Matthew Bourne's The NutcrackerHeralded as the most popular dance production ever staged in the UK, Matthew Bourne’s The Nutcracker returns to Sadler’s Wells in London. Amanda Arnold takes a look at the new production, which begins its UK tour in 2012.
Runnymede's Famous MeadowlandWhy is a flat expanse of English meadowland, bordered on one side by the meandering River Thames and on the other by a wooded hillside, internationally famous? The reason is because of a historic event that took place almost 800 years ago.
The history of pantomimeThe Pantomime season is upon us - Oh, no it's not! Oh, yes it is! - and BritEvents looks at the history of pantomime, the traditions behind it and some of the best shows around Britain this winter.
In the footsteps of Robin HoodHe robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, so legend has it. No-one can tell who the English folklore legend Robin Hood really was, but in the city of Nottingham the fascinating story of the famous archer continues to attract tourists wishing to find out more about this elusive hero.