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HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES is a hilarious tale of matrimonial mishaps, social discord and misunderstandings

When HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES first made its premiere in 1970, it cemented Alan Ayckbourn’s career as a successful dramatist. Almost 50 years later, the comedy of confusion continues to entertain audiences, with the latest revival embarking on a national tour following its critically acclaimed run at London’s West End.

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES follows the lives of three couples: the w...

ANYTHING YOU DO SAY is a tense and thought-provoking thriller that will leave a lasting impression

One of the advantages of running an entertainment blog is discovering new material.  Every now and again, an exceptional film, album or book comes along that knocks you off your feet and ANYTHING YOU DO SAY by Gillian McAllister is one of them. 

ANYTHING YOU DO SAY follows the story of Joanna, a young woman from London, who on her way home after a night out, believes she is being followed...

Clever, witty and delightfully silly, MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT is a hilarious pastiche mash-up of plots and characters from the world of women writers

On the 200th anniversary of her death, literary spoof specialists LipService turn to Jane Austen for inspiration for their latest show, MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT.

Delivered in true LipService style, MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT takes Austen’s most famous novel, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and turns it completely on its head...

Despite its deeply affecting lyrics, POCKETFUL OF STONES tends to blend into one long journey

Following the success of the reimagined REMOTE: MAJOR TO MINOR (2014), platinum-selling duo Hue and Cry release their new studio album POCKETFUL OF STONES.

Formed by brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane, Hue and Cry are a soul/jazz/pop duo who first burst onto the UK music scene in the late 1980’s...

The cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Photo Credit: Matt Martin

What THE ADDAMS FAMILY lacks in drama and narrative, it more than makes up for in atmosphere and cast

With the possible exception of THE FLINTSTONES and THE SIMPSONS, few fictional families are as iconic as THE ADDAMS FAMILY...

COPYCAT is a deeply disturbing psychological thriller for the digital age

Following the top-ten Sunday Times bestseller AFTER ANNA, pseudonym Alex Lake makes a welcome return to the bookshelves with a gripping new psychological thriller COPYCAT. 

COPYCAT follows Sarah Havenant, mother of three and loving wife to Ben, whose happy life takes a chilling turn when she discovers two Facebook profiles in her name...

TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP is a fun, romantic read with an Austen-esque twist

2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Since the publication of her first novel SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in 1811, the 19th century novelist has influenced a generations of writers, inspiring books such as BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY (1996), THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB (2004), AUSTENLAND (2007) and DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY (2012) to name but a few.

The latest novelist to be inspired by Austen’s ...

Read an extract from Annie Darling’s new book in the LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP series

Following the hugely successful THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP OF LONELY HEARTS, author Annie Darling makes a welcome return with a brand-new book in the series, TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP.

TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP follows the life of Verity Love, a self-confessed Jane Austen fangirl and manager of London bookstore Happy Ever After...

WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS DANCING is a kaleidoscope of memories, people and experiences charting the changing attitudes to gay rights

Following the sell-out successes of THE FACTORY and NOTHING, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s award-winning Young Company return with a new original piece charting the shifting and stalling attitudes to gay rights.

WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS DANCING invites the audience to travel through space and time to experience what it’s like to fall in love with someone of the same...

THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (2017) © Jack English, Summit Entertainment and Millenium Media.

While THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD isn’t going to win any awards for originality, the charisma of its two leads is enough to carry it through

Patrick Hughes’ new film THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD hits UK cinema screens this week starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson.

THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD tells the story of Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), a once AAA rated executive protection agent, now down on his luck...