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‘An evening of refined fun’: ‘An Ideal Husband’ reviewed

An Ideal Husband is a guaranteed evening of refined fun. Carfax Productions’ take on Wilde’s classic play is charming and does the text’s wittiness justice. But don’t be deceived...

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An architectural tour of the Schwarzman

The product of a controversial £150 million donation, the new Schwarzman building is a...

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One of the most urgent films of the year: ‘Urchin’ review

There are few films which have the power to change how you interact day-to-day...

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A Sunday in the Park with Marianne.

She wears no rings. Her ears are double-pierced, hanging with astrolabes and star-studded. She...

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