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Mika proves he is still at the top of his game with a hair-raising set at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire

International pop icon Mika returns to Shepherd’s Bush, greeted by a sold-out show. It’s been four years of waiting for his devoted fans, with...

Leonardo: Experience a Masterpiece at the National Gallery

Trivet in London Bridge: A work of passion from Jonny Lake and Isa Bal

Filippo L'Astorina, the Editor

Death of a Salesman at Piccadilly Theatre

Cristiana Ferrauti

Sorry We Missed You

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Movie review
Back Roads
★★★★★

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Tawni O’Dell (who co-wrote the screenplay),...

Andrew Murray
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Movie review
Last Christmas
★★★★★

Another Paul Feig film, another trailer subject to the wrath of the digital sphere. Social...

Musanna Ahmed
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Movie review
The Good Liar
★★★★★

Taking the fear of meeting a stranger online to the max, The Good Liar is...

Mary-Catherine Harvey
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Movie review
Brittany Runs a Marathon
★★★★★

It’s often documentaries that inspire us to make different life choices, whether it’s going vegetarian...

Musanna Ahmed

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Theatre
Excluded at Intermission Theatre
★★★★★

After setting up the collaborative group of patrons, artistic directors and young actors to form...

Ezelle Alblas 9^th November
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Theatre
Nosedive at the Barbican
★★★★★

Nosedive is the Barbican’s co-production with physical theatre company Superfan. Co-directed by Ellie Dubois and...

Miranda Slade 9^th November
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Theatre
Souvenir by Any One Thing
★★★★★

If you choose to be present online, you can be seen and even manipulated. This...

Brooke Snowe 8^th November
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Theatre
The Great Gatsby at Immersive LDN
★★★★★

Sequins, colourful feathers and masterly dance moves: Jay Gatsby is in town and he wants...

Cristiana Ferrauti 8^th November

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Food & Drinks
Bellavita 2019: Mediterranean tradition meets innovation at London expo

It seems impossible to conjure up an image of the Mediterranean without making your mouth...

Rosamund Kelby 11^th November
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Food & Drinks
Artesian at the Langham celebrates female bartenders with all-women takeover

“Celebrate Her,” read the shining big letters on the shelf behind the counter of the...

Cristiana Ferrauti 9^th November
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Food & Drinks
Angler in the City: Sophisticated food where London favours big spenders over good palates
★★★★★

It’s so easy to spend money in the City. There are offices, restaurants and bars....

Filippo L'Astorina, the Editor 8^th November
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Food & Drinks
Da Terra in Bethnal Green: A breath of fresh air in London’s fine-dining scene
★★★★★

I have sat at this table several times: three restaurants and three chefs have changed,...

Filippo L'Astorina, the Editor 7^th November

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Album review
Sir-Vere – Psychoballisticfunk
★★★★★

Describing themselves as “the living embodiment of the dance/rock revolution”, Sir-Vere finally bless the digital...

Michael Higgs 12^th October
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Album review
Lara Smiles – All for You
★★★★★

At times, you come across an emerging artist with such virtuosity, such mindbogglingly obvious skill,...

Michael Higgs 1^st October
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Album review
Miles Kane – Coup de Grace
★★★★★

Even though Miles Kane’s name is plastered on the front of Coup de Grace, he...

Regan Harle 23^rd August
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Album review
Treetop Flyers – Treetop Flyers
★★★★★

Many bands, after some initial success, fall into the trap of capturing a single mood,...

Michael Higgs 21^st August

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How to add value onto your home for little cost

In keeping with the spirit of handy tips, none of the following will be about spending lots...