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Wind Bit Bitter, Bit Bit Bit Her
The sixth edition of the Vault Festival has officially kicked off, and it once again offers plenty of…
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Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 at the Gate Theatre
In March 1992, African-American taxi driver Rodney King was savagely beaten following a car chase in LA by…
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Movie
Jupiter’s Moon
What if a modern-day Messiah sought refuge in Europe, now that the refugee crisis has intensified people’s mistrust…
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Movie
Walk with Me
Zen Buddhist master Thich Nhat Hanh is often regarded as a pioneer in popularising Buddhism in the West…
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Play
Austentatious at Piccadilly Theatre
It seems that Jane Austen never goes out of fashion. Just when original ideas for adapting her work…
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Movie
The Dinner
There is no doubt that the concept of The Dinner holds potential. A family drama unveiling in tandem…
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The Secret Theatre at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Playwright Anders Lustgarten does not shy away from handling the thorniest issues relating to current socio-political affairs and…
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Cinema & TV
Paddington 2 premiere: On the red carpet with Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Paul King and cast
The first Paddington feature was such a hit that a sequel was practically inevitable. When a character is…
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Movie
Murder on the Orient Express: A faithful and hugely intriguing enactment of the classic mystery novel
In 1974, a star-studded cinematic rendition of Murder on the Orient Express won most people’s approval even before…
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On the Piste at Brockley Jack Theatre
Written over 25 years ago by John Godber, On the Piste does not promise much with its Brits…
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