David Lan, who's directing an eye-catching cast - including Sienna Miller and Sean Hughes - in As You Like It, talks to Samantha Ellis. Adrian Searle writes about Thomas Demand's photography, currently on display at London's Victoria Miro Gallery, and, in reviews, Patti Smith's Meltdown show was "a storming affirmation of her faith in art, poetry and the inspirational power of rock 'n' roll". And there was also a small green toy called Gumby.
Plus, we review uber diva Algela Gheorghiu singing Mimi in Covent Garden's la Boheme, the verdict on Sunday's Cardiff Singer of the World Competition; and more country house opera, this time from Garsington, where Edward Greenfield was reviewing Arabella.
