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No sex without armistice

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:00 +0000

The women of Athens have crossed their legs and locked their bedrooms as they enforce celibacy to end their men’s warring.

Talented young string ensemble make a difference through music

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:39:01 +0000

An inspirational violinist with a passion for cheering the community up through music has trained her own band of miniature Mozarts.

Best plays from around the world coming to Croydon

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:50:00 +0000

The Warehouse Theatre will host the 26th annual International Playwriting Festival over two days this March.

DJ Carl Cox returns to childhood Carshalton home

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A famous DJ rediscovered his first love this month after a visit to his old family home in Carshalton.

RnB brothers prepare to take on the music scene

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:51:07 +0000

With music in their blood, the sons of Reggae producer Glen Williams are preparing to make their own mark on the music scene.

Life online played out at the Rose

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The language of life online is put centre stage by an award-winning company this month, writes Conor McGlone.

Martin Fowler brings DNA to the Rose

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000

James Alexandrou, better known as Martin Fowler of EastEnders fame, heads the cast of a new play at Kingston's Rose Theatre this month.

Apology after rapper M.I.A swears at Superbowl

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:56 +0000

VIDEO: A Mitcham rapper is in hot water after giving a one-fingered salute to more than 100 million sports fans.

Growing flowers on Tottenham turf

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:37:43 +0000

Lee Stiles talks to Melanie Dakin about rewarding work of the Lea Valley horticultural industry

Barking up the wrong key

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:01:06 +0000

“There’s always the bitter disappointment, if, for any reason, the electric spoons don’t work,” laughs drummer and cutlery aficionado Sam Spoons, percussionist with, arguably, the silliest band in the world – Three Bonzos and a Piano.

The Great Gatsby adaptation at the Lost Theatre

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:46:43 +0000

An adaptation of the The Great Gatsby is coming to the Lost Theatre, following a tour across Europe.

Pre-Valentine's Day poetry evening in Southfields

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:44:17 +0000

A pre-Valentine's Day poetry evening is heading to Earl Spencer, promising to be a treat for romantics, lovers and wannabe poets.

N20 comedy festival will warm up winter months

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:51:20 +0000

The N20 comedy festival hits Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) this month, with a chance to catch the hottest names in comedy before they head to Edinburgh.