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film

Assured comedy-drama about an ordinary Englishwoman turned vigilante

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Darren Thornton's comedy has charm but is implausible
new music

Geordie rockers’ pulverising psych metal is guaranteed to rattle windows

Elton John & Brandi Carlile step out in style
classical

Magic in lesser-known works of Duruflé and Chausson

Passionate and precise playing of Brahms and Berlioz under a dancing master

Discoveries on a veteran maestro's epic journey
opera

Orpha Phelan brings on the big guns for Britten’s charge against war

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theatre

Alastair Whatley honours his subject in a quietly powerful performance

Quirky, operatic show won't please everyone, but will delight many
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dance

A triumphant triple bill

Kenneth MacMillan's first and best-loved masterpiece turns 60
comedy

Utterly daft mix of new material and favourite old characters
Books

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visual arts

Emotions too raw to explore

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