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Bruce Dessau

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David Sexton

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Rob, London

quoteI found it to be a far more balanced and thoughtful portrayal than I expectedquote

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Grace, Kent

quoteGreat set. Great banter with the crowd. Really great to see them stripped backquote

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Andy, London

quotePricey for a big meal, but quality tasty food and loved the conveyor beltquote

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Theatre Hobbes

Hobbes lacks heat

Those knowing next to nothing about Hobbes or Boyle will leave none the wiser about them after Adriano Shaplin's The Tragedy of Thomas Hobbes... more |  Add your review 

 
Restaurants Bar Trattoria Semplice

Value for money at Bar Trattoria Semplice

Bar Trattoria Semplice is good value and when shopping in the West End, keep in mind the all-day bar menu. .. more |  Add your review 

 
Comedy Bill Bailey

The Tinselworm turns again

It is a testament to Bill Bailey's immense talent and likeability that between the dips in Tinselworm there are still plenty of thrills... more |  Add your review 

 
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Sergeant waltzes away from strictly

Former political journalist John Sergeant shocked BBC bosses by leaving Strictly Come Dancing despite massive support from the public. The 64-year-old had many viewers behind him despite constand criticism from the judges... more

Restaurants Phoenix Place

Five to try: Never knowingly off duty

Go for breakfast at Lantana Cafe, try Szechuan green beans at Teachi and eat at Orso before visiting the Royal Opera House... more |  Add your view 

 
Events A Little Night Music

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

Sir Trevor Nunn's eagerly anticipated production of A Little Night Music arrives at the Menier Chocolate Factory and don't miss RCA Secret... more |  Add your view 

 
Music Pelléas and Melisande

Debussy's elusive masterpiece

Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, premiered in 1902, may be the first great opera of the 20th century yet it remains marginal repertoire... more |  Add your review 

 
Theatre Kinkan Shonen

Potent moments in Kinkan Shonen

There are good moments in the revival of Kinkan Shonen from 1978 but it is just too bonkers, says Sarah Frater... more |  Add your review 

 

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Stand-up on the box

Frankie Boyle Bruce Dessau asks: Does stand-up comedy work on TV?
Showbiz Lilo and Sam

Back-to-back parties take toll on LiLo & Sam

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson had a lover’s tiff at Mayfair club Mahiki last night. .. more |  Add your view 

 
Music Opera House

The Opera House Looks East

Covent Garden chief Tony Hall is behind a new state of the art outpost that will help regenerate the Thames Gateway... more |  Add your view 

 
Music Kurt Elling

Kurt Elling is as smooth as ever

The dapper Chicago supercrooner Kurt Elling unveiled a suite based on the recordings of John Coltrane and singer Johnny Hartman... more |  Add your review 

 
Restaurants Princi

Armani on a plate at Princi

There's an Italian queue-up-and-eat treat in store in Soho at Princi — from the thrilling design to the delicious, great-value food... more |  Add your review 

 
 


 
 
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