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The Winter’s Tale: a festive feast in the West End
As Kenneth Branagh’s yearlong season in the West End’s Garrick Theatre continues, we review his seasonal programme, including The Winter’s Tale starring Judi Dench.
Britain’s acting icons before they were famous
The launch of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s new Heritage Project allows unprecedented access to its digital archives and fascinating snapshots of Britain’s acting icons before they became household names.
Spinning plates: tea with a twist at the Savoy
One of London’s most iconic hotels, the Savoy launches new Temptation Wheel menu, which matches desserts, chocolates and cocktails.
Nelson, Navy and Nation
On Trafalgar Day, and throughout the year, in a fascinating permanent gallery the National Maritime Museum tells the story of the Royal Navy and its staggering effect on the British people of the 19th century.
Beautiful Brompton: support suffragette’s cemetery
This week, with the release of the film Suffragette, Brompton Cemetery in west London, the final resting place of Emmeline Pankhurst, makes an urgent request for public support for its restoration.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical in the West End
As Roald Dahl’s classic tale continues its US tour, we review the West End show, which is a spectacle of epic proportions.
Suffragette Season at the Houses of Parliament
The Houses of Parliament celebrate the UK release of Suffragette with a special programme of events, tours and talks throughout October.
Early birthday present for Britain’s oldest theatre
The Bristol Old Vic, Britain’s oldest theatre, has received a boost of Lottery funding in the run-up to its 250th anniversary, plus we look back at some of our other historic playhouses.
Time for tea? London’s afternoon tea trail
Tempt your taste buds on a tea trail around London with the help of a new website launched by Horniman Museum and Gardens.
London by Design explores iconic transport brand
Three exhibitions will look at the evolution of the capital’s transport design classics, from the Underground roundel to bus seat fabric and much more.