Live music
Benedict Benjamin at the Islington
Benedict Benjamin, fronted by Ben Rubinstein (formerly of indie-folk groups the Mariner’s Children and Peggy Sue) performed a fantastic…
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Henry V at Middle Temple Hall
This is Henry V as you’ve never imagined it, merged with the grim, gritty terror of the Great…
By Jim Compton-Hall
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Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott at the Royal Albert Hall
As he tells those packing out the Albert Hall tonight, Paul Heaton’s musical relationship with London stretches back…
By Stuart Boyland
Movie
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey premieres in London with John Boyega
There was a palpable buzz at last night’s gala screening of Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey.…
By Michelle Keepence
Opera
Royal Opera: The Importance of Being Earnest at the Barbican
The Importance of Being Earnest in opera form at the Barbican does the original fin-de-siècle play full justice.…
By Luisa Kapp
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Right Now at Bush Theatre
Everyone always seems to be commenting on the “good old times” when people knew their neighbours, whereas nowadays…
By Jonathan Hutchings
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Bug at Found 111
Inside the unassuming exterior of Found 111 (a pop-up fringe venue associated with the Soho Theatre) is a…
By Edward Till
Live music
James Bay at the Hammersmith Apollo
Not even the lashing rain of Storm Katie could dampen the excitement of the audience awaiting James Bay, the breakthrough…
By Melissa Hoban
Literature
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Yann Martel’s latest novel, The High Mountains of Portugal, is his best since Life of Pi — maybe…
By Ben Craik
Art
Robi Walters Presents 365: Every Day Counts at the Hospital Club
All art is personal and a great deal of it serves at least partially as therapy for the…
By Edward Till