Author: Colin Cushion
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The Line That Gets You Out Is Breaking Down
in ColumnNewham gets you through the day. Getting out is another story. As delays mount on the Docklands Light Railway, the gap between what Transport for London says and what passengers experience is becoming harder to ignore.
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The Debate Around Assisted Dying Is Detached from Reality
in ColumnThe assisted dying debate increasingly feels detached from the legislation itself. As arguments grow louder, the question becomes whether people are debating the bill currently proposed, or the one they fear could exist in the future.
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Avenue Q Review: Foul Mouthed Puppets, Real Heart
in ReviewsA revival that proves Avenue Q still hits where it matters. Outrageous, heartfelt, and uncomfortably honest, it invites you to laugh at the chaos rather than fight it.
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London Makes Pressure Look Invisible
in ColumnLife in London can look effortless. Coffee shops are full, queues stretch around attractions and the city rarely seems to stop moving. But beneath the surface, many people are quietly calculating every expense, balancing ordinary experiences against the rising cost of simply staying afloat.
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Keeping The Golden Hinde Afloat: The Pearl of Bankside
in FeaturesHidden beside Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market, The Golden Hinde remains one of London’s most tactile cultural experiences. As the historic replica marks 30 years in the capital, the team behind the ship are balancing preservation, accessibility and education while keeping a piece of maritime history alive on Bankside.
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Oliver! Moves Fast and Feels Less
in ReviewsA visually striking and relentlessly dark revival of Oliver! pairs strong performances with impressive design, but moves too quickly to let its most powerful moments breathe.
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A Horror That Dazzles Before It Bites
in ReviewsVisually striking and atmospherically bold, this ambitious stage thriller comes tantalisingly close to something extraordinary, but struggles to keep its story as sharp as its scares.
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Leake Street Arches: A Canvas That Never Settles
in FeaturesBeneath Waterloo Station, Leake Street Tunnel operates as one of London’s largest legal graffiti spaces. Constantly repainted and never static, it raises a simple question: when everyone is free to create, what actually governs the space?
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Hercules Finds Its Nerve
in ReviewsAfter a run of cautious, overly faithful adaptations, Disney finally loosens its grip with Hercules. Bold, disciplined and genuinely theatrical, this is a production that prioritises storytelling over spectacle and is far stronger for it.
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The Devil Wears Prada and the Cost of Never Slowing Down
in ReviewsSlick, confident and relentlessly polished, The Devil Wears Prada knows how to move. What it struggles to do is stay still long enough for anything to mean something.
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