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Will Smith and son Jaden surprise youngsters at City Hall
Will Smith and his son Jaden today surprised 90 young Londoners who were on a visit to City Hall.
War Horse puppet to tread turf at Uefa Champions League final
A giant puppet from the hit West End show War Horse will put in an appearance at Wembley this weekend ahead of the Uefa Champions League final.
John Constable masterpiece acquired in Tate deal
A Tate deal has saved one of “the great masterpieces of British art”, which will soon go on show in London and across the country.
Theatre review: Relatively Speaking at Wyndham’s Theatre
This new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking may only be a couple of hours long, but it crams in the comedy.
South Woodford film producer is toast of Cannes Film Festival
When Kavita Pushkarna put the finishing touches to a 15-minute film she had written, she knew she was on to a winner.
Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
Tom Hiddleston to take lead role in Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus
Avengers Assemble actor Thom Hiddleston and Doctor Who writer Mark Gatiss are to star in a West End production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus.
Theatre review: Hutch at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
The story of Leslie ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson promises on paper to be a humdinger.
Celebrities descend on Chelsea Flower Show ahead of Queen’s official visit
Celebrities came in their droves to the world’s most famous flower show ahead of the Queen’s official visit later today.
Collectable Bond watch could sell at Christie’s for £60,000 after turning up at car boot sale
A James Bond gadget wristwatch bought for £25 from a car boot sale could sell for £60,000 when it auctions in London this June.
Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma
Niblett’s trademark intensity is met with softer elements that will widen her appeal without diminishing her gritty vitriol.
Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain
The 20-year-old’s first record reveals an artist with some promise – but only time will tell if it’s enough.
Kate Winslet hosts fundraiser for homeless charity
A-lister Kate Winslet ramped up the glitz and glam to address the “heartbreaking” situation of youngsters living rough.
DVD review: Broadchurch
Is there anyone left who doesn’t know who the killer in Broadchurch was? Well, it’s for you that the DVD box set of the critically acclaimed ITV drama has been created.
Journey of Two Gun Cohen from East End boy to Chinese general comes to Kenneth More Theatre
Thanks to a previously unknown family connection, a play based on the incredible true story of Morris Cohen will get its world premiere in Ilford, detailing the journey he made from young East End boy to a general in the Chinese army.
Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town
Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.
Real-life story of first man into space twice is told in South Woodford show
Set in 1967 at the height of the Cold War, The Altitude Brothers is based on the tragic story of Vladimir Komarov, the first man to go into space twice.
Young Sherlock Holmes author Andrew Lane to present Lost Worlds
The author of the Young Sherlock Holmes novels will speak at the first children’s event held at Barts Pathology Museum.
Film review: The Great Gatsby
A riot of colour and sound, Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby tries to put the great into every moment.
DVD review: The Last Stand
Criminal outsmarts police. Criminal escapes in an unreasonably fast car. Arnie is left to pick up the pieces.
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Will Smith and son Jaden surprise youngsters at City Hall
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