When Iggy & the Stooges broke up in 1974 they were regarded as a commercial flop. Not that Iggy Pop…

1. Lydia Jenkin: Old dogs with new tricks

You've got something special if you can appear on stage in a red leather suit with matching cap and glasses and still come…

1. Soul survivor

After starring in several big blockbusters in a row, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson attempts something a little mellower with…

1. Movie review: Snitch

The beautiful poster for Norwegian ocean epic Kon-Tiki , a stronger piece of art than the poster for Life of Pi , will…

1. Kon-Tiki: Historic exploit relived

Following his starring role in American sleuth drama Lie to Me , British actor Tim Roth is back in…

1. British theatre director explores a new stage

Sarah Lang looks forward to the third series of a sitcom that is proving one out of the box.

1. TV Preview: The New Normal

Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 expedition westwards across the Pacific was a stirring Boys' Own adventure…

1. Kon-Tiki: Catching the drift

The latest release in the excellent Rough Guide music series brings together a stunning, rump-shaking collection of tracks…

No, not a reissue of one of the 80s new-romantic band's early albums, but their first album in 29 years. Led by the fittingly…

Great band? Check. Talented guests? Check. Authentic arrangements? Check. Hugh Laurie's second album…

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Splendour series has taken a slightly different approach from previous years.

1. Stellar conductor's musical marksmanship hits target

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