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A heady hit of nostalgia for fans of the beloved Nineties sitcom, as the old gang got back together –
        just don’t mention the Botox. Read the full review.

        90. Comedy: Nina Conti


        As well as her superb Dating Show tour, Conti stole the show at the Globe’s first ever stand-up gig.
        Her foul-mouthed sidekick Monkey wasn't too impressed by Shakespeare's works: "With a few
        friends and some typewriters, I could write that s---." Read the full review.









































        Monkey business: comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti CREDIT: Matt Crockett

        89. Film: No Time to Die


         Daniel Craig’s fifth and final outing as James Bond brought Britain flocking back to cinemas. Glitz
        and thrills were both present in giddy abundance, while an unexpectedly emotional finale gave Ian
        Fleming’s MI6 agent a perfect (temporary) send-off. Read the full review.

        88. Theatre: South Pacific



        Daniel Evans’ sensuous and sensitive revival of the Second World War-set Rodgers and
        Hammerstein classic was a palpable hit for the Chichester Festival Theatre. Read the full review.

        87. Classical: Joyce di Donato: Il Pomo d’Oro



        The great Irish-American soprano with the Italian name gave a concert of Italian Baroque arias
        with the great Italian ‘period instrument’ band Il Pomo d’Oro, full of heart-stopping tragic feeling
        in the sad arias and thrilling vocal virtuosity in the more spirited ones.
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