Entertainment

It sounds odd to be talking about a hip hop retrospective – but that’s what’s coming to the Theatre Royal Stratford East in April. Boy Blue Ent will be putting on “Legacy” – a new showcase of handpicked dance pieces ...

An exciting new app showcasing fascinating walks in Tower Hamlets was launched at Arnold Circus yesterday. The Weavers Green Trail and app was created by the Weavers local community ward forum with funding provided by Tower Hamlets Council. The app ...

There are thought to be over four million people in the UK whose main language is not English – and some 45,000 people in and around Tower Hamlets who may speak Bengali or Somali as a first language. TV Licensing ...

Over 270 students from five schools in Tower Hamlets have free tickets to Shakespeare’s Globe on Bankside to see a thrilling production of Othello set in the First World War, specially created for 11 to 18 year olds. For many, ...

Tickets are on sale now for Godspell In Concert, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz. This well loved musical will be returning to the UK’s stages this year in a tour which opens at the Hackney Empire at Easter ...

The first ever tour of the UK & Ireland by Freedom Theatre, which is based in Jenin Refugee Camp in Palestine, will be taking place in 2015. The tour includes a London performance of a brand new play called The ...

The Hang-Up Gallery concentrates on contemporary art and street art, showing work from both established and new artists. There is always a range of art to view (and buy) and special exhibitions. This week’s hot tips from the gallery include ...

The Hang-up Gallery concentrates on contemporary art and street art, showing work from both established and new artists. There is always a range of art to view (and buy) and special exhibitions. This week’s hot tips from the gallery include ...

Womenswear designer Mary Benson, who graduated from the University of Westminster Fashion Design BA Honours course in 2014, is set to show her debut collection at London Fashion Week as part of Fashion East. Mary will be presenting her collection at the Institute of Contemporary ...