PAUL DONOVAN is chilled by the contemporary resonance of Harper Lee’s coming of age tale amidst racism and white supremacy in this excellent production
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Pure and beautiful narrative melodies
Chris Searle reviews Marc Ribot
GEOFF BOTTOMS recommends the unashamedly light-hearted escapism on offer in this stage version of the 1963 film
Full of mysterious religious references and radical sound design, the Scottish duo’s new offering is candidate for album of the year, suggests SIMON DUFF
MARY CONWAY revels in a powerful reminder that human lives are not defined by physical perfection
PAUL DONOVAN recommends the fine performances in this account of the pre-war meeting between the US president and the British king
TECLYN AROD relishes an intimate celebration of jazz improvisation that mixes local and national musicians
Marc Ribot at Cafe Oto, Dalston, London E8
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It was Waiting for Ribot at the Cafe Oto last week, with two powerfully accomplished British free musicians, pianist Pat Thomas and drummer Paul Abbott, playing Vladimir and Estragon in their opening set before the performance from the eclectic fingers of the New Jersey-born guitarist.
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