The Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s “My Neighbour Totoro” has revealed its full cast for an upcoming West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. The production, which broke box office records at the Barbican, will run from March 8 to November 2, 2025. Victoria Chen will join the company in the […]
The Yard Theatre Announces Cast for Final Production in Current Space
The Yard Theatre has revealed the full cast for its upcoming production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” which will be the final show in its current location before the theatre begins construction on a new purpose-built venue. Veteran actress Sharon Small, known for her roles in “Nye” and “Good,” will lead the cast as […]
National Gallery to Showcase Rare Renaissance Cartoons in Free Exhibition
The National Gallery has announced a unique exhibition featuring two enormous Renaissance cartoons by the Carracci brothers, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the artistic processes of the late 16th century. “The Carracci Cartoons: Myths in the Making” will run from April 10 to July 6, 2025, in Room 1 of the gallery. These remarkable […]
Classical Music Promoter Celebrates 200th Gig with Ambitious New Season
through the noise, the innovative classical music promoter known for bringing classical performances to unconventional venues, has announced its most ambitious season yet as it celebrates its 200th performance. The company’s January-June 2025 lineup includes 32 new “noisenights” across 17 towns and cities, featuring its largest event to date at London’s historic Troxy venue. The […]
Blenheim Palace Unveils New Trail Exposing 300 Years of Scandal and Secrets
Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Winston Churchill, is set to launch an intriguing new visitor experience exploring the scandalous side of its 300-year history. The “Lust & Laudanum” trail, opening January 14, 2025, promises to take visitors behind the grand façade to discover tales of passion, intrigue, and historic scandal. […]
Historic Railway Announces Luxury Spring Dining Experience Through North York Moors
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is launching its Spring Moorlander dining services for 2025, offering passengers a unique blend of heritage rail travel and fine dining through one of Britain’s most scenic national parks. The historic railway, which carries 300,000 passengers annually, will run the special dining services between March and June 2025. Early […]
Heathrow Celebrates Record-Breaking Year as Travel Surge Continues
London’s Heathrow Airport has marked a historic milestone, with passenger numbers soaring to unprecedented levels in 2024. The UK’s premier hub airport handled 83.9 million passengers last year, surpassing its previous record from 2019 by 3 million travelers. December proved particularly remarkable, with over 7 million passengers passing through the airport’s terminals – the busiest […]
Ocean gives up hundreds of rare Lego treasures
Twenty-seven years after a freak wave sent millions of Lego pieces plunging into the sea off Land’s End, 2024 has yielded remarkable new discoveries, including the first-ever recovered Lego shark from the famous spill. The Great Spill On February 13, 1997, the Tokio Express cargo ship lost 62 shipping containers about 20 miles off Land’s […]
Islands to celebrate Norman millennial in 2027
The Channel Islands are preparing to mark a millennium of Norman heritage with a series of celebrations in 2027, leading up to the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2028. Representatives from Guernsey and Jersey have joined counterparts from the UK, Ireland, France, and other European nations at a planning forum in Caen […]
Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians lead New Year Honours list
The 2025 New Year Honours list celebrates over 1,200 individuals from across British society, recognizing achievements ranging from Olympic glory to community service, with former England manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry leading the recipients with knighthoods. Notable Knights and Dames The highest honors include knighthoods for: Gareth Southgate for leading England to consecutive […]