Playwright Joe Orton was a merry prankster. His main work — such as Loot (1965) and What the Butler Saw (1969) — was...
Forget Anna Netrebko, if you ever gave the Russian Scarpia’s former cultural ambassador much thought (theartsdesk wouldn’t). It should be...
It was the absence of performing animals that defined it in the 1980s, but contemporary...
The word "after" can be elastic when a modern writer is inspired by a classic. Nima Taleghani here stretches it to breaking point, although, to be...
Solar Eyes are an indie dance two-piece from Birmingham’s Hall Green. With a sound that binds together psychedelic guitars, foot stomping beats...
Fifth time around, Slow Horses continues to show the rest of the field a clean pair of heels. Or hooves. The adventures of Jackson Lamb (...
The impact of great art is physical as much as it is psychological. I recall the first time I saw Perry Henzell’s 1972 film,...
The Royal Northern College of Music was in celebratory mood last night for the opening of its new season, in a joint promotion with Manchester...
“Helix” is the ninth track on portals//polarities. With this dramatic, acid house-leaning slab of shoegazing-infused...
'We are bowled over!' Thank you for your messages...
'We are bowled over!' Thank you for your messages...
'We are bowled over!' Thank you for your messages...
