12 JANUARY 1991, page 32

Theatre

Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Cottesloe) Instructive pleasure Christopher Edwards D ario Fo's play was inspired by events in Italy in 1969. A bomb exploded in a Milan bank......

Dance

The Nutcracker (Covent Garden and Birmingham) A tough nut to crack Deirdre McMahon T he Nutcracker celebrates its centenary In 1992 and its enduring popularity has been evident......

Pop Music

Crucial difference Marcus Berkmann I f you ever need confirmation that, contrary to your lithe, youthful appear- ance, you are in fact sad, old and complete- ly past it, you can......