Latest articles by James Stokes
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Interview: Velenzia Spearpoint, Co-Director of the Lambeth Fringe Festival
The Lambeth Fringe Festival is underway, so we spoke to Velenzia Spearpoint - the festival's Co-Director and Artistic…
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Mental health and the arts: Our interview with the Alexa Knight at the Mental Health Foundation
This Mental Health Awareness Week we spoke Alexa Knight, Director of England at the Mental Health Foundation, about what the…
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Blood Wedding
Blood Wedding by Barney Norris receives its London Premiere at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre presented by Two’s Company and…
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The OFFIEs 2025 - the winners
Congratulations to the winners of last night's OFFIE Awards!
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Brighton Festival
Brighton Festival is the largest and most established annual curated multi-arts festival in England.
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The Lost Hour
The go-to in Greenwich for a low-key, casual vibe that gets lively around the sporting fixtures
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Peckham Levels
A multi-storey car park in Peckham transformed into a huge multi-purpose space for working, socialising and enjoying the arts, with eateries and bars, a theatre, a food hall and working spaces for…
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The Corner Shop
A sports bar in Shoreditch that's got that East London edge - if you think the place kinda looks like a club, that's because they bring they party!
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Bat and Ball
Stratford's buzzing social hub; a huge space to eat, drink, socialise and play games while watching the latest sport fixtures on a whopping 22 big screens
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Nordic Bar
One of the cooler places to impress your out-of-towner mates, Nordic Bar combines Scandinavisk, Arcade, and traditional sports bar into one sleek package
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The Albany
A stone's throw from Regents Park, this “hip and wholesome” pub in Fitzrovia puts a nifty spin on the classic English pub, with a seasonal menu and an eclectic roster of events
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Defectors Weld
Recently refurbished, this West London gem with an impressive courtyard is perfect for parties and big groups keen on craft beer and great street-food inspired pub grub
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Bramhall International Food & Craft Event
A fantastic mix of tasty cuisine and affordable handmade crafts and gifts in Bramhall Village centre.
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Winter in London: Activites and things to do
Whether you want to escape the cold or embrace it, there are so many things to do in London this winter - read on for our…
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Our interview with playwright Katia Haddad
Katia Haddad’s play MARIUPOL is based on her treasured memories of the Ukrainian city
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The Best Christmas Light Displays In And Around Manchester in 2024
From Manchester city centre to Chester Zoo, there are some fantastic light displays to illuminate these dark winter nights…
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Christmas Markets in and around Manchester
Find some excellent and unique Christmas presents, get a belly-full of festive food, and revel in the good cheer at the…
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Christmas in Manchester - your guide to what’s on this festive season
The very best of what’s on in Manchester this Christmas time, from the Christmas Parade to the best festive performances
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Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
Down in Dorset there’s a place where rescued apes roam free - and you can pay them a visit!
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The Best Christmas Carol Concerts and Services in London 2024
O come all ye faithful! Get into the festive spirit the traditional way with a Christmas carol concert - and sing along!