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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Let’s get physical
In the digital era, there’s a lot to be said in favour of old-school music products, writes James Walsh
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
TIMED beautifully to meet the Christmas rush, Adele’s new album 25 is set to be the fastest selling in Britain ever, beating the Oasis masterpiece Be Here Now for first week sales.
In the US, the album has already broken the first-week sale record, as people across the nation prepared for Thanksgiving dinner with big-budget balladeering.
Adele is a savvy businesswoman. She’s refusing to allow her album to appear on streaming sites like Spotify, though it’s still available as a paid download.
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