This old footage is from the Huntley Film Archives. It follows an American tourist around Central London as she tries to find The Globe Theatre, then visits Borough Market and other London attractions including pubs and bars and some late-night …
Read more...The giant LoveUK teapot is looking around London for The World’s Perfect Cup of Tea as decided by the fans of www.facebook.com/LoveUK. In this video, Mr Teapot takes in some of London’s best sights, including Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Tower …
Read more...First up this week is news that the fantastic double whammy of Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2 at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is extending. You’ve now got until 9 October to catch this pair of incredible shows. I’ve seen …
Read more...It’s not often I get to talk about a new theatre in London. (New shops and new restaurants, yes, but not theatres!) So, I’m excited to report London has a new theatre, and its first show opens tomorrow. Check out …
Read more...Some opera news is sneaking its way into Thursday’s theatre slot: the co-creator of Jerry Springer the Opera is writing a new opera based on the life of American glamour model Anna Nicole Smith for the Royal Opera House. It …
Read more...It’s a busy week for theatre news. Firstly, Enron’s extended its run at the Noel Coward Theatre, which is great news, particularly because I want to see it again – it’s *that* good! It’s now running until 14 August. Also, …
Read more...I’ll start with today’s sad news: Hairspray is closing. Just two and a half years into its big-haired run, the award-winning musical will close on 28 March. (And I *still* haven’t seen it! Gutted.) On a brighter note: if you were …
Read more...It’s been a fantastic year in London. Here we take a moment to reflect on our favourite things from 2009. Claire: I think mine was seeing the film Wings of Desire at the Somerset House Summer Screen. Everything came together that night: …
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