Top 10 London Plays -Spring 2011If you live in London or you're visiting the capital this spring, a night out at the theatre is always a great way to spend an evening. Check out the following 10 (song-free) plays to see in London this spring.
The Oldest Theatres in BritainGenerations of actors have trod the boards in some of the finest theatre buildings all over Britain. Luckily, some of the oldest theatres still remain in use to this day, proving just how important theatre is as an expression of our culture, and as a form of entertainment that is available to all. The following 10 theatres are among the oldest in Britain, but they are still in business today. Hopefully, they'll still be around in another 100 years time.
Top 10 British music festivalsWith summer almost upon us, it's the time of year where the wellies once again see the light of day to squelch their way through inches of mud at music festivals across the country. We list our own favourite festivals, from the popular to the lesser-known.
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.