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Comedian to celebrate Britpop era with show in Andover
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (296+ words) The Britpop era will take centre stage in Andover in a whirlwind of nostalgia and laughter. The Britpop Show, a stand-up comedy event celebrating the iconic 1990s music movement, will be performed at The Lights on Friday, April 10. Fronted by writer,…...
How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (347+ words) Comic Relief has announced the final total raised for the 2026 edition of Red Nose Day. On Friday, March 20, a host of celebrities appeared at Salford's MediaCity for the Comic Relief telethon hosted by Davinia McCall. The show was kicked off…...
Comedian and magician with more than six million followers to hit Andover stage
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (277+ words) A magician and comedian who has entertained millions online is bringing his latest tour to Andover. Pete Firman will take to the stage at The Lights on Wednesday, March 18with his new show Tricks & Giggles, promising an evening of "impossible feats,…...
Cate Blanchett to perform at National Theatre as 2026 programme released
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (705+ words) Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett is one of a host of acclaimed actresses who will be performing at the National Theatre this year. Releasing details of its programme for 2026, the London-based theatre said Sandra Oh will make her debut at…...
'Can we be sure Andover's new theatre won't become a 'white elephant'?"
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (423+ words) I'm worried. Something's been on my mind for a while, but I haven't said anything. But it's reached the point where I must speak up, talk to someone. And unfortunately for you, dear reader, you are that someone. So, here…...
Sir Ian McKellen to portray LS Lowry in new BBC documentary
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (329+ words) Actor Sir Ian McKellen will portray the acclaimed English artist LS Lowry "through his own voice" using unheard recordings from his final days in a new BBC documentary. The Lord Of The Rings star, 86, will play the artist, also known…...
Pulp U-turn on festival boycott as it apologises for dropping Palestinian writer
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (566+ words) Pulp are to perform at Australia's Adelaide Festival, which they initially boycotted, after the festival apologised to an Australian-Palestinian writer for removing her from its line-up. Earlier this month, the festival said it had removed Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Adelaide…...
The Archers revisits first episode to celebrate 75th anniversary
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (601+ words) BBC Radio 4s The Archers is to broadcast special programmes to mark its 75th anniversary on New Years Day. Broadcast for the first time on January 1 1951, the milestone will be marked with the modern-day cast recreating the first-ever scene from the original…...
Julia Roberts to narrate new BBC comedy drama series
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) Hollywood star Julia Roberts will narrate a new BBC series, the broadcaster has announced. Roberts, 57, who is best known for starring in Pretty Woman, Notting Hill and the Oscar-award winning biopic Erin Brockovich, has joined the cast for the six-part…...