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Theatre Review: When the Rain Stops Falling (**)

Lorna Irvine isn't impressed by an 'overwrought, predictable' production, even if it has a few great performances within.

One to Watch: Freddie Fox

Lorna Irvine looks at the latest talent from an acting dynasty.

Music Review: New Candys--New Candys as Medicine (Picture In My Ear/Fuzz Club) ***

Lorna Irvine finds the band's album 'good for those of us who like a drop of the dark stuff'.

Cinema Review: Inherent Vice (***)

Lorna Irvine reviews a film that puts 'the pot into potboiler'.

Dance Review: Jasmin Vardimon--Park (****)

Lorna Irvine finds much to revel in this touring production from the acclaimed theatre-dance company.

Theatre Review: Butterfly (****)

Lorna Irvine finds the touring production 'quietly shattering'.

Happy Birthday Alan Cumming--Fifty Years Young

As he turns 50, Lorna Irvine looks back on Alan Cumming's illustrious career so far.

Cinema Review: Beyond Clueless (***)

Lorna Irvine reviews a worthy attempt at analysing 'a much-maligned genre'.

Music Review: Taraf de Haidouks (****)

Lorna Irvine reviews a 'unique and triumphant' performance, part of this year's Celtic Connections.

One to Watch: Marika Hackman

Lorna Irvine tells us to 'expect wonders' with an upcoming album.

Music Review: Tiny Ruins (****)

Lorna Irvine reviews the 'magnificent, funny, beautiful' performance, part of Celtic Connections.

Music Review: Bjork 'Vulnicura' (One Little Indian) ***

Lorna Irvine finds Bjork's latest album to be her 'at her least dazzling'.

Theatre Review: Faith Healer (****)

Michael Cox reviews a 'delicate treat' at the Lyceum.

Music Review: Trash Kit--Confidence (****)

Lorna Irvine reviews an album that is 'immediate, energetic and fun'.

Music Review: Angelique Kidjo (****)

Lorna Irvine reviews the 'unique show for Celtic Connections'.

Album Review: Panda Bear...Meets the Grim Reaper (Domino) ****

Lorna Irvine greatly enjoys the latest by Noah Lennox.

Here Comes the Knife!

Lorna Irvine speaks with Shonen Knife's lead singer Naoko Yamano about music, the recording process, touring and cats.

Cinema Review: Birdman (****)

Lorna Irvine reviews a meta film with 'superb performances across the board'.

One to Watch: Ibibio Sound Machine

Lorna Irvine looks at an 'energetic, passionate and irresistible' talent.

One to Watch: Lapsley

Lorna Irvine looks at an impressive rising talent.

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