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Marti Pellow, frontman of iconic British pop group, Wet Wet Wet, seems an unlikely candidate to play a wholly dissimilar icon, Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara. But in a growing stage career, in productions spanning the West End and Broadway, the Brit … Continue reading →

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Glued to my parent’s old Ferguson set and its meagre four channels, I watched my fair share of 90s television. Chris Evans hosted The Big Breakfast and Cilla Black taught us not to be so fickle. But no one on … Continue reading →

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The Lightbox gallery and museum is home to The Ingram Collection – an extraordinary collection of contemporary works, many of which will star in the gallery’ latest major exhibition The Colourful Lives of Artists. The show, which opens on April 30, will explore … Continue reading →

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Rehearsals for Noel Coward’s The Vortex are a day ahead of schedule at Kingston’s Rose Theatre, and actor James Dreyfus is buzzing. While slightly disconcerted by the projection of his face looming large on the theatre bar windows behind me, … Continue reading →

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Notting Hill is as happening as I remember, minus the carnival atmosphere of my last visit. I am navigating the broad Victorian streets in search of Tony Benn’s new address; a small flat a stone’s throw from his grand old … Continue reading →

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The receptionist laughs as I swap seats, dodging the shower of dust and masonry that follows a succession of loud bangs. Refurbishment of the admin block at Twickenham Studios is under way and I have no wish to be killed … Continue reading →

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The ITV star, whose infamous daytime programme chews over the challenges of often dysfunctional lives, freely admits an enduring phobia of dentists. “I had a terrible experience about 15 years ago,” says Kyle. “I was absolutely terrified.” “A tooth shattered … Continue reading →

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I’ve caught Clive Francis just in time. This year’s tour of A Christmas Carol, his one-man production now in its 12th year, takes in venues across Ireland before heading for the English stage. Curtain up on the Emerald Isle is … Continue reading →