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Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
Avengers Assemble actor Thom Hiddleston and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss are to star in a West End production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
The story of Leslie ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson promises on paper to be a humdinger.
Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.
Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town
Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.
Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds
The author of the Young Sherlock Holmes novels will speak at the first children’s event held at Barts Pathology Museum.
Film review: The Great Gatsby
A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.
Camden Council gives go-ahead for life-size statue of Amy Winehouse
Plans for a statue of Amy Winehouse in Camden to serve as a permanent memorial to the late singer have been given the go ahead.
‘Boris is all about Boris’, says London Mayoral hopeful Eddie Izzard
The comedian Eddie Izzard has hit out at London Mayor Boris Johnson whilst maintaining he is ready for the challenge of pursuing politics himself.
Four things to do if you can’t get tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest and most popular events in the horticulture calendar.
Stars of small screen gather for TV Baftas
Sienna Miller, Jamie Redknapp, Tess Daly and Damian Lewis were among the stars of the small screen who gathered in the drizzle for the TV Baftas.
TV Baftas: Olivia Colman and Peter Capaldi in running for two awards each
The London 2012 Games are at the centre of tonight’s TV Baftas, with nominations for Danny Boyle’s Olympic opening ceremony and the satire Twenty Twelve.
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- Amy Winehouse’s family life and love for London to be explored in new exhibition
- Doctor Who tribute sketch at TV Bafta Awards
- Felicity Kendall and Kara Tointon in Relatively Speaking in the West End
- Dame Helen Mirren ‘felt terrible’ about drummer confrontation
- Guitar played by Beatles John Lennon and George Harrison to go on display at London hotel
- Dame Helen Mirren dressed as Queen Elizabeth II confronts drummers
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- Royal trio visit magical world of Harry Potter
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- Actors from film and television rub shoulders at Asian Awards
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Arts See all
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Days Out See all
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Showbiz See all
- Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
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- Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
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- Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds
Theatre See all
- Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
- Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
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