Cruise review, Apollo Theatre: As fresh and relevant as It’s A Sin August 18, 2022 Cruise is one of only a handful of West End openings this August, so thank goodness it’s a hit. A lucky few were already privy to how good Cruise is, with the show making headlines in May 2021 when it opened as the first post-pandemic West End production. “I knew that a solo show would [...]
Andalucía, the Jewel of Spain August 18, 2022 | Sponsored Andalucía has one of the richest cultural histories of any part of Europe, and the varying ethnicities that have shaped and melded this vibrant area of southern Spain has created a mythical land usually found only in children’s fairy tales. Grand monuments, palaces, fortresses and castles can be found in every part of Andalucía and [...]
Ed Warner: Value of hosting sport found in hearts and minds as well as spreadsheets August 18, 2022 Just what does constitute a sport? Breaking – otherwise known as breakdancing – will debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. So how about singing with a dose of choreographed body-poppery? The unlikely combination of Vladimir Putin and Sam Ryder is bringing Eurovision to the United Kingdom in 2023. Seven cities – cut from 20 – are [...]
Pandemic widened gap between Premier League and European rivals, says Deloitte August 18, 2022 The pandemic saw the Premier League increase its financial advantage over its rivals in European football, according to a report published today by Deloitte. Despite the almost total absence of ticket revenue as supporters remained locked out of stadiums, Premier League clubs grew revenue during the 2020-21 season and, unlike their competitors, reported improved operating [...]
Ineos boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United stake August 17, 2022 Billionaire boss of Ineos Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy a stake in football club Manchester United with a view to holding a controlling stake in the Premier League outfit in the future. A spokesperson for the billionaire told The Times: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.” “If something [...]
Nope film review: Jordan Peele does it again in UFO horror mystery August 17, 2022 In the five years since his debut film Get Out, Jordan Peele has established himself as a new Master of Horror. The promotional material for his latest work suggests he knows how popular he’s become, too: his own name is highlighted with equal prominence to the film’s title: Nope. Taking place on a California ranch, the [...]
Musicians share pasta horror stories ahead of London’s first pasta festival August 17, 2022 Horrifying combinations, guests alerting dinner party hosts to chemical smells wafting from the kitchen and, yep, tomato ketchup. Italy is known as the food capital of the world but their most prized export is often butchered on these shores. Ahead of London’s first ever pasta festival, taking place this weekend, we’ve spoken to three of [...]
Premiership club Worcester hit with HMRC winding-up petition, reports suggest August 17, 2022 Premiership Rugby club Worcester Warriors have been hit with a winding-up petition by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, according to reports. A liquidation of the club is sought by the UK tax authority unless a debt is settled for an unpaid tax bill, the Telegraph report. This follows reports in recent months surrounding the late [...]
Restaurant design has changed since the pandemic: Here’s how August 17, 2022 The shortlist for this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards has been announced, with hundreds of entries from across the world showcasing the most opulent, innovative and eye-catching dining rooms. Attempting to discern trends from the vast array of restaurants – of which the UK makes up only a small percentage – can be a [...]
Ryan Howsam: Why Staysure boss bought Legends Tour and how it can be profitable August 17, 2022 Sports sponsorship usually follows a playbook – Brand X pays to be associated with Team Y or Competition Z – but Ryan Howsam, founder of insurer Staysure, has ripped it up with golf’s Legends Tour. Howsam, a keen golfer in his youth who played off a scratch handicap, got involved with the circuit formerly known [...]