Doctor Who, Twitch, and why are we surprised younger viewers love classic Who?

There is a theory in the Philosophy of Science called the ‘Pessimistic Meta-Induction Argument’. Simplified, it states ‘Well, we’ve been wrong before, so we’ll probably be wrong again’. In related news, you cannot accurately predict how people will react when viewing pre-1989 Doctor Who stories for the first time. One person’s treasure is another person’s … >

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Royal Albert Hall to host ‘Space Spectacular’ concert in June 2017

Sci-fi fans can see some of the most iconic movie themes of all time performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in London next summer. Featuring “a voyage through a galaxy of favourite music from deep space and beyond”, with lights, lasers and fireworks, the Space Spectacular comes to London’s Royal Albert Hall from 16 to 17 June … >

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‘Doctor Who’ fans visiting London need to watch this locations tour video

Ever since the show’s very first episode, set in London’s fictional Coal Hill School, the UK’s capital city has played a big part in Doctor Who. The Doctor might have described it as “a dump” in 2015’s ‘The Zygon Inversion’, but fans visiting London will find plenty to keep them occupied when it comes to spotting recognisable Doctor Whofilming locations. If … >

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Broadway hits coming to Royal Albert Hall this autumn

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s popular musical theatre extravaganza is returning later this year. London’s Royal Albert Hall will host Best of Broadway at 7.30pm on Tuesday 18 October. The show will feature hit show tunes and music from Broadway and the West End’s biggest shows, including Chicago, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Miss Saigon, Billy Elliot, Matilda, Cabaret and Wicked. The new 2016 line-up … >

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‘Brian Tyler Live: Film Music For Stars, Cars & Superheroes’ concert review

Hollywood composer/conductor Brian Tyler made his concert debut in London this weekend in front of a packed audience of movie fans (including none other than Tom Cruise!). The 43-year-old American is probably best known for his work with Marvel Studios, composing scores for the likes of Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World and last year’s … >

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Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones

‘Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark’ live concert review

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film’s release, we had the pleasure of attending Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark Live at London’s Royal Albert Hall this Saturday. As part of the Royal Albert Hall’s Films with Live Orchestra series, the special screening of the film was accompanied by the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra, … >

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Cirque du Soleil celebrates 20th anniversary with ‘Amaluna’

Cirque du Soleil marked its 20th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall last month with the launch of Amaluna. Prometheus actress Noomi Rapace and Spectre‘s Miss Moneypenny, Naomie Harris were amongst the stars at the UK grand premiere. Other guests included Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, Rod Stewart, popstar Stacey Solomon and Olympic diver … >

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