Few actors have remained as true to their craft as Viggo Mortensen. The 65-year-old has largely kept to independent films since finding success in The Lord of The Rings trilogy …
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Election 2024: Five key moments from tonight’s BBC debate
Tonight’s BBC debate marked a shift in tone from Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak’s head-to-head on ITV earlier in the general election campaign. Appearing tonight were Conservative minister Penny Mordaunt; …
Inside the fight to save Britain’s ‘ugliest’ phone booths
A campaign to save Britain’s ugliest phone booths highlights the subjectivity of beauty, writes Lucy Kenningham Ugliness is subjective. In 1986, the architectural maestros at the Twentieth Century Society slammed …
Planners strive to protect the UK’s beautiful quarries by blocking film studio
Local government planners have rejected plans for a major media investment in the latest sign that NIMBYism is now Britain’s most potent political force. Buckinghamshire Council has refused planning permission …
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicks off today. How much is it really worth to the UK economy?
As music superstar Taylor Swift begins her mega-tour in Edinburgh Scotland, her loyal fans will be giving a boost to the UK economy. But how much will it help British …
Yamato The Drummers of Japan at Peacock Theatre is sensational
Among the many touring Taiko drumming groups, Yamato are the most frequent and successful on UK stages. They perform at The Peacock Theatre until 22 June, their first time back …
Issa brothers: How to turn a petrol station into an empire for billionaires
The news that one of the billionaire Issa brothers had decided to sell his shares in supermarket giant Asda marked the end of an era for some of the most …
Bad boys: Ride or Die review – a dreadful drive-by disaster
Let’s address the Oscar-shaped elephant in the room. The fourth Bad Boys film is the first movie Will Smith has made since making headlines around the world for slapping Chris …
Pride returns to the big screen for a 10th anniversary celebration
Incredibly, it’s been a decade since Matthew Warchus’ uplifting British drama Pride hit our screens. There was a degree of controversy at the time, with criticism of the 15 certificate …
Viola’s Room: Punchdrunk return with this intimate immersive gem
When you think of immersive theatre pioneers Punchdrunk, you probably imagine vast, aircraft-hanger sized sets filled with dozens of actors, hundreds of audience members and hundreds of thousands of painstakingly …