Entertainment
Chichester Hosts ‘Jazz In The City’ Festival
Following the success of its inaugural festival in 2006, over the weekend of 21st – 23rd September, Chichester Jazz Club is delighted to be presenting its second annual jazz festival – Jazz in the City 2007.
Macbeth - Kill Bill Shakespeare
Was Shakespeare a writer of pulp fiction? Conceived and directed by Malachi Bogdanov, Macbeth: Kill Bill Shakespeare is a stunning production of the classic play laced with the violent glamour of film director Quentin Tarantino. Mac Theatre welcomes Malachi back for another groundbreaking and action-packed production of a classic tale, following the success of the very different children's productions of 'Pinocchio' and 'The Little Mermaid' and the critical acclaim of his 2003 Edinburgh hit 'Bill Shakespeare's Italian Job'.
The Bolshoi Ballet Storms Into The London Coliseum
Taking its cue from the success of Pirates of the Caribbean, Russia’s renowned Bolshoi Ballet brings its own pirates to the stage – this time on pointe – in a swashbuckling new production of the classic ballet Le Corsaire – complete with a spectacular shipwreck that calls on every technical resource at the Bolshoi’s command.
Extreme Su Doku - The Ultimate Challenge!
Times Magazine named Wayne Gould as one of the 100 people who shaped the world in 2005. Why? Su Doku. Without him Su Doku would be unknown outside Japan and not a world-wide phenomenon whose popularity is such that the word is now a dictionary entry.
A ‘New’ Charley Re-Enters Big Brother House After Fake Eviction
On Friday night, in the concluding act of fakery in Big Brother’s “Fake Week”, Charley was evicted then sent straight back into the house. Viewers had been voting since Tuesday as to whether Charley or Nicky should face the “fake eviction”, and in Friday’s 8:30pm show it was revealed that Charley received 75.8% of the vote.
Torchwood To Air On BBC Two
Torchwood, the smash-hit thriller drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies, is currently filming for a new series which will be shown on BBC Two early next year.
X-Factor Stars Head To Blackpool
They’ve had the approval of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osborne, sang live in front of millions of viewers on TV, and now the biggest stars from the third series of the X-Factor are performing at the Horseshoe, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool.
The White Stripes Announce UK Tour Dates
After a brief visit to these shores last month, The White Stripes have announced that they are returning to the UK later this year to play their largest nationwide tour yet.
Jack Penate Announces UK Tour
Still riding high in the charts with his current single, Torn On The Platform, Jack Penate has announced his largest UK tour to date. Coinciding with the release of his debut album (due out late September on XL Recordings), Jack will be playing venues across the country throughout September and October.
Live Earth Inspires Millions To “Answer the Call”
Live Earth organizers have announced that the 7-continent, 24 hour music extravaganza on July 7th was the largest global entertainment event in history. “Live Earth rallied an unprecedented audience to take action to tackle the world’s paramount challenge – the climate crisis,” Live Earth Founder and Producer Kevin Wall said.
Get Ready For Naked Ambition On BBC One With Denise Van Outen
Denise Van Outen (Any Dream Will Do, Chicago) and Liz White (Life On Mars), are today confirmed to star in The Empress's New Clothes, the fourth and final instalment of comedy dramas to be made by Hat Trick Productions in Northern Ireland as part of the modern anthology of Fairy Tales for BBC One.
Record Deal Awaits Real British Talent
Sony Ericsson and Orange have joined forces with Channel 4 to find the hottest unsigned band in Britain. Tribute bands need not apply - this new search is set to unearth the real future of British music.
The Summer Of British Film
From Gandhi, Four Weddings And A Funeral, to Brief Encounter and Bend It Like Beckham, Britain has been a major player in world cinema for over 100 years and continues to produce award-winning talent. The Summer Of British Film on BBC Two is a season dedicated to home grown cinema, encompassing all genres from thriller and comedy to the kitchen sink drama.
Radio 1's Surgery Show Goes On Holiday
BBC Radio 1 has announced that The Radio 1 Surgery, the show that deals with all the questions that young people face, will be hosted by Annie Mac during Radio 1's Six Weeks Of Summer.
Have You Got The Talent To Get An Audience Hooked?
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, has launched its very own search for local stage talent. It is currently seeking 8-18 year old performers to join the cast of its magical Christmas production of Peter Pan, which will run at the theatre from 29 November 2007- 12 January 2008.