Britain is rolling out the red carpet for visitors with a brand-new global tourism campaign designed to capitalize on the country’s status as a premier film and TV location. VisitBritain has launched Starring GREAT Britain, a marketing initiative that spotlights the UK’s most iconic on-screen destinations, from the magical landscapes of Harry Potter to the […]
Dance Legends Faithless to Headline Alexandra Palace’s Summer Festival
Dance music pioneers Faithless will lead an eclectic lineup at this summer’s Kaleidoscope Festival, marking 20 years since their legendary Alexandra Palace concert. The one-day event, set for July 12th at London’s historic ‘People’s Palace’, promises to blend dance, indie, and comedy across multiple stages. Drum and bass pioneer Goldie joins the bill with a […]
Black Sabbath Set to Receive Birmingham’s Highest Honour
Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are poised to receive the Freedom of Birmingham, with Sharon Osbourne revealing her husband Ozzy is “dying to come home” for the ceremony. The prestigious civic honour will recognize the band’s monumental contribution to music and Birmingham’s cultural heritage. The award, which requires approval from two-thirds of city councillors at […]
Historic London Cinema Reborn as Major Comedy Venue
A beloved 1930s London cinema is set to begin its next chapter as a major comedy and theatre venue this May. The former Granada cinema in Walthamstow will reopen as Soho Theatre Walthamstow, bringing world-class entertainment to East London in a beautifully restored Grade II* listed building. The 960-seat venue has announced an impressive inaugural […]
London Loses Its Dedicated TV Station After 10 Years
London Live, the capital’s dedicated local television channel, has announced it will cease broadcasting this month after a decade on air. The channel, which launched in 2014 under the ownership of Evening Standard proprietor Evgeny Lebedev, will air its final news programme on January 16th, with the channel going dark permanently at midnight on January […]
Headlong Announces Cast for UK Tour of ‘The House Party’
Award-winning theatre company Headlong has revealed the cast for their upcoming UK tour of “The House Party,” a contemporary reimagining of Strindberg’s “Miss Julie.” The production, which premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2024, will feature “Bridgerton” star Sesley Hope as Christine, alongside Synnøve Karlsen (“Miss Austen”) as Julie and Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”) as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jersey islander wins Christmas lottery jackpot
The Christmas Draw for the Channel Islands Lottery 2024 has already produced a winner for the first prize. According to the States of Guernsey, the winning ticket number 676349 from Jersey has been confirmed and claimed by the lucky winner. The jackpot prize of £483,795 has been awarded to the winner, who has chosen to […]
Lockerbie dad delighted by Colin Firth portrayal
Dr. Jim Swire, who lost his daughter Flora in Britain’s deadliest terror attack, has expressed delight at Colin Firth’s portrayal of him in a new Sky drama chronicling his decades-long search for truth about the Lockerbie bombing. The five-part series, “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth,” adapts Dr. Swire’s book “The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search […]