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Latitude Festival Unveils 2025 Literary Line-Up Including The Booker Prize and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Latitude Festival will return to Henham Park, Suffolk this summer ushering in a bold new chapter for literature, ideas, and live conversation. Learn more about the lineup and see how to attend!

Review: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, starring Tom Rosenthal
by Gary Naylor - May 2, 2025

Satire bites even today, but a little more sympathy in the characters would strengthen its appeal

Review: ARTIFICIALLY YOURS, Riverside Studios
by Gary Naylor - Apr 12, 2024

Leslie Ash leads a very funny play by first time writer Aaron Thakar, lit up by a charming and hilarious turn by another debutante, Jake Mavis

Marisha Wallace and Tommy Blaize Join Festive Concerts at The Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

Marisha Wallace and Tommy Blaize have joined the Festive Concerts at the Southbank Centre line-up. Learn more about the performances and find out how to get tickets here!

Southbank Centre Reveals 2023 Winter Show Line-up
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023

This Winter, the Southbank Centre presents a packed programme of exciting new shows for everyone to enjoy featuring a mix of family events, cabaret, dance, music and comedy. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Gavin Stanley Brings The Music Of Billy Fury Home To Liverpool This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2023

Billy Fury is still regarded as the UK's premiere Rock'n'Roll star. With James Dean looks and a voice which could switch easily between raucous rocker and velvet smooth big balladeer, Fury has very often been lauded with the title 'The UK's blonde Elvis'.

Southbank Centre Announces Summer Literature Season Featuring Jarvis Cocker, Ian McEwan, Kamila Shamsie and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022

The Southbank Centre announces its Summer 2022 Literature Season taking place from May to September, featuring a diverse range of musicians and authors, renowned thinkers and contemporary poets.

Simon Bird Unveils Debut Stand-Up Special
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2021

British Comedy Award winning star of The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner Simon Bird has unveiled his debut stand-up special, ‘Debrief’, which is available to watch exclusively on Channel 4’s streaming service All 4 from 00:01am on Friday 14th May.

Listen: Paapa Essiedu and More Join Latest Episodes of THAT PODCAST
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2021

The series features more than 100 artists, commentators and thought leaders, with 23 commissions, performances from some of the UK’s most exciting names in contemporary arts and entertainment, and testimonies from the public.

The Subways and The Libertines Call For Universal Basic Income For Everyone In The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2020

A letter to the Chancellor has been signed by performers along with record labels, venues and other arts sector organisations.

Kneehigh Announce New Executive Director And New Chair Of The Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2019

On International Women's Day, Kneehigh is has announced the appointment of Michelle Carwardine-Palmer as the company's new Executive Director who will take up the position in April. The company is also announcing that Hedda Archbold will succeed Professor Alan Livingston as Chair of Trustees with immediate effect.

BBC Arts Announces New Documentaries, Including Oscar Wilde Doc with Stephen Fry
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 24, 2019

In 2019 BBC Arts will offer audiences innovative programming and partnerships with the best artistic talent - giving unique perspectives and an unmissable front-row seat to the best arts and performance in the UK and beyond.

Review Roundup: Did the Critics Think MARY POPPINS RETURNS Was 'Practically Perfect in Every Way?'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2018

Mary Poppins Returns officially opened in theaters everywhere on December 18! Now that the film is widely available, let's see what the critics are saying!

Northern Stage Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2018

Spring 2019 at Northern Stage features ambitious new productions made in Newcastle, alongside new shows from some of the UK's most exciting and innovative theatre companies and work made by and for children and young people. Plus comedy, dance and an eclectic programme in the intimate Stage 3 performance space.

Exeter Northcott Theatre announces Autumn/Winter Season for 2018/19
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce a remarkable 2018 new season with tickets now on sale for more than 30 shows.

Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Reveal Autumn Winter 2018 Season Ahead Of Public Sale
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2018

Following the announcement of The Lovely Bones, A Christmas Carol and Everyman rock 'n' roll panto The Snow Queen earlier this year, the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse has revealed its full programme for Autumn Winter 2018. Book adaptations, comedians, music, familiar faces and new collaborations to join their in-house productions for the season.

Photo Flash: Inside Matthew Bourne's THE RED SHOES Gala Night
by Marianka Swain - Dec 16, 2016

Matthew Bourne's acclaimed new production of THE RED SHOES had its Sadler's Wells press night this week and a special gala performance last night. The show runs until 29 January, 2017.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Details for 'Action & Anarchy: The Films of Seijun Suzuki
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2015

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the details for Action and Anarchy: The Films of Seijun Suzuki, November 6-17.

Review Roundup: Ian McKellen Takes on Iconic Detective in MR. HOLMES
by Tess Reynolds - Jul 17, 2015

Ian McKellen stars in a new take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic character Sherlock Holmes. In MR. HOLMES, Holmes is aged and retired and looking back on his life with reflection while he grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman. 

Review Roundup: Sandra Bullock Stars in MINIONS
by Tess Reynolds - Jul 10, 2015

Sandra Bullock stars in the new animated family comedy MINIONS. MINIONS follow the origin story of the beloved creatures from Universal's DESPICABLE ME and DESPICABLE ME 2.