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Gig Review: Torch Relay Concert @ Hyde Park
London’s love of music kickstarted the running and jumping’s inaugural celebration yesterday with 60,000 pop fans descending on Hyde Park for the Torch Relay Concert. Hyde Park is baked in blistering...
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Preview: Hackney Splash And Dash
The Olympics isn’t the only sporting gig in town. On 25 August, Stoke Newington’s West Reservoir will host an open water ‘aquathlon’ event, which anyone can sign up for. The Hackney Splash and Dash...
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Haringey PARK ART Sculpture Project Launches At Bruce Castle
Haringey Council launched PARK ART in the grounds of Bruce Castle on Wednesday, as the Torch Relay ran through the borough. A nine metre high classical lion — created as a “scaffolding structure” by...
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Preview: Arigato In London @ County Hall
Japan is saying ‘thank you’ to everyone for support during last year’s earthquake and tsunami with an open house at County Hall during the Games. There will be a sake bar open til 7pm (arranged by...
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Dance Review: Peter Schauffus Ballet’s Tchaikovsky Trilogy – Sleeping Beauty
It’s not unreasonable to assume that any dance performances under the heading ‘Tchaikovsky Trilogy’ will have a strong focus on music. But Peter Schauffus‘ latest programme at the London Coliseum, with...
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New Bar Review: The Heliot @ Hippodrome Casino
Well here’s a pleasant surprise. Not being of the gambling persuasion, nor generally given to visiting the epicentre of Tourist Town, a Casino on the corner of Leicester Square would normally sit...
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Alternative Olympic Soundtrack
Crystal Fighters. Music is right at the centre of the Olympics. Muse, Elbow, Marc Ronson and Katy B, and Chemical Brothers have all written different themes. The opening ceremony shenanigans are even...
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App Review: London Crowd
Best avoid High Holborn... As you’ve probably gathered by now, getting around town over the next couple of weeks is going to be a challenge. A new iOS app, London Crowd, helps to ease the potential...
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In Pictures: The Olympic Torch Relay’s Final Week
As the Torch travelled the Thames today we looked back at a week of flaming excitement across the capital and look forward to the lighting of the Olympic cauldron in Stratford tonight. Many thanks to...
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Extra, Extra
The Olympic Flame arrives at City Hall / photo by James Ide Big Ben rang 40 times in three minutes this morning. Jeremy Hunt dropped a clanger. Archery fans got confused and disappointed at Lords where...
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London 2012 Lowdown: Saturday 28 July
Watch/Avoid the Men's Road Race / photo by Baynes Media Top things to see and do Watch Olympic Cycling with the Men’s Road Race from 10am – check out the route (free to watch). The Exhibition Road Show...
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The Olympic Opening Ceremony: From Queen To Bean
The rambunctious Opening Ceremony to the XXXth Olympiad began with a sylvan vista of faux fields and pastiche pastoral. From there, Danny Boyle’s epic retelling of British History weaved in our smokey...
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Art Review: Death @ SHOWstudio
Death is a popular subject in art, just look at Damien Hirst’s retrospective. SHOWstudio is better known for its links to the fashion industry but in its shop three artists have all created one piece...
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London Stand Up And Sketch Comedy: 29 July-4 August
Our pick of this week’s comedy gigs Sunday: Alan Davies (pictured) is going back to the Edinburgh Festival after an age spent acting and doing QI, and we get to see the show first at the Criterion...
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Over 100 Cyclists Arrested During Critical Mass Ride
Image from twitter.com @MetPoliceEvents More than 100 people were arrested last night during a Critical Mass bike ride. The trouble occurred close to the Olympic Stadium as the Opening Ceremony...
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The History Of The Olympics In London
Our new ebook, giving the history of London’s three Olympic Games, is selling well and garnering good reviews. Author David Long provides the background to the 1908, 1948 and 2012 Games with his usual...
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Film Review: Leave It On The Floor @ Leicester Square Theatre
Andre Meyers in Leave it on the FloorGay African-American musicals aren’t exactly ten a penny in cinemas, but for two weeks director Sheldon Larry’s Leave It on the Floor will be showing at the...
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Imagination: Danish Festival / Japan Centre Food Festival: Kyushu
Yes. It's a gigantic monkey hugging Japan. Questions? With all eyes on London over the coming weeks, our neighbours are getting into the international swing of things and have come over to join the...
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London 2012 Lowdown: Sunday 29 July
During the London 2012 Games we’ll bring you a daily heads-up on what’s happening where, including sporting and cultural events, transport and weather. Top things to see and do Watch Olympic Cycling...
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The London Sketchbook Challenge Exhibition @ Foyles
A simple but effective exhibition is currently on show in the gallery space of Foyles, Charing Cross Road. The bookshop asked Londoners to sketch or paint a favourite corner of the capital. The best...
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