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The New Wimbledon Theatre will this week be host to the writing and directing talent of a Kingston University administrator.
‘Fire in one Hand, Water in the Other’ - is part of an old proverb, suggesting that if you like one, you get the other too. What else could it be today, but the title of a CD? To be precise, the title of third year student Greg Harradine’s debut album.
In real life Nicholas Hoult could not be more different from his former Skins persona, arrogant womaniser Tony Stonem. When RiverOnline spotted him in the bar of Kingston’s Rose Theatre, far from lapping up the attention from the many teenage girls trying to stand as near to him as possible he seemed almost embarrassed by it all. We were intrigued by what we saw and were eager to find out more from the 19-year-old actor about growing up in the spotlight.
Mickey Rourke is a washed-up actor whose best work, before this film, was made twenty years ago. The fact that he landed the role of a washed-up wrestler who is twenty years past his prime shows that Hollywood isn’t as dumb as it often looks.
Ever wanted to dress up in medieval attire? Well now’s your chance. The Canterbury Tales are being performed at The Waggon & Horses pub in Surbiton.
Does community service seem like a softer option than a prison sentence? Not to Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Sean William Scott) when they are given the task of mentoring two boys at each end of the personality spectrum in this hilarious, feel-good comedy.
Kingston University drama students will be launching a “rubbish” play tonight at 7.30pm in the Reg Bailey building as part of a University assessment.
Sadie Frost, better known for the tabloid coverage of her failed marriage to Jude Law, opens a new comedy about the life of a 36-year-old Manchunian, Lesley, obsessed with Madonna by lip synching along to “Like a Virgin” and wrapping a bed sheet around her face to create a nun-like/virginal effect.
How would the world look if you lived your life backwards? How could lovers maintain relationships if the age gap grew wider each year? “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, based on a short story by F Scott Fitzgerald, tries to make sense of these questions.
The Arts Council has awarded £50,000 to Kingston’s Rose theatre to fund an initiative to encourage a younger audience by offering free tickets.
For three years now, the label Inna de Yard, launched by Makasound, has been giving the biggest names in Jamaican music the opportunity to express themselves in an acoustic jam session.
An interview with Alex Lanipekun, cast member of the glittering and cross-dressing production currently wowing audiences at Sloane Square’s Royal Court Theatre.
If you are looking for a film that is a bit different from the norm with a few surprises in store, Choke could be for you.
Paul Andrew Williams, 35, is the man behind London to Brighton, an acclaimed thriller, and horror film The Cottage.
We are all Scrooges now. As the first credit crunch Christmas approaches, newspapers are full of pessimism, shops are full of promotions and everyone is counting their pennies.
Some thought that Chinese Democracy would never be released, seeing as the release date has been changed more times than the band members, but 15 years since the last Guns N’ Roses release, the elusive album has finally made its long overdue entrance.
Just because a film makes you cry doesn’t mean it’s any good...
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa is a family orientated animated film full of racist, sexist, homophobic, pro- colonialist propaganda. And on top of that it’s really, really boring.
Funhouse sees Pink wearing her emotions on her sleeve as she brings us forty five minutes of joyous yet out-of-control relationship breakdown in her most personal and grown-up album to date.
Which bar in Kingston has a 25 per cent student discount, magazines from When Saturday Comes to MacWorld, and WIFI access? The answer, surprisingly enough, is the bar of the Rose Theatre, Kingston.
Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak, Beyonce - I Am...Sasha Fierce, T-Pain - Thr33 Ringz.
The grisly story of the half-crazed barber was performed by the Kingston Vale Operatic and Dramatic Society.
Sir Peter Hall production of Love's Labour's Lost at Kingston's Rose theatre was 'an ode to the poetry of Shakespeare's writing.'
RiverOnline caught up with Charlie Simpson, Alex Westaway, Dan Haigh and Omar Abidi before their McClusky's gig.
