisingly understated and there are also impressive outings for Dylan Howe and Sir Simon Rattle.... more
Amp Fiddler's variety and smooth production are let down by his songwriting skills but his album still may be worth a look. Plus reviews of CDs from Kasabian and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.... more
Outkast get up to mischief on their latest album, Paris Hilton is bad but not quite as bad you might expect, and the Istanbul Oriental Ensemble offer some lively Turkish grooves.... 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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