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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12 h. ago Backstage chat: Andy Nyman on The Producers musical – 'Mel Brooks' kindness makes it okay'

Andy Nyman is currently having a blast as Max Bialystock in The Producers musical at the Garrick but admits, ‘We have to lock away the swastika flags at night’

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14 h. ago Pope issues stark warning to Hollywood stars about cinema’s ‘decline’

The pope met with Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine and Spike Lee at the Vatican

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22 h. ago From Hollywood to holy water: Pope Leo invites stars to the Vatican

Observers say that welcoming of guests including Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci and Spike Lee is a move to raise pontiff’s profileA host of Hollywood celebrities will meet Pope Leo on Saturday, a gathering Vatican observers say is aimed at giving some star power to the pontiff, who is the first US pope in the history of the Catholic church.Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Adam Scott are among the actors who will join a special audience with Leo at his Apostolic Palace residence, along with the Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller and Gus Van Sant. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago 'Tent village' with 30 rough sleepers pops up on famous London street lined with West End theatres and £800

In the shadow of a Grade II listed property at the heart of the capital, people from Britain and around the world are living in a street encampment.

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43 h. ago 'Spellbinding performances' in 'gripping' war film now streaming on Netflix

A gripping war epic — starring Chris Pine and Florence Pugh — charts an important era in Great Britain's history and the film is now available to stream on Netflix UK

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64 h. ago “Wonderful Joe” at the Grand Theatre London: A Touching Love Letter to the Overlooked

“Wonderful Joe” at the Grand Theatre London: A Touching Love Letter to the Overlooked  front mezz junkies

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3 d. ago The Hunger Games: On Stage at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London

The Hunger Games: On Stage at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London  The Stage

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3 d. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night after her cosy date with writer Jonah Freud

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

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3 d. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night amid album success detailing messy split from ex

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

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3 d. ago Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s 'Inside No 9' to return to London

Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s 'Inside No 9' to return to London  London Theatre tickets

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5 d. ago Playwrights Horizons and London's Soho Theatre Launch Foreign Exchange Festival for Playwrights

Playwrights Horizons and London's Soho Theatre Launch Foreign Exchange Festival for Playwrights  TheaterMania

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6 d. ago London theatre is reported to the Equality and Human Rights Commission over Jewish

The Jewish Community Council (JCC) have asked the EHRC to probe the Troxy, alleging the theatre has taken an 'anti-Jewish' policy since the October 7 attacks

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6 d. ago London's Troxy theatre reported to equality watchdog amid 'anti

The Troxy in Limehouse denies claims it has turned events ‘because they are Jewish’

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7 d. ago Mum's £70 13 hour Albania holiday is better value than London theatre trip

Mum's £70 13 hour Albania holiday is better value than London theatre trip  News Shopper

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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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8 d. ago In A City of 300 Languages, London’s Theatre Speaks Mostly One

In A City of 300 Languages, London’s Theatre Speaks Mostly One  Londonist

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8 d. ago Sam Ryder to make West End debut in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Sam Ryder to make West End debut in 'Jesus Christ Superstar'  London Theatre tickets

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8 d. ago Jesus Christ Superstar to play the London Palladium starring Sam Ryder

Jesus Christ Superstar to play the London Palladium starring Sam Ryder  West End Theatre

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8 d. ago Old Vic theatre expands for first time in 200 years with new Backstage building

London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.

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