On Saturday 8 June 2024, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA celebrated its 15,000th performance in the West End, making it only the third production in history to reach this milestone after The Mousetrap and Les Misérables. The show premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre (now His Majesty’s Theatre) on 9 October 1986 and is currently booking until Saturday 29 March 2025. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA currently stars Jon Robyns as The Phantom alongside Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul, Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta Giudicell, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur André, David Kristopher-Brown as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Maiya Hikasa as Meg Giry. At certain performances, the role of Chistine Daaé is performed by Chumisa Dornford-May. Read more
Culture & Sport
Alcaraz beats Zverev in marathon French Open final for 3rd Grand Slam title
21-year-old Spaniard becomes youngest man to claim major title on all 3 surfaces. As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday’s French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a regular part of his varied repertoire. Read more
Cannes Lions – International Festival of Creativity 2024
At Cannes Lions, the advertising and communications industry meets to celebrate the world’s best work. Insight from iconic thought leaders, ideas from the world’s most innovative companies, and inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community come together at the Festival – for a week of world-class networking, learning, and history-making creativity. Read more
The 77th Festival de Cannes winners’ list
After 11 days of an exceptional edition, the Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes, chaired by American director, screenwriter and actress Greta Gerwig, surrounded by Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, American actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, Read more
The 77th Festival de Cannes is open!
You may not be aware of this, but you are about to enter a parallel universe called the Cannes Vortex.” Camille Cottin was already on stage at the Grand Théâtre Lumière when lights went on for this 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes. Driven by the energy of the Worakls Orchestra, the French actress placed the twelve days of the Festival under the signs of emotion, commitment and, of course, love of cinema. Read more
England won their third successive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam!
England won by beating France in Bordeaux in the title decider. As captain Marlie Packer lifted the Six Nations trophy into the Bordeaux air, there was a dizzying sense of deja vu. This was England’s sixth successive Six Nations title and a third consecutive Grand Slam. Read more
Three Days of Supercar Celebrations at Salon Privé London 2024
Supercars will be out in force at Salon Privé London with three special themed celebrations for each day of the event, which returns on 18-20 April 2024 at the exclusive Royal Hospital Chelsea. The exclusive Porsche Day, McLaren Masters and Supercar Saturday will all have blockbuster entries. Read more
The six new faces of La Résidence of the Cannes Film Festival
Welcome to Molly, Aditya, Daria, Danech, Ernst and Anastasiia ! From March 15 to July 31, 2024, these young filmmakers will work in the heart of Paris on their first or second feature film project. Read more
Unmissable Salon Privé London: the ultimate luxury car event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Salon Privé London: the ultimate luxury car event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. For three days only from 18th to 20th April 2024, immerse yourself in the world of luxury cars – both classic and modern – and enjoy an unforgettable experience surrounded by automotive excellence. We invite patrons of the finer things in life, to join us in an unmatched unification of cars, cuisine and lifestyle. Read more
The feature film Competition Jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival
Following a year in which she beat every record with her film Barbie, the American director, screenwriter, and actress Greta Gerwig is to preside over the feature film Competition Jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which takes place May 14 – 25 2024. A heroine of our modern times, Greta Gerwig shakes up the status quo between a highly codified cinema industry and an era that is demanding greater expansiveness. Read more