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Band hit new high with rooftop performance at The O2
American rock band 30 Seconds to Mars took to the roof of the The O2 today for a special acoustic set.
Free bike checks extended into three more boroughs
Barclays has extended its free bike checks to another three boroughs to celebrate Bike Week and so riders can stay safe on London’s roads.
Stephen Lawrence memorial concert line-up announced
A concert in memory of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence will feature Emeli Sande, Rizzle Kicks and Labrinth amongst many others.
The Audience breaks record - for audience figures
A West End play starring Helen Mirren as the Queen has broken a National Theatre audience record.
The O2 announces second Rod Stewart date after ‘phenomenal demand’
Rod Stewart has added a second and final show to his ‘Time’ tour at The O2 in London in September.
Album review: Sigur Rós – Kveikur
Their trademark glacial, widescreen and delicate beauty is blown into stormier waters following the departure of multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson. The result? No lifeboats needed.
Album review: Miles Kane – Don’t Forget Who You Are
The Paul Weller-endorsed, choppy Brit-rock boy returns, but is there any staying power beneath the bold sonic bluster?
Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups
A comedy festival in east London due to feature acts including Al Murray, Alan Davies and Ed Byrne has been cancelled because of “heavy opposition from local community groups”.
Music review: Josh Groban’s All That Echoes tour at The O2
The last time Josh Groban was in London on tour he played the Hammersmith Apollo, a relatively small, pretty intimate venue.
Have a whale of a time at Moby Dick! The Musical
A musical theatre group is getting ready to make a splash with its latest show, a St Trinian’s-esque production.
Graeae’s tale of limbless knight to ask theatre-goers at Greenwich festival what it means to be alive
Jenny Sealey, co-director of the London 2012 Paralympic Games opening ceremony, writes about a new production by Hackney-based disabled-led theatre company Graeae, which will be shown at the Greenwich+Docklands International Festival.
Arts See all
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Music See all
- Band hit new high with rooftop performance at The O2
- Free bike checks extended into three more boroughs
- Stephen Lawrence memorial concert line-up announced
- The O2 announces second Rod Stewart date after ‘phenomenal demand’
- Album review: Sigur Rós – Kveikur
Showbiz See all
- Brick Lane Comedy Festival cancelled after opposition from community groups
- Music review: Josh Groban’s All That Echoes tour at The O2
- Have a whale of a time at Moby Dick! The Musical
- Graeae’s tale of limbless knight to ask theatre-goers at Greenwich festival what it means to be alive
- Film review: Man of Steel
Theatre See all
- The Audience breaks record - for audience figures
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- I have come to terms with ‘older women’ roles, says Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall
- Old postal sorting office to host unconventional production
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