8 h. ago The moment I knew: I felt a pang of fear – but I knew we were an unbeatable duo

After spying Tom Box at a punk gig, Kate Logan made a Dalek poster to capture his attentionFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesLong before we’d met, I had heard a lot about a guy called Tom Box. I knew he was an Australian living in the South Island of New Zealand. I was in Wellington, and there’d been a few occasions when I’d travelled to the South Island for raves or anarchist conferences where some of the folks had gone to Tom’s place – but I splintered off somewhere else.Then one day, in 2007, I was at a punk gig when a mutual friend said, “Oh, do you know Tom Box? He’s over there. He’s just moved up to Wellington.” There in a sea of black-clad punks, jumping up and down at the front of the mosh pit, was this guy in a pale blue Star Trek uniform. To me, as a person unfamiliar with Star Trek, he looked like he was wearing pyjamas. This was my first vision of him, but we didn’t talk at all that night. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago The footballer nepo babies who are outshining their famous dads as Jamie Carragher's daughter Mia makes her stage debut in The Hunger Games

It's become an ongoing occurrence for celebrity offspring to carve out a career in showbiz, whether it's modelling, reality TV or following in the footsteps of their footballing fathers.

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3 d. ago Jamie Carragher's daughter Mia stuns in a silver dress alongside her 'proud' parents as she makes her debut as leading lady in The Hunger Games: On Stage

The family headed to the afterparty at 1 Canary Wharf after the 21-year-old took on the leading role of Katniss Everdeen at the Troubadour Theatre.

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8 d. ago Lego: The final frontier. Star Trek’s first set beams down in 3,600 pieces

The set will be available in Lego stores and online November 28

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1 week ago JAN MOIR: Paddington blinks his little button eyes and the packed West End crowd claps, cheers and roars its approval for a marmalade

No Hollywood star, no singer, no high-kicking showgirl nor gleaming screen legend has ever been so warmly greeted making their debut on a stage as a little furry bear was on Saturday night.

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1 week ago India rejoice in first Women’s World Cup triumph as South Africa chase falls short

Final: India, 298-7, beat South Africa, 246, by 52 runsShafali and Deepti shine as Navi Mumbai rejoicesAt last, 50 years on from their debut on the world stage, India’s dream came true: a maiden World Cup win, in front of a deafening full house in Navi Mumbai, as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs.Laura Wolvaardt struck a magnificent century, going back-to-back after her winning effort in the semi-final, but while she finished the tournament with a run-tally of 571 – the most by any woman in a World Cup – the ultimate prize belonged to India. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Star Trek and The Twilight Zone director Ralph Senensky dies as tributes are paid

Ralph Senensky, who directed episodes of Star Trek: The Original Series, The Twilight Zone and The Waltons, has died at the age of 102, with tributes flooding in

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3 w. ago Star Trek actor Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Chekhov play

The US star will appear in Ivanov at The Bridge theatre next year.

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3 w. ago Star Trek actor Chris Pine to make London stage debut in Simon Stone’s Ivanov

The Star Trek and Wonder Woman actor will lead a modern reimagining of the Chekhov classic at the Bridge Theatre, directed by acclaimed playwright Simon Stone

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3 w. ago Chris Pine to Make London Stage Debut With Simon Stone’s Chekhov Adaptation ‘Ivanov’

Chris Pine to Make London Stage Debut With Simon Stone’s Chekhov Adaptation ‘Ivanov’  Variety

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3 w. ago Hollywood star Chris Pine will make his UK stage debut in London next year

Hollywood star Chris Pine will make his UK stage debut in London next year  Time Out

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3 w. ago Star Trek’s Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Ivanov next summer

The Hollywood actor will star in a new version of the Chekhov classic by writer-director Simon Stone at the Bridge theatre from JulyStar Trek’s Chris Pine will boldly go to the Bridge next summer but the actor, best known for playing James T Kirk in the sci-fi reboot, is swapping the starship for the stage.For his London theatre debut, Pine has been cast in the title role of a new version of Chekhov’s early play Ivanov by Australian writer-director Simon Stone. Produced by London Theatre Company, Ivanov will open in July at the Bridge theatre, where Stone’s update of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea is now running. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Emmerdale's Kev actor Chris Coghill almost turned role down after exit news

Emmerdale star Chris Coghill almost didn't take up the offer of a role on the ITV soap when he learned about Kev's fate, only to be won over when he heard what was in store

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4 w. ago Star Trek and Dr Dolittle beauty dies as famous daughter announces tragic news

Samantha Eggar, who was Oscar-nominated for her role in the 1965 film The Collector, has sadly died at the age of 86 and her actress daughter has shared a touching tribute

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4 w. ago Laurence Fox granted retrial in libel case as judge rules his reputation was damaged by trio including Nicola Thorp calling him 'racist' online

The actor-turned-activist was successfully sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on social media platform X.

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4 w. ago Laurence Fox libel case over ‘racist’ claim to face retrial, Court of Appeal rules

The actor-turned-activist was sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on X.

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4 w. ago Laurence Fox's libel case over ‘racist’ claim to face retrial, appeals court rules

Controversial actor Laurence Fox was sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal, real name Colin Seymour, over a row on X/Twitter

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