Performance
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Theatre
Of love and hunger
- 14 August 2008
Two inventive new productions showcase the best of Glyndebourne Hänsel und Gretel Love and Other Demons Glyndebourne
Culture
Behind the staffroom door
- 07 August 2008
Themes of platonic and unrequited love keep a flawed revival relevant Under the Blue Sky Duke of York's, London WC2
Music
The thrill of the chase
- 31 July 2008
Rachmaninov is safe in the hands of this Russian soloist, bar the nervous start Prom 10: BBC Philharmonic Royal Albert Hall, London SW7
Theatre
Work hard, play hard
- 24 July 2008
Violent sex games are a "metaphor for capitalism" - so says one young writer The Colorado Session 24:7 Theatre Festival, Manchester
Warmth, wonder and wisdom
- 17 July 2008
The superstar country singer proves her worth as a feminist icon Dolly Parton O2 Arena, London SE10
Theatre
Boys from the black stuff
- 10 July 2008
- 1 comment
What lies beneath the regimented identity of these Scottish soldiers? Black Watch Barbican Theatre, London EC2
Opera
Unenlightened behaviour
- 03 July 2008
- 1 comment
Clunking anti-Americanism mars a bold updating of Bernstein's work Candide Coliseum, London WC2
Theatre
Scares in the community
- 26 June 2008
Stars of the stage line up to portray a town gripped by paedophile hysteria 2,000 Feet Away Bush Theatre, London W12
Music
Improvised genius
- 19 June 2008
The Indian sitar master delivers a mesmerising farewell concert Ravi Shankar Barbican Hall, London EC2
Theatre
Draw near, good people
- 12 June 2008
Frayn's verse drama about an eccentric theatre impresario is a masterpiece Afterlife Lyttelton Theatre, London SE1
