It’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2015? Over the next fortnight we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 11 categories for our Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2015. Read on for the nominees for the monsta for gig of the year.
WORTH A LOOK?: ** (on 28/11, **** potential later)
WHERE: Royal Court
WHEN: 28/11, runs to 9/1/16
Is it ever acceptable for a leading actor to carry their script with them while on stage and refer to it occasionally when they have clearly forgotten their lines?
By Carron Stacey
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: Southampton Guildhall
WHEN: 27/11
Four times, I’ve seen them: four times. From a tiny pub-sized room in Southampton a few years ago, Victorious last year, through to two normal gigs both this year.
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: Southampton Guildhall, supporting Public Service Broadcasting
WHEN: 27/11
By Carron Stacey
We wanted to see Public Service Broadcasting (PSB), our friend Dave wanted to see these guys. I asked him what they were like. ‘Bonkers’, he replied.
WORTH A LOOK?: ****
WHERE: The O2
WHEN: 1/12, European tour including 4 more UK shows runs to 20/12
SETLIST: Iconic; Bitch I’m Madonna; Burning Up; Holy Water; Vogue; Devil Pray; Body Shop; True Blue; Deeper and Deeper; Heartbreak City; Love Don’t Live Here Anymore; Like A Virgin; Living For Love; La Isla Bonita; Dress You Up/Into The Groove/Lucky Star medley; Who’s That Girl?; Rebel Heart; Music; Candy Shop; Material Girl; La vie en rose; Like A Prayer; Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend; Unapologetic Bitch; Holiday.
‘Nobody f*cks with the Queen.’ It’s the Queen of Pop’s 1st show of a two-night residency at the venue which last saw her defeated by a tied-too-tight cape at The Brits earlier this year and she’s taking no prisoners.
Would becoming a member of your favourite theatre make it easier for you to get the most in-demand tickets? We became a member of six of our favourite London venues to see what the value for money is.
Read on to find out what membership of the Almeida, Barbican, British Film Institute, Menier Chocolate Factory, National Theatre and Old Vic gets you.
