Dick Whittington is back at the Hackney Empire 'Oh yes he is'
Hackney Empire’s 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat is directed by Clive Rowe who also stars as the Dame, Sarah the Cook.
Eastenders star opens new theatre in East London
Eastenders star James Alexandrou and his partner are opening Playhouse East a 100 seat venue in Haggerston to showcase new writing and fresh acting talent.
Jacob Collier plays intimate North London festive concert
North London musical prodigy Jacob Collier and Carols by Candlelight are among the festive offering at Union Chapel in Islington
David Nicholls talks One Day and his new novel at North London book store
Radio broadcaster Martha Kearney and Highbury based author David Nicholls were in discussion at Oxfam Books and Music in Islington
'I told Bob Geldof I'd help Band Aid for an hour - 40 years later I'm still there'
On the 40th anniversary of Band Aid, Highgate lawyer John Kennedy OBE tells in his new memoir Just for One Hour how he helped Bob Geldof with the project
All the Christmas light ceremonies and festive celebrations in Islington 2024
There are a host of Christmas events taking place around Upper Street over the next week - here is a round up of Islington's festive celebrations in 2024.
The 'packed' new restaurant and 'cosy' pub that are now listed in Michelin guide
Mediterranean restaurant Lita and The Hero in Maida Vale which opened earlier this year have been listed in the gastronomic guide for Great Britain and Ireland
Ghosts, cocktails, and a feast, A Christmas Carol as you've never seen it before
The Great Christmas Feast immerses diners in Victorian London for a three course meal and gripping performance of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with music
The Snowman star on what makes the show 'magical' and his favourite moment
The Snowman dancer Martin Fenton shares the highlights and challenges of playing Raymond Briggs' character at the Peacock Theatre this Christmas