It is not often that Kingston is graced with the presence of such high profiled bands, but it was the town’s lucky night when Fightstar came out to play. With the infamous ex-Busted guitarist Charlie Simpson at its helm, they were out to promote new single The English Way. Though originally intended to be held at Banquet Records on Eden Street, popularity forced a change of venue to McCluskys. Fightstar appeared on stage just after 5:30 pm, introduced themselves and blasted out their first song, Grand Unification Part 1.
Kerrang’s Best British Newcomers, Slaves to Gravity, have crashed landed into the music scene with a stunning debut album.
Last month marked the return of the sensational four-piece rock band, Oasis...
The four-piece band 'on the verge of stardom'...
New Kids On The Block: The Block, Ne-Yo: Year of the Gentleman, John Legend: Evolver.
Peter Hall offered a number of clues on reading Shakespeare during a workshop at the Rose Theatre.
The latest offering from Joel and Ethan Cohen is a big change up from their Oscar-winning, violent western No Country For Old Men.
From the Fringe to Kingston, KUDOS delivers 'a slick dynamic piece of ensemble physical theatre.'
Lead singer Danny Leach explains the band's name and their wish to Led Zeppelin on tour...
Runners-up at the Battle of the Bands Final, Kakuzi talk groupies and gig disasters...
"The most original band around": Vekta Sigma's lead singer discusses recording sessions and the best way to start up a band.
Alongside posters of Hendrix, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, the three finalists battle it out.
The adaptation of the 1988 film has finally hit the stage.
The 4-time Tony Award-wining Broadway show has been drawing audiences to London’s Prince Edward Theatre.
The latest addition to the Saw saga sees the jigsaw killer take karma into his own hands yet again to dole out more of the usual bloody punishment to another set of vulnerable victims.
...said Ian Fleming, the man behind James Bond and the subject of the Imperial War Museum's latest exhibition.
Whenever I admit that I am a Keane fan, some people get a certain look on their face, a kind of ‘Oh god’ expression.
It has been three years since Disturbed released an album, following the success of Ten Thousand Fists in 2003.
After the disaster that was St Anger in 2003, it seemed like Metallica had lost the plot.
The name was Bond
Ricky Gervais as lead in romcom! Can it work? Surprisingly the answer is yes!
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| Research grants announcedKingston University last week received a 5.3% increase in its government grant for research and teaching. The Higher Education Funding Council for England announced that Kingston would receive £73.3m in 2009/10. The average national increase was 4%, while a number of universities, including the London School of Economics, saw their funding reduced. |
| Kingston student named Microsoft 'Intern of the Year'A Kingston student won Microsoft’s 'Intern of the Year' award after a process he created was used by the computer giant’s worldwide sales force. George Avlastimovas, a Business Information Technology student, came up with a new form for staff requesting bonuses while on a placement as part of his course. He said that the internship gave him “a fantastic opportunity to shape and mould the role to suit my skills.” |
| Bring your own mugA money saving scheme has been extended to the Penryhn Road campus. Lecturers and students who bring their own mug to the Picton Room will receive a 5p discount off any hot drink. The scheme, already trialling at Kingston Hill, was introduced in a bid to encourage sustainability and cut back on packaging produced by the university. If successful, it will be extended to all the foodstores. |
| Cheeky cat in hallsGorgeous George the cat is much loved and petted by the residents and staff at Middle Mill Halls, but, his cheeky antics have got him into trouble. He can often be found pacing the car park meowing at passers by, lounging in reception or nipping into halls for extra strokes. However, halls management are now concerned that this felicitous feline is breaching the licence and have put up a sign asking students to prevent him sneaking into bedrooms and becoming overfed. |
| Honorary degree for leading luvvieOne of the leading lights behind the Rose Theatre received an honorary degree from Kingston University last month in the building he helped to create.Robin Hutchinson, 50, worked for over 25 years to bring the theatre to reality. The former director of communications and fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “To be recognised by Kingston University was a wonderful honour and to receive it at The Rose was incredibly special.”Click here for more. |
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