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A distinguished knight of opera - Sir Thomas Allen 5:34pm Thu 1 May 08 Have I ever told about the day I had lunch with Sir Thomas Allen?

For a spot of quality youth drama - look no further than the Brewery 12:51pm Fri 11 Apr 08 I have to say that Fugee is probably the best piece of youth drama I've seen - and I've had the pleasure of seeing plenty.

A world without Planet Rock - no way! 6:06pm Thu 3 Apr 08 AS THE media focuses on the credit crunch and a slowdown in the global economy, there's a minor crisis going on in the world of rock music.

Nickelback – back in the UK for all the right reasons! 6:12pm Thu 20 Mar 08 At last, the boys return to British shores.

Def Leppard share the stage with Whitesnake 6:10pm Thu 13 Mar 08 Birmingham NEC 1987 - and oh what a night of rock.

Jon Lord - rock meister and celebrated classical composer 6:13pm Mon 25 Feb 08 It doesn't seem that long ago since Jon Lord was trading dazzling solos with Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple.Reader comments (2)

Is Gareth Thompson the next JK Rowling? 6:02pm Fri 15 Feb 08 Gareth Thompson sips his herbal tea.

Dazzling drummer Billy Cobham heads for Ronnie Scott's 6:05pm Thu 7 Feb 08 I've always fancied a trip to Ronnie Scott's legendary jazz club in London, but as yet never managed it.

Halle orchestra celebrates its 150th birthday 6:13pm Mon 28 Jan 08 I have a soft spot for the Halle.

Exchange Theatre in the spotlight 6:28pm Mon 21 Jan 08 Not only has one of my favourite theatres announced what promises to be a season of trail-blazing classic dramas - the productions have attracted some of the UK's leading acting talents.

Lights, camera...and plenty of movie action for Chee 12:08pm Fri 18 Jan 08 Chee Keong Cheung has become quite a mover and shaker in the movie world.

Limehouse Lizzy pay homage to Phil Lynott 5:37pm Mon 14 Jan 08 The only cover version of a Thin Lizzy song I ever played while playing in a band was Don't Believe a Word, off Lizzy's 1976 Johnny the Fox album.

Full steam ahead for Lakeland Arts Trust treasures 6:26pm Tue 8 Jan 08 Abbot Hall Art Gallery is one of the North's artistic gems.

TV star in the theatre spotlight 6:21pm Fri 21 Dec 07 For me Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is definitely one of the best characters on the box.

Fusion of fine art and textiles creates a natural flow at Kendal gallery 1:29pm Sat 15 Dec 07 THE first thing that struck me about Frances Winder and Jan Hicks' River exhibition was the mix of colours.

Marketing and the 'art' of communicating 6:30pm Fri 7 Dec 07 She's stylish and slick at her job - marketing the most unique arts centre in the UK.

Edgar Broughton Band cancels Brewery Arts Centre gig

5:32pm Thursday 6th December 2007

Due to illness Edgar Broughton has had to cancel his Brewery Arts Centre gig tomorrow night (Saturday). Brewery music officer Mike Chadwick told me that he was really disappointed and apologised to all those who had bought tickets for the band's Kendal appearance. He said that refunds were available through the Brewery box office.

Show of Hands sparkle for Christmas 6:12pm Fri 30 Nov 07 For me Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are pretty much the crown princes of acoustic roots music.Reader comment (1)

The Edgar Broughton Band - the rebels return... 7:10pm Wed 21 Nov 07 Leafing through my old concert tickets I landed on one for the Edgar Broughton Band at the Hardrock, at Stretford, near Manchester.