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One of many video works on display. Installation view. Photo: Linda Nylind One of many video works on display. Installation view. Photo: Linda Nylind One of many video works on display. Installation view. Photo: Linda Nylind
12:00 | 18 October 2014 MIRRORCITY: Are These The Best Of London’s Artists?

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Ella Khan (Jane Horrocks) & Auntie Annie (Sally Bankes) in East is East, photo Marc Brenner Ella Khan (Jane Horrocks) & Auntie Annie (Sally Bankes) in East is East, photo Marc Brenner Ella Khan (Jane Horrocks) & Auntie Annie (Sally Bankes) in East is East, photo Marc Brenner
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Horrocks vehicle is a laugh a minute.

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12:30 | 17 October 2014 Eltham Palace Restoration To Unveil New Rooms

Including luxury wartime bunker, and billiards room.

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Young Vic Plays Out Chekhov Against NIMBY Worries

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ENO’s The Marriage Of Figaro Is A Total Delight

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