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In 1977 we set off on a bike ride to India, but parted ways in Greece - almost 50 years on we met up

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Marianka Swain

“The search is over – but why did you bother?” So chuckles Brian Parker as he embraces William Spencer – a friend with whom he cycled from Hemel Hempstead to Greece some 48 years ago, and who he hasn’t seen since. There are laughs, hugs and hearty pats on the back between the two men – now 69 and 70 respectively – who in their later years have come to bear more than a passing resemblance.
In 1977 we set off on a bike ride to India, but parted ways in Greece

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Marianka Swain |Charlotte Lytton

With nothing but a map, tent and bike, two friends achieved the impossible - years later they reflect how this journey changed their lives"The search is over - but why did you bother?" So chuckles Brian Parker as he embraces William Spencer - a friend with whom he cycled from Hemel Hempstead to Greece some 48 years ago, and who he hasn't seen since.
Listen to the top cast recordings for London shows

2 weeks ago | londontheatre.co.uk | Marianka Swain

Here We AreThe late, great Stephen Sondheim’s final work premiered in New York, in a posthumous production, in 2023. Now London audiences get to see it at the National Theatre, featuring an impressive transatlantic cast that includes Rory Kinnear, Martha Plimpton, Jane Krakowski, Richard Fleeshman, and, reprising their roles, Denis O’Hare and Tracie Bennett.
How to buy tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

2 weeks ago | londontheatre.co.uk | Marianka Swain

You will always find something terrific to watch in London, whether you’re a fan of classics or new work, musicals, plays, comedy or family entertainment. From the glamorous West End to the fantastic subsidised and fringe theatres, there is something to suit every taste. LondonTheatre.co.uk makes choosing and booking for your show wonderful easy, quick and reliable. Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure your buying experience goes smoothly. Book tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk.
'Mrs Warren's Profession' review — Imelda Staunton and daughter Bessie Carter are a magnificent double act | London Theatre

2 weeks ago | londontheatre.co.uk | Marianka Swain

It’s a mother and daughter affair in every sense. Dominic Cooke’s lean revival of George Bernard Shaw’s startlingly radical 1902 play, Mrs Warren’s Profession, stars the always wonderful Imelda Staunton as the controversial title character and, playing her estranged offspring, Staunton’s real-life daughter – and here her impressive sparring partner – Bessie Carter. This is the first time that the pair have acted on stage together, but I very much hope not the last.
30 years of LondonTheatre.co.uk in numbers

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Marianka Swain

From the children in Matilda to Judi Dench's Olivier wins, here are some vital stats to mark our 30th anniversary. This is a very special year for LondonTheatre.co.uk – we’re turning 30! Yes, the site has devoted a wonderful three decades to celebrating everything London’s theatre scene has to offer, in the West End and beyond. Thank you to all our brilliant readers: we look forward to spending another 30 years with you (or more!). Book tickets to shows in our 30th Anniversary Celebration.
30 years of LondonTheatre.co.uk in numbers

2 weeks ago | londontheatre.co.uk | Marianka Swain

This is a very special year for LondonTheatre.co.uk – we’re turning 30! Yes, the site has devoted a wonderful three decades to celebrating everything London’s theatre scene has to offer, in the West End and beyond. Thank you to all our brilliant readers: we look forward to spending another 30 years with you (or more!).
Eurovision 2025 final: Austria and JJ win, Israel finish second - all the highlights

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Marianka Swain

Goth witches, Spanish divas and a Disney crab-inspired Belgian: it could only the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight 26 nations will compete for glory at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, with every mangled note, eye-popping costume and winking innuendo broadcast live. It’s not all camp silliness, though: once again the contest has been overshadowed by the continuing row over Israel’s participation.
Finalists to perform tonight from Switzerland

3 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Marianka Swain

Goth witches, Spanish divas and a Disney crab-inspired Belgian: it could only the grand final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. Tonight 26 nations will compete for glory at the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, with every mangled note, eye-popping costume and winking innuendo broadcast live. It's not all camp silliness, though: once again the contest has been overshadowed by the continuing row over Israel's participation.
UK’s Remember Monday are a hangover you want to forget

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Marianka Swain

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