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Taken from our theatre podcast, joining us from the launch of their new musical, Why Am I So Single?, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow, the creators of Six the musical, talk to our chief theatre critic Nick Curtis.To hear the full episode of The Standard Theatre Podcast click this link: lnk.to/zHhmCd.This interview took place in February 2024.For all the latest theatre and culture news head to https://www.standard.co.uk/culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Becky Laxton-Bass, Company Director of Women of London, takes us on a trip back in time to discuss the pivotal events and pioneering female figures from around the capital that helped shape history. Becky also shares some stories of lesser known groundbreaking women, discusses the dangers of lost stories, and explains why more needs to be done to ensure women’s history is always remembered.Read more from The Standard about IWD here: https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/international-womens-day Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a deep dive into all the housing and property related announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget with India Block, The Standard’s Homes & Property Deputy Editor. Stamp duty, non-dom status, capital gains tax, regeneration schemes and a crackdown on short-term rentals - they were all in there, but what exactly does it all mean for you?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Budget and how it affects you. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt comes out swinging with billions of pounds of personal tax cuts to boost his party’s electoral hopes - and box in Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, discusses whether or not it’s a blockbuster Budget for the Conservatives, and if it’s enough to win over voters ahead of the upcoming general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once one of the biggest shows on television, Celebrity Big Brother UK is back after six long years. Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and even Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, are in the house this time around, but can the reboot deliver the same reality TV gold of its predecessor? Emily Phillips, Associate Editor of ES Magazine, gives her verdict on the lineup and whether or not CBBUK has a place in TV in 2024.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a special series for The Standard podcast called ‘Who Wants to be a London Mayor’, ES Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Hamish MacBain, asks what’s the point of the position? Hamish is joined by Ross Lydall, our City Hall Editor & Transport Editor, and Noah Vickers, our Local Democracy Reporter to discuss the history and powers of the role.Every Monday between now and election day on 2nd May, we’ll be looking at the key issues and talking points that matter most to Londoners before choosing our next mayor. Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Standard Theatre Podcast Nancy and the Nicks review Jez Butterworth and Sam Mendes's production of The Hills of California at the Harold Pinter Theatre. To hear the full episode, which includes their interview with Felicity Huffman for Hir, click this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Businesses set to offer Friday discounts and deals. Which restaurants are promoting offers? Will cut-price deals tempt more people back into the city. Our City Hall & Transport Editor Ross Lydall reveals the businesses offering deals on Fridays so far, and discusses whether cut-price fares, food and drink will tempt people back into the office. In this episode:Revealed: The business offering deals alreadyWhy cafés and restaurants are ‘piggybacking’ off the mayor’s cut-price faresWill cheaper train and tube tickets win Sadiq Khan votes?The special Friday deal that would tempt Ross back to the cityFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview edition of our Brave New World, series Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt also returns to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London buskers audition to perform on the tube for the first time since pre-pandemic. TfL’s search for talent whose music “reflects the sounds of London”. Why busking on the tube is unlike any other gig. We speak with hopeful musicians hoping to secure a licence to perform on the London Underground. Plus, judge Anjali Perin explains what kind of musicians they’re looking for. In this episode:Audio and interviews with buskers: Francesco Masone, Cedar Rose Johnson, Aaron Wiggett and Hide TakemotoJudge Anjali Perin describes how buskers need to ‘adapt’ to changing mood on the tubeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.