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Ballet Black: Shadows at Hackney Empire review: this double billing resists a neat conclusion

3/5 The performances are dynamic, even if the vigorous choreography sometimes feels like a decorative add-on

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Dick Whittington and His Cat review – the rats have no chance in merry panto

It won’t win prizes for originality, but the joyful ensemble spirit of Clive Rowe’s show will keep the kids happy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

Christmas culture guide 2024: the very best of what to see on stage and screen this festive season in London

The very best of what to do in film, TV, theatre, panto, dance and more...

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

From the Sachsgate scandal to conspiracy controversies: A timeline of Russell Brand’s life and career

From the notorious phone calls to Andrew Sachs to his tumultuous and short-lived marriage to Katy Perry, Brand has been the subject of numerous scandals over the years

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

‘We were lazy!’ The Rolling Stones unveil new original album Hackney Diamonds after 18-year wait

At Hackney press conference, surviving trio of Stones pay tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts as they announce album and release new single Angry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Tim Dowling: I’m revisiting my worst ever moment on stage – a Christmas panto

I was dressed as a series of comic book characters while the ugly sisters sang Holding Out for a Hero

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2023

Oh yes it is! Oh no it isn’t! Is the panto dame still a suitable cause for mirth?

Fire the glitter cannons! Unleash the water pistols! The panto season is here. But how did the cross-dressing dame become so central to the tradition? And in an age of gender fluidity, should we still be laughing?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Martin Lewis' famous wife who works in Glasgow and his new role as TikTok star

Martin Lewis has gone from financial journalist to the most trusted man in the UK thanks to his hard work giving tips to survive the cost of living crisis and energy price hikes, but there's more to the man of the moment than meets the eye...

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022