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Film

Derek Malcolm

quoteEverything about it looks as if it has delved deep into the clichés of another agequote

Derek Malcolm Australia Theatre

Nicholas de Jongh

quoteSmall is better and sometimes beautiful when it comes to this scaled-down, intimate version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musicalquote

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David Sexton

quoteCanteen looks so much the part. The owners stress that they take design as seriously as they do foodquote

David Sexton Canteen Baker Street

Reader reviews

Film

Neil, Wallington

quoteWithout doubt THE worst film I can remember seeing in many a yearquote

The Day The Earth Stood Still Theatre

Beckie, London

quoteThe entire cast give outstanding performances that had the audience in tears of sorrow and laughterquote

The Scarecrow And His Servant Theatre

Mrs Foldgate, London

quoteIt is sheer joy from start to finish. Especially the dancing skeletonsquote

Mother Goose

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Events
Woman in Mind

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

Alan Ayckbourn's Woman in Mind is transferring to the West End and Take a View is coming to The National Theatre... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Dev Patel

Opening in London this week

Cirque du Soleil comes to town, Hit Me! The Life and Times of Ian Dury opens and Slumdog Millionaire is on the big screen... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Priscilla

50 ways to have fun in 2009

Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months. .. more |  Add your view 

 
Events National Portrait Gallery

A Night Out in London: National Portrait Gallery

After absorbing the culture at the National Portrait Gallery, relax in the roof-top restaurant and bar... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Alex

A Night Out in London: Alex & Häagen-Dazs Café

Enjoy a quirky theatre experience with Alex in the Leicester Square Theatre and treat yourself to a Häagen-Dazs after the show... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Rain Man

A Night Out in London: Rain Man & Food For Thought

See Josh Hartnett and Adam Godley in Rain Main and try delicious Food For Thought... more |  Add your view 

 
Events St Katharine Docks

A Night Out in London: St Katharine Docks & Zizzi

St Katharine Docks offer a picturesque setting for a night out in London and a window seat at Zizzi is the ideal place for dinner with a view... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Christmas shows

Best Christmas shows in London

Clive Rowe squeezes into the dame's dress at Hackney Empire, Elton John returns to the O2 and Angelika Kirchschlager hits the high notes in Hansel and Gretel... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs in London arenas

Dinosaurs are roaming the earth once again — in a spectacular £10 million show that will conquer London next summer. .. more |  Add your review 

 
Events La Cage aux Folles

A Night Out in London: La Cage aux Folles & Gordon's Wine Bar

Experience the verve and velour of La Cage Aux Folles and relax at Gordon's Wine Bar after the show... more |  Add your view 

 

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Events Wicked

A Night Out in London: Wicked

If you are looking for a spectacular production that comes with all the trimmings then Wicked is the obvious choice... more |  Add your view 

 
Events La Clique

A Night Out in London: La Clique and Las Iguanas

Enjoy an outrageous night out at La Clique and keep up the post theatre buzz at Las Iguanas... more |  Add your view 

 
Great Days Out Gallery Ghost

Don't miss these London events

From Francis Bacon and the Turner prize to wildlife photography, here are the must-see and must-do things on this autumn... more |  Add your view 

 

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Body Worlds Exhibition

Bodyworld Bodyworlds now open at the O2, click here for more information
 
Events Chocolates

Ten talks to expand your mind in London

Talks are the new gigs — they're not only educational but you may discover some home truths about yourself. Here are ten to try in London... more |  Add your view 

 
Great Days Out Kew

Best outdoor autumn attractions

Trees bedecked in blazing shades of golds, oranges and fiery reds are what you'll see. So where best to enjoy the autumn leaves?... more |  Add your view 

 
Events Diva Beach

A Night Out in London: Diva Beach

If you're in the mood for dancing and you feel like doing it in style a trip to Diva Beach may be in order... more |  Add your view 

 
Events The Kitchen

A Night Out in London: The Kitchen

Here's what happened when This is London was invited to spend an evening at The Kitchen with Michelin Star chef Thierry Laborde... more |  Add your view 

 
Events natural history museum ice-rink

Prepare to get your skates on

Dust off those ear-muffs, it's that time of year again - booking has just opened for the Natural History Museum's outdoor ice-rink. .. more |  Add your view 

 
Events events

25 events to raise your spirits this autumn

Something might be rotten in the City but in London's arts world there's plenty to be upbeat about. Here's our pick of must-sees to brighten up longer nights... more |  Add your view 

 
Restaurants Club Gascon

A Night Out in London: Club Gascon & Barbican

After a night of culture what better way to relax than at an intimate restaurant with superb food like Club Gascon?... more |  Add your view 

 
 


 
 
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