Without philanthropists, the Old Vic ‘would be a car park or a block of flats’
Without philanthropy, the Old Vic wouldn’t exist. The show must go on, say two of its leading lights Tina Alexandrou…
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William Sitwell meets Olivia Burt: ‘A chef with a dream and she doesn’t have a restaurant’
After impressing on MasterChef: The Professionals, Olivia Burt of Claridge’s will be a young chef to watch when our restaurants…
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Post-Covid-19, retail faces a new world
Coronavirus will fundamentally change the way we work, eat, exercise and shop, says Lucia van der Post If there is…
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Islands in the storm: How the BVI is making a comeback
David Dawkins finds the British Virgin Islands are bouncing back with a vengeance after Hurricane Irma In summer 2017 the…
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Meet the electric Taycan, Porsche’s silent thriller
The Taycan has given electric vehicles a seriously sharp leap forward. Mark Walton straps himself in Legend has it Enzo…
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Soho House announces inaugural art prize
The ever-growing members club has collaborated with Bombay Sapphire for an exciting art prize One lucky artist will receive funds…
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Malaga: Andalusia’s shining light
Malaga often takes a back seat to other Spanish cities and beach resorts, but these days it’s definitely not a…
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Hedgehog: The Vanity pair vs Jean-Claude Van Damme
Vanity Fair editors have two different versions of one bizarre encounter… The Vanity Fair parties staged at the Hotel du…
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Ian Rankin: The Spear’s interview
Not everything is black and white, says Ian Rankin, whose Inspector Rebus novels have been exercising our grey matter for…
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How superyachts can boost the global luxury property market
Superyachts can deliver a serious boost to the global luxury property market, writes Catherine Moye When the world recovers from…
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Nick Leeson – The Spear’s Midas interview
Nick Leeson, the man who brought down Barings Bank, on life in confinement, learning from mistakes, and a return to…
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Audemars Piguet’s new museum rivals the design of its watches
The luxury watchmaker opens the doors of a spectacular new building. The Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, which opens on 25…
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‘In essence, you are sitting on a live rocket’ – flying the Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros
Thanks to the classic L-39 Albatros from the Cold War era, modern flying enthusiasts can enjoy that Top Gun feeling,…
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Perhaps Covid-19 will help to bring out the best in humanity
We always have choices if we want to make them – perhaps Covid-19 will help to bring out the best…
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Brunello Cucinelli’s new London boutique is clothed in history
The historic building on New Bond Street is a perfect fit for the Italian aesthete, writes Ellen Lister Beauty is…
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Patek Philippe returns with the ‘Ref 6007A Calatrava’
After a lengthy hiatus, watch behemoth Patek Philippe has released a new limited edition watch with a unique design. Horologists…
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Onboard Lady Moura: The world’s first superyacht
The 104-metre Lady Moura blazed a trail for superyachts back in 1990, and now her owner has put her on…
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Here’s how to buy the best wine for drinking at home
It’s important to stock your home with just the right wines for the current situation, says Johnny Ray One thing…
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Why Lucknam Park is my ideal lockdown destination
A flight of fancy to Lucknam Park gives our columnist pause for thought There’s a certain irony to lockdown. Just…
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‘Football is now in serious trouble’
After a lost summer of sport, things will never be the same again – and in football’s case they shouldn’t…
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