Herbert Von Karajan had an extremely wide repertoire, and some of the most enjoyable recordings in his Complete Decca Recordings are of lighter stuff By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 29 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 29 February 2020 Herbert Von Karajan Complete Decca Recordings 33 CDs, out now Rating: Herbert … Read more
When the reigning Miss World appeared on stage in 1969 in war-torn Saigon, alongside comedian Bob Hope, she received a rapturous reception from thousands of salivating US troops recovering from their brutal battles in Vietnam. Just weeks earlier more than 100 million viewers worldwide watched on TV as Eva Rueber-Staier, Miss Austria, was crowned as … Read more
In the 40th edition of the Brits they fell at the first hurdle… Only three of the ten awards went to women and two of them were female categories By Tim De Lisle for Event Magazine Published: 22:01 BST, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 01:20 BST, 23 February 2020 Brit Awards 2020 O2 Arena, London … Read more
The Upstart Crow Gielgud Theatre, London Until April 25, 2hrs 20mins Rating: This is a play that recycles the BBC Shakespeare sitcom and plonks in it a playhouse complete with ye olde crappe Tudor scenery. David Mitchell … Read more
The American bass Soloman Howard deserves a London debut worthier of his exceptional talents than this sorry Luisa Miller at the London Coliseum By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 BST, 22 February 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 22 February 2020 Luisa Miller London Coliseum … Read more
Trivet, a small, resolutely modern restaurant in the shadow of the Shard is as low-key as it is understated. It’s one of those places where quality shines at every level
Leopoldstadt Wyndham’s Theatre, London Until June 13, 2hrs 40mins Rating: When asked where he gets his ideas from, Tom Stoppard’s usual response is ‘Harrods’. But this heartfelt work – big in theme but low on laughs – feels his most … Read more
NHS hospitals see spike in mental health patients on days when tweets about the topic surge, a study shows. Two London hospitals had up to 15 per cent more patients referred for a crisis episode or emergency on days when social media was rife with depression discussion. The researchers said news stories about mental health are … Read more
Flying with British Airways can increase CO2 emissions by up to 46 per cent per passenger when compared to rival airlines on the same routes, according to a new investigation. Which? Travel looked at six popular international routes from London, which are well served by a variety of carriers, to compare CO2 emissions. It found … Read more
Dozens of women who have suffered the heartbreak of a miscarriage have today slammed the lack of care they received from doctors. Sharing details of their devastating ordeals, many claimed their traumatic loss was so harrowing that it will ‘never leave’ them. One woman claimed she was forced to carry her unborn twins for three … Read more