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“Discovering The Classics” – Twelve Stops and Home The VitalsRelease date: 5 June 2006UK chart peak: #2Running time: 56:21Singles: Sewn (#7), Fill My Little World (#10), Never Be Lonely (#9), Love It When You Call (#18), Rosé (#38) As the debut rec…

"Discovering The Classics" - Twelve Stops and Home

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year is the debut album from The Feeling

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Music March The last time I replaced Mind The Band with a whole month of music was 2023, and it became Music May… This time – despite it running straight after Film February – I find myself d…

PAGE UPDATE: Peter Capaldi at The 100 Club mini-review

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"Meanwhile in The 100 club, elderly actor Peter Capaldi..." Great songs, brilliant atmosphere, lots of fun. Let's hope this isn’t the "farewell tour" after all! 😂

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Zoe Graham was a fantastic opening act - I'm definitely going to check out her new album soon.

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First gig of #MusicMarch - and my first visit to @100clublondon.bsky.social!

Harry Styles – Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Image source: Harry Styles/YouTube After almost three years spent running and Pope-spotting (amongst other things), Harry Styles returns with his fourth album – and its mantra is laid bare in…

ALBUM REVIEW: Harry Styles - Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

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"Timely musical escapism"

#MusicMarch #NewMusicFriday #HarryStyles #KATTDO #kissco

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What a privilege to be at Kiln Theatre for the first preview of Manic Street Creature! Beautiful, beautiful show.

#MusicMarch #ManicStreetCreature

Double Indemnity The latest film to get the stage adaptation treatment is the 1944 noir classic Double Indemnity, itself adapted (by Billy Wilder & Raymond Chandler) from the James M. Cain novel of the same nam…

REVIEW: Double Indemnity at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social

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"Keeps you guessing until the end"

#DoubleIndemnity #MischaBarton #LDNTheatreBloggers #TheatreBloggers

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PAGE UPDATE: The Moment mini-review

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Wednesday night at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social! Tonight's invite is to review the stage adaptation of Double Indemnity...

Keep an eye out for my write-up!

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“Discovering The Classics” – Pet Sounds The VitalsRelease date: 16 May 1966UK chart peak: #2Running time: 35:57Singles: Sloop John B (#2), God Only Knows (#2) This was The Beach Boys’ 11th studio album, and probably the most well-k…

BLOG POST: "Discovering The Classics" - Pet Sounds

Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year is the classic album from The Beach Boys.

#MusicMarch #TheBeachBoys #PetSounds

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I'm running on about 3 hours' of sleep, I had a full day in the office - but could I pass up a return for American Psycho? I think we all know the answer to that question.

West End transfer when?

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Using #MusicMarch as an excuse to finally work through #Anthology2025...

The Battle “Rock ‘n’ Roll is about music, music, music, music. It’s not about you, it’s not about me, it’s not about Oasis. It’s about the tunes.” 14 August 199…

REVIEW: The Battle at Birmingham Rep

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"John Niven's script is sharp & quick-witted"

#MusicMarch #TheBattle #BlurVsOasis #TheatreBloggers

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First music-related theatre of #MusicMarch - and I'm making my return to Birmingham Rep for The Battle!

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PAGE UPDATE: EPiC - Elvis Presley in Concert mini-review

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Music March The last time I replaced Mind The Band with a whole month of music was 2023, and it became Music May… This time – despite it running straight after Film February – I find myself d…

ANNOUNCEMENT: Get ready for the first ever Music March!

Expect music-related theatre & film, as well as gig reports, album reviews & anything else that takes my fancy.

#MusicMarch
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Film February 2026

Of course I did my usual playlist - and it's more extensive than ever!

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Sinners | Official Trailer YouTube video by Warner Bros.

Closing #FilmFebruary with a rewatch...

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PAGE UPDATE: Train Dreams mini-review

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28. Train Dreams (2025)

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Beyond #FilmFebruary 2026 As I did a post like this in 2024, and also last year, I thought I should probably stick with the trend and go through 2026’s upcoming releases. It was rather interesting looking back on my p…

BLOG POST: Beyond #FilmFebruary 2026

Looking ahead to UK cinema releases, including #PeakyBlinders, #ToyStory5, #thebridefilm & #ProjectHailMary.

What are you most looking forward to?

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PAGE UPDATE: The Testament of Ann Lee mini-review

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27. The Testament of Ann Lee or The Woman Clothed by the Sun with the Moon Under Her Feet (2026)*

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PAGE UPDATE: Eternity mini-review

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PAGE UPDATE: Jay Kelly mini-review

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26. Eternity (2025)

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Review: SPLENDOUR & DEVOTION AT LONDON HANDEL FESTIVAL, St George’s Hanover Square The 2026 edition of the London Handel Festival, which kicked off last week, is running under the theme of From Heavenly Harmony. The five-week event aims to “enrich lives through Handel’s music”, with...

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25. Jay Kelly (2025)

#FilmFebruary

Slight break from #FilmFebruary tonight, as I was at my first ever London Handel Festival event for @uk.broadwayworld.com!

Splendour & Devotion at St George's, Hanover Square.

#LondonHandelFestival #SplendourAndDevotion