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Haunted - review

11:30am Friday 12th March 2010

Haunted, Richmond Theatre The curtain came down to wolf whistles and rapturous applause last night as Edna O’Brien’s Haunted starring Brenda Blethyn and Niall Buggy opened at Richmond Theatre.

Author profile - William Hastings Burke

10:15am Friday 12th March 2010

Richmond author William Hastings Burke has just released his debut book, Thirty Four, which reveals the remarkable lives of Hermann Göring and his anti-Nazi brother, Albert. William uncovered the Göring stories as an undergraduate in Australia and has spent the past four years piecing his book together. He spoke to Will Gore.

WIN! Exclusive merchandise and tickets for Green Zone

10:25am Friday 12th March 2010

The Surrey Comet has teamed up with Universal Pictures and the Odeon Kingston to give 5 lucky winners the chance to win an exclusive Merchandise goodie bag including Green Zone Rucksack, T-shirt, water bottle and watch, plus a pair of tickets to see Green Zone at the Odeon Kingston. Click on the link above for details.

The art of war

9:59am Friday 12th March 2010

War is a subject that has fascinated artists for centuries and a recently opened exhibition at Richmond’s Riverside Gallery has given young artists the opportunity to create their own art inspired by past and present conflicts, writes Will Gore.

Rosamund's role to relish

9:56am Friday 12th March 2010

The title role of Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler has challenged actresses ever since the Norwegian dramatist wrote it in 1890. From the first Hedda, Clara Heese, to modern legends of the stage, including Dames Diana Rigg and Maggie Smith, plenty have had a crack at the part.

Game review: Alien vs Predator - Xbox 360

10:33am Thursday 11th March 2010

If you are a fan of either the Alien or Predator films series then you’ll enjoy Rebellion’s latest effort.

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Muscats ready to pounce

10:19am Thursday 11th March 2010

New Addington-based band Muscats face a make-or-break week next week as they launch their debut single.

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Leon's Dream diary

9:40am Thursday 11th March 2010

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Rose has been a great success thanks in no small part to performances of theactors playing the hapless Rude Mechanicals. Leon Williams, who gives a hilarious performances as Flute, tells us how the play went from rehersal to opening night with his exclusive production diary.

Elastique band looking to stretch themselves

11:40am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Their style is strictly gypsy-rap-rock-ska-funk-reggae and they formed after meeting at Kingston Univeristy. Band member Miles Lacey introduces us to The Band Elastique.

Haunted - review

8:22am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Haunted, Richmond Theatre The curtain came down to wolf whistles and rapturous applause last night as Edna O’Brien’s Haunted starring Brenda Blethyn and Niall Buggy opened at Richmond Theatre.