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Alanis Morissette review: She exudes wry humour and her singing is rivetingly powerful

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Alanis Morissette                                        Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London  Touring September 28 to October 4 Rating: Mention 1996 to a music-lover and they will probably think of Oasis or the Spice Girls. But those bands, huge though they were, … Read more

Aubrey Beardsley review: It’s best enjoyed in a comfortable chair with the catalogue

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Though the Aubrey Beardsley exhibition at Tate Britain is richly enjoyable, it’s best enjoyed in a comfortable chair with the catalogue By Philip Hensher for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 Aubrey Beardsley Tate Britain, London                        … Read more

These headphones sound brilliant but they do make you look like a Teletubby!

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These headphones sound brilliant but they do make you look like a Teletubby! By Rob Waugh Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 ‘You look like a Teletubby!’ These are words no man wants to hear. I suppose at least they didn’t say … Read more

CRAIG BROWN: Kate Fall’s memoir of Cameron’s No. 10 plays it safe

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The Gatekeeper Kate Fall HQ £16.99 Rating: Discretion may be the better part of valour, but it is the worst part of a memoir. Kate Fall was David Cameron’s deputy chief of staff for 11 years, first in opposition and then in Government. Her desk was positioned outside Cameron’s door so she became known as … Read more

Michael Farris Smith and Malcolm Pryce: Thrillers of the month

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From the haunting and compelling Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith to Malcolm Pryce’s riotous new Jack Wenlock novel, thrillers of the month By John Williams Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 Blackwood Michael Farris Smith                            … Read more

Maurizio Pollini album review: There is no surer way of appreciating Beethoven’s genius than this

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There is no surer way of appreciating the full extent of Beethoven’s genius than hearing, acquiring or downloading Maurizio Pollini’s album By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 14 March 2020 Maurizio Pollini                              … Read more

Shoe Lady review: Katherine Parkinson delivers a vivid and enjoyable performance

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Shoe Lady Royal Court, London                                                      Until Saturday, 1hr 5mins Rating: What is it with women and shoes? Some deep female connection to footwear (not even a millipede could wear … Read more