Green Zone (15)
An unequivocal dramatisation of the search for WMD in Iraq
Dissecting the body politic of race hatred
Interview: Playwright Anders Lustgarten talks to the Star about his challenging new play on the BNP
Bonfire Of The Liberties
Keith Ewing's book exposes grim realities of government legal abuse
London Assurance
Boucicault's comedy is assured of success at the National
Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate
The untimely demise from bone cancer of the late, great Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure robbed Africa of one of its most important musical figures.
The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder
A slightly incongruous mix of the Irish and the Mexican here from world music veterans The Chieftains and Ry Cooder.
Emilie Autumn
Released Stateside three years ago, Emilie Autumn's latest album is only now being licensed in Britain. As a reward for this patience, Opheliac is packaged with a bonus disc that contains a clutch of new tracks along with out-takes and video footage.
Gonjasufi
In the early-1990s movie Stay Tuned, disgruntled parents Roy and Helen Knable get sucked into their television set where they jump from station to station, becoming, among other things, professional wrestlers, cartoon mice and gameshow contestants.
Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford takes to the stage at Manchester Academy and immediately addresses his crowd. "This is the biggest headline show we've ever done, we are excited." He pauses before adding: "Nervous, but excited."
Depeche Mode
It's hard to imagine an all-Essex bill could fill a venue the size of the O2 but that's the case as '80s industrial pioneers Nitzer Ebb took to the stage in support of the legendary Depeche Mode.
Krystle Warren
The intimate surroundings of the Soho Theatre are the perfect stage for any up-and-coming jazz artist.
Robinson
In Andy Robinson's vision of England, children are pregnant and drunk, people work for peanuts and fathers are useless scraps of junk.