"...Refinement is needed for the piece to truly stir and strike." This "genre-defying" blend of modern & classic Chinese arts makes an impression even so.

"...I've become like an antique," he says. "I seem to have gained more value with age." Limahl on his new Christmas single, life & the Stranger Things effect.

"...Johnny McKnight’s reign as the king/queen of the Scottish pantosphere looks secure." Weans in the Wood has preposterous production values & narrative depth.

Review: Aladdie at Ayr Gaiety. Fraser Boyle leads a vibrant cast in a panto bursting with pop anthems and infectious energy. Read the full verdict here.

The Soundhouse Winter Festival opened with a masterclass in musical architecture, as Graeme Stephen reframes Fritz Lang’s dystopia with an organic, genre-blending score. Silent cinema was never truly silent, but…