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Dr John Cooper Clarke once took so much abuse he lasted just four minutes on stage
Ahead of Dr John Cooper Clarke’s upcoming UK tour, the ‘Poet Laureate of Punk’ talks through his life and career in gigs
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Get to know V.I.C
The rapper-producer talks dealing with viral singles, world-building for live shows, and “being nothing to appreciate everything”
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Stage Times: Glass Animals
From playing to 100,000 people at Lollapalooza to getting rushed by 10-year-olds, Glass Animals take us through their gig history
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A Big Day Out at Million Dollar Quartet
Make the most out of your day seeing Million Dollar Quartet in London, including restaurants, shopping and things to do near the theatre
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The Devil Wears Prada extends run to autumn 2027 at London’s Dominion Theatre
The smash-hit musical based on the film starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep has just added more shows
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Nanny McPhee musical to have a world premiere in London
A stage adaptation of the family comedy film Nanny McPhee is coming to London with Emma Thompson on the creative team
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Best Live Music in Manchester This Month: September 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Manchester this month
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Man/Woman/Chainsaw: “We don’t write songs that sound the same. We wanted to go to different places, so we did”
Artsy South London collective Man/Woman/Chainsaw delve into how their stellar debut album embraces a whole gamut of emotions – and genres
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DMA’S: “Some people really focus a lot on the genre, but for us it’s about the melodies”
Guitarist Matt Mason unpacks the new LP, reconnecting with the “magic” of their debut & how his love of hardcore helped shaped their Britpop roots
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Hannah Cohen’s cooking playlist
We sit down with the singer-songwriter to talk about music, food and finding the right ingredients for whatever comes next
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Tom Read Wilson has a poem about Roman toilet etiquette
Getting to know one of TV’s most eloquent and omnipresent personalities ahead of his new tour, The A–Z of Me
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UK festivals 2026: the ultimate guide
Air out your tent and get planning early with this regularly updated festival season guide for 2026
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Review: Death Note The Musical
The killer thriller at the Barbican Theatre is a slick, confident hit
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Review: The Comedy About Spies
Mischief’s latest West End offering is a great night of light-hearted entertainment
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Review: Tao of Glass
Performer-director Phelim McDermott and composer Philip Glass unite on this one-of-a-kind production
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Noah Kahan adds second Wembley Stadium date to his 2027 UK tour
Noah Kahan is expanding the UK leg of The Last Of The Bugs World Tour
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Best Live Music in Glasgow This Month: August 2026
Our guide to the must-see gigs, concerts and club nights in Glasgow this month
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Tame Impala announces Manchester and London dates for 2027 European tour
Kevin Parker brings the Deadbeat era back to UK arenas next May and June, with Wet Leg supporting
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The 11 best Weezer songs
The Gathering World Tour is coming to UK stages in May 2027. Get yourself ready with the best Weezer tracks, ranked
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Review: Abigail’s Party
Mike Leigh’s absurd comedy of manners is still excruciatingly funny at the Harold Pinter Theatre
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The albums that defined hip hop
From the quirky rhymes of De La Soul to the bravado sex-positive persona of Lil’ Kim, here are the formative albums of the last five decades