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Rob Madge: My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do) explores what happens when the magic of childhood isn't as magical as you'd hoped.

Mythos: Ragnarok gives a unique and high-impact take on Norse mythology - proving the Fringe can always surprise.

Jo Caulfield returns to the Fringe and, post-lockdown, she has a LOT to say!

The Recs moseyed on down to the Assembly George Square Gardens and enjoyed a cowboy-themed circus romp that knows exactly who its audience is and how to keep it happy.

Tom, Dick and Harry retells the story of The Great Escape - but does The Recs dig it?

Tasting Notes is a new musical that follows an eventful day in a wine bar - The Recs ventured to Southwark Playhouse to drink it in.

Hallelujah! The star-studded Sister Act The Musical is back in London and The Recs has heavenly night out.

Yeast Nation is certainly an unusual musical at Southwark Playhouse - but does it rise to the occasion?

Strictly Come Dancing welcomes a returning contestant as Matt Goss brings song Vegas glamour to the show.

Strictly Come Dancing adds KISS radio host Tyler West to their competing celebs this year.

Strictly Come Dancing has added Paralympian Ellie Simmonds to its 2022 celeb line-up

Strictly Come Dancing unveils stand-up comic Jayde Adams as the next contestant for 2022

As Strictly announces four new professional dancers, The Recs looks at who they are and what they might mean for Strictly Come Dancing.

The Midwich Cuckoos - a classic sci-fi novel - is adapted for television for the first time as a 7-part drama on Sky Max.

Alfred Hitchcock died today in 1980. In tribute to the great director, The Recs looks back at ten fascinating sequences from his movie career which reveal why he is still ...

It's Hollywood's big night of the year as the biggest stars gather hoping to win one of those coveted golden statuettes. The Recs looks at the runners and riders and ...

Nita Prose cleans up with her debut murder-mystery novel, The Maid.

Midnight in Everwood, M.A. Kuzniar's reimagination of The Nutcracker, is a charming, wintery delight.

‘Elvis’ checks out in Murder at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young

Murder at the Seaview Hotel is author Glenda Young's confident first step into the world of cozy crime.

To celebrate World Book Day, The Recs RCD invites you to share in the pleasure of John Wyndham’s triumph The Day of the Triffids.

Here at The Recs we like to give back so in an act of complete selflessness, we blind taste-tested six Edinburgh Gin Liqueurs for you. Research at its finest!

We taste test an Italian Fiano - is it worth its pricey tag?

It's sunshine in a glass. We discover the amber-hued history of this popular Italian liqueur.

Today marks the 80th birthday of global superstar Barbra Streisand. The Recs decided to pay tribute to this enduring and formidable singer-actress-activist.

The Manchester-based singer-songwriter releases brand new single, I Don't Understand, to raise funds for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Every Valentine's Day dinner needs a perfect song. The Recs' suggests some tunes to fit any amour!

The 90s electropop doyens of bittersweet dance music return with Token, a tempting taster of their forthcoming album, Two.

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Rob Madge: My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do) ★★★★★

Mythos: Ragnarok ★★★★★

Jo Caulfield: Here Comes Trouble ★★★★★

Railed ★★★★

The Silent Treatment ★★★★★

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