Rebecca musical review, Charing Cross Theatre: Fussy and too much like panto September 20, 2023 Rebecca musical review and star rating: ★★ Rebecca is getting a real show of it. A new film adaptation came out during the pandemic, and now the first ever musical in the English language arrives in London. The Netflix film was panned, and this hammy version of the classic Daphne Du Maurier Gothic novel first [...]
Why the Old War Office is the most significant London hotel launch in years September 20, 2023 What’s the Old War Office? Well, it’s two things. Firstly, it’s the old war office where Churchill valiantly conducted the war effort, and it’s also a brand spanking new London hotel that’s likely going to be the poshest new hotel to open in London in years. The building opened in 1906, but the hotel’s opening [...]
‘Like a Burgundy that’s hit the gym’: Rugby World Cup players on their favourite wine September 20, 2023 The Rugby World Cup is in full swing and though wine pairs with almost everything, it is especially good with rugby. In my wine career I have been surprised by how many professional rugby players love it, collect it, and even get into the wine industry themselves. When filming a series in the Rhone one [...]
The best Irish pubs in London: Drink Guinness to help out September 20, 2023 Everyone knows the pub industry is in dire straits, with 25 closing every week since the pandemic. The latest to close its doors, at least temporarily, is the legendary McGlynn’s in King’s Cross. Following the death of its landlord the pub hasn’t opened since earlier this month, a situation described as “alarming” by night czar [...]
Harry Kane ready to shoot down former suitors United in Champions League September 20, 2023 Harry Kane insists he has no regrets about joining Bayern Munich as he prepares to try to shoot down former suitors Manchester United in the Champions League. Kane has made a flying start to his career in Germany following a £100m transfer that ended his record-breaking 14-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur. United were among the [...]
Italy can make mark on Rugby World Cup… or blow it all away September 20, 2023 There’s an awful lot on the line this afternoon in Nice when Italy take on Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup. The Azzurri are the third highest ranked team in Pool B but could top the group today – temporarily, at least – depending on their result against a South American team who pushed France [...]
Details of BBC’s Russell Brand investigation revealed: findings due in ‘weeks not months’ September 19, 2023 The BBC’s Director-General has announced a review of Russell Brand’s behaviour during his time working with the broadcaster, with the outcome due in “weeks not months.” According to a report by Deadline, Tim Davie said to colleagues this afternoon: “We’ll look at any complaints made about Russell Brand’s conduct during his time, what was known [...]
Uefa says Paris Saint-Germain are not under investigation over sales to Qatari clubs September 19, 2023 Uefa says it is not currently investigating Paris Saint-Germain over the sale of three first-team players to Qatari clubs.
Exclusive: London Lions Women back 777 Partners ahead of European tie September 19, 2023 London Lions Women’s general manager Vanja Cernivec has thrown support behind franchise owners 777 Partners after the investment firm’s takeover bid for Everton sparked a series of questions about their background. The American outfit has faced accusations about its recent and historic conduct, including their commitment to the London Lions and their ability to pass [...]
Hermoso blasts Spanish football chiefs for ‘manipulation and intimidation’ September 19, 2023 World Cup kiss row footballer Jenni Hermoso has accused the Spanish federation of employing a “strategy of division and manipulation".