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Actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 -1993) is regarded as the epitome of timeless style and elegance, and has captivated audiences worldwide. Her life and career is reviewed in an exhibition of photographs at the National Portrait Gallery. Many of the 70 photographs on display are sourced from family archives.

Audrey Hepburn originally aspired to be a ballet dancer. She began her acting career…

Donmar’s Temple is set in 2011 when Occupy protestors camped outside of St Paul’s Cathedral in the full glare of media attention.  The focus of the play is the conflict within the church organisation.

There are some clear positions. The lawyer from the Corporation of London is clear that the protestors must be evicted.  The Deacon is clear that the protestors…

The Renoir, Bloomsbury in upmarket Brunswick Shopping Centre, near Russell Square station has been revamped. It re-opened in March 2015 after undergoing a slick transformation, courtesy of the ubiquitous Curzon Cinema franchise, known for championing Arthouse films.

And, rebranded as ‘Curzon Bloomsbury’, it has expanded - now incorporating 6 cinema screens (from 2). Including the Bertha…

Savage Beauty is a comprehensive review of the late Alexander McQueen’s prolific career and work as a fashion designer. This exhibition at the V&A is arranged over a series of themed rooms. Beginning with a rather modest display entitled ‘London’ referring to Lewisham-born McQueen’s affinity to his home city. The focus here is on sharp tailoring, jackets etc reflecting his work experience at Gieves and Hawkes on Saville Row; followed by heavily embroidered outfits based on his stint at theatrical costumiers Bermans & Nathans.

Documenting the lead up to fashion designer Alexander McQueen’s final autumn / winter ready-to-wear show in March 2009, entitled ‘The Horn of Plenty! Everything and the Kitchen Sink’; when his working process was photographed by Nick Waplington.

This collaboration grew from Waplington’s photographs of landfill sites in the East End, which struck…