PICK OF THE DAY

Tuesday 13 February 1996 00:02 GMT
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

THE FILM

Hellzapoppin'

A flat-out, inspired, bizarre, zany comedy of lunatic sub-plots, pratfalls, cinematic sight gags and mile-a-minute dialogue featuring hyper-energetic Martha Raye in the midst of the mayhem. Way ahead of its time and a complete one-off.

Queen's Theatre, Belfast 2pm, 7pm (01232 244857)

THE PLAY

The Misanthrope

Moliere's comedy, last seen at this address in a translation by Neil Bartlett, now in a new version by Royal Court favourite Martin Crimp with a classy cast including the underrated Ken Stott, who was the best thing in Arthur Miller's overrated Broken Glass.

Young Vic, London SE1 7pm (0171-928 6363)

THE GIG

John Abercrombie

Finely wrought modern jazz guitar from one of the jewels in the crown of Manfred Eicher's ECM records, the label that made stars out of talents as diverse as Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and Arvo Part.

The Rhythmic, London N1 8pm (0171-713 5859)

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in