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1408
 The conventions of the horror
genre have shifted immeasurably in the past five years, moving
increasingly into the godforsaken realms of sadism and torture... Read more
 Showing at these cinemas
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Russell Peters – Carling Apollo
Hammersmith
 Friday 5 October 2007, Saturday 6
October 2007
Canadian comic Russell Peters is coming to London's
Hammersmith Apollo as part of a full international tour. With all
those immigrant bent jokes flying around, in the token words of
Peters himself, "Somebody's gonna get real hurt..." Read more
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Top
Attraction Sellers:
(16/08/07 - 29/08/07)
1. London Eye
2. Madame Tussauds
3. Summer Opening of The Houses of Parliament
4. Summer Opening of The States Rooms
5. The First Emperor: China's Terracota Army
Counting the Last Peas in the New
Piccadilly
The New Piccadilly, on Denman
Street, Soho, is one of the last genuine 1950s cafe-restaurants left
in London. It's famous for serving between-rehearsals actors, for
its adherence to its original ethos and, well, just for still being
there. Next month it serves its last fry up and its last milky
coffee.
Lorenzo Marioni, the man who has run the joint for
years, puts a brave face on the closure, saying the re-development
of the cafe's site will be good for the area.
He might be
right. London has plenty enough dopey heritage without adding a
layer of 50s retro-chic on top of all the Victoriana and
Mock-Tudor.
Still, it's not just the time-warp peculiarity of
the cafe's design that's at stake, nor really, if I'm honest, that
there'll be another chain store in its place; it's the way New
Piccadilly has lodged itself in the old memory banks.
Whole
eras of my life can be marked out by various lazy meetings and other
missed opportunities in the New Piccadilly. Marked out in peas, in
fact, as I used to judge people on how many peas they left on the
plate. I had a phobia about fussy eaters, so the more on the plate
the less I approved. Beans worked almost as well. They don't do peas
or beans in Starbucks and counting the pomegranate pips probably
won't be as fair-minded.
- David Clee
See below for what's currently happening in and
around London:
Theatre | Music | Classical and Dance | Cinema
The Sea - Theatre Royal
Haymarket
 A wild storm shakes a small East
Anglian seaside village and sets off a series of events that changes
the lives of all its residents. Set in the high Edwardian world of
1907, The Sea is a fascinating blend of wild farce, high comedy,
biting social satire and bleak poetic tragedy... Read more
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Top Theatre Sellers:
(16/08/07 -
29/08/07)
1. The Sound of Music
2. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
3. Billy Elliot
4. Phantom of the Opera
5. Mamma Mia
Beverley Knight
 UK Soul Queen Beverley Knight,
who released her new album Music City Soul on Parlophone on May 7th is to embark
on her biggest ever UK tour this Autumn. Culminating in a headline
show at London's Royal Albert Hall. The tour covers the whole of the
UK from Glasgow to Southampton and includes Beverley's home town of
Wolverhampton...
Buy tickets
Top Music
Sellers:
(16/08/07 - 29/08/07)
1. Pete Murray
2. Maroon 5
3. Gogol Bordello
4. Arcade Fire
5. John Butler Trio
Stuttgart Ballet - The
Coliseum
 This production of "Romeo and
Juliet," based on the Shakespeare play, played a pivotal role in the
history of the Stuttgart Ballet. Although the ballet tradition in
Stuttgart can be traced back to the early 17th century, the city's
ballet company was catapulted to a new level of international
prominence by British director John Cranko... Read more
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Top Classical
and Dance Sellers:
(16/08/07 - 29/08/07)
1. The Snow Queen
2. Swan Lake
3. The Magic Flute
4. The Nutcracker
5. Carlos Acosta
Blockbuster of the Week - 1408
(15)
 Thriller (2007) 104mins
US
Starring: John Cusack, Samuel L Jackson, Mary
McCormack
Mike Enslin has made a name and a small fortune by
debunking paranormal myths and legends, and writing about his
experiences in a series of lowbrow books... Read More
Showing at these cinemas
Watch trailer
Critics' Choice of the Week - Hallam Foe
(18)
 Drama(2007) 95mins
UK
Starring: Jamie Bell, Sophia Myles, Jamie Sives, Ciaran
Hinds
Tormented by the death of his mother and - he suspects -
the involvement of his new stepmother in the drowning, Hallam runs
away from home and heads for Edinburgh, where he becomes obsessed
with hotel worker Kate... Read More
Showing at these cinemas
Romantic Comedy of the Week - No
Reservations
 Drama (2007) 104mins
US
Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail
Breslin
Kate Armstrong has devoted her life to becoming one of
the best chef's in New York. Her world changes forever when her
sister in killed in a car accident, leaving behind nine-year-old
daughter Zoe... Read More
Showing at these cinemas
See Also:
A-Z of London Films
A-Z of London Cinemas
A-Z of UK Cinemas
Top 10 Movies
New Films This Week
Forthcoming Releases
Interviews
Miami Vice Season 4
competition
 Hit the streets again with Don
Johnson as James "Sonny" Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as
Ricardo Tubbs, two of the world's slickest undercover cops, in
Season 4 of Miami Vice.
This season sees not only sees Sonny
getting married, but true to style, the pair continue to hunt down a
series of sleazy perps ranging from a drug-dealing serial killer, a
corrupt Chilean police chief and a convicted
rapist.
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question:
In the 4th season of Miami Vice, which of
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Tubbs
b. James "Sonny" Crockett
c. Lt. Martin
Castillo
Closing Date: Thursday 13 September
2007, Noon
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4 of the Best
 The Jumeirah Carlton
Tower Hotel - Cadogan Place (5*)
Fantastic location
and an intriguing variety of design and dining facilities give this
top London hotel something of an edge over many of its rivals.
That's before mentioning the breathtaking views available here,
views which can even be enjoyed in the rooftop health club and
swimming pool...
Check availability and book online
 The Chesterfield Hotel, Mayfair
(4*)
Any hotel that offers internet access from all
its rooms knows how to move with the times, although the
Chesterfield's Georgian décor also respects the past. For fitness
fanatics, gym passes are also avilable for the local fitness
club.
Check availability and book online
 Jurys London Inn, Islington
(3*)
Jurys London Inn offers an excellent standard
of accommodation at a reasonable price. Situated in the fashionable
Islington district, this comfortable hotel is perfect for both
business travellers and holiday makers
Check availability and book online
 Central House, Victoria
(2*)
Central House Hotel may be located on a
relatively quiet street, but it’s so close to many of London’s top
attractions including the Tate Britain, the Houses of Parliament and
the London Eye that you can walk to them with ease
Check availability and book online
3 Accommodation Deals
 Adamotel, Earls Court (Budget
Rooms)
As Adamotel occupies a striking building, you
could almost be fooled into thinking that you have got the wrong
address; it just doesn’t look like a cheap London hostel
Check availability and book online
 Athenaeum Hotel London, Mayfair
(5*)
A unique hotel located in Mayfair, which offers
a luxurious place to stay whilst enjoying London. Every room is
individually decorated, catering to all tastes.
Check availability and book online
 Shaftesbury Hotel, Piccadilly
(4*)
Shaftesbury Hotel is a stunning 4 star hotel,
centrally located in London's theatre district. The perfect choice
for those looking for a central base for their stay in London,
Shaftesbury Hotel is located within easy walking distance of the
majority of London's attractions.
Check availability and book online
Top Hotel Sellers
(16/08/07 -
29/08/07)
1. So London Apartments (3 Star Apartment)
2. Acacia Hostel London (Hostel)
3. Belgrove Hotel (2 Diamond B&B)
4. Shellbourne Hotel (2* Hotel)
5. Avni Hotel London (3* Hotel)
Dear LondonNet,
I am visiting London next
week and would love to see the film Perfume (The
story of a
Murdered). Can you tell me if it will be showing and where?
Many
thanks,
- Katharine
Dear
Katharine,
Many thanks for your
feedback.
Unfortunately, the movie Perfume isn't showing in
London anymore. To see the list of films currently showing in the
capital, please use the following link:
http://www.londonnet.co.uk/films/index.html
Best
regards,
- LondonNet
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