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In conversation with Joseph Millson: From West End stage to debut Novella

Joseph Millson has been a familiar face on stage and screen for over three decades from Casino Royale to The Last Kingdom, from the Royal Shakespeare Company to The Phantom of the Opera’s 40th anniversary cast, which he joined this very week. But his latest role is one he’s never played before: novelist. His debut novella, Miller Rose Roberts, is a coming-of-age odyssey about memory…
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Party tips

4 Top online invitation sites for parents planning milestone celebrations

Family milestones deserve more than a routine invitation. A first birthday, graduation celebration, anniversary, engagement, or other meaningful occasion often brings together relatives and close friends who may not gather regularly, making the invitation an important introduction to the event. Digital platforms give parents more ways to create that experience without adding unnecessary…
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Books

Trip '89: The campervan, mixtapes galore, and the search for a life worth living

Some books transport you to a time. Others transport you to a feeling. Trip ’89, the debut novel by Chris Foster Tolley, does both and it does so with the windows down, the music up, and a campervan named Ken leading the way. The premise is delightfully simple. It is 1989, and twenty-two-year-old Cea is stuck: stuck in a sleepy village, feeling like life is happening everywhere…
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Rosé all day? Why Lala V Is my new favourite party guest

There are wines you taste thoughtfully, swirl around the glass, discuss at length and perhaps even write tasting notes about. And then there are wines that mysteriously disappear from your glass while you are busy chatting to your girlfriends.Lala V Rosé belongs firmly in the second category. Lala V Rosé brings a little Provençal joie de vivre to a glamorous evening at Hackstons in…
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Books

A journey through psychosis: one woman’s story of healing, hope and the simulation theory

When Becky Parry was sectioned for the fourth time, she could not have imagined that her darkest days would lead her to write a book. But that is exactly what happened. Healing from Psychosis – We are Living in a Simulation is her extraordinary account of living through psychosis, challenging everything we think we know about the condition. Becky is a coach, alternative therapist…
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Entertainment

The benefits of sharing classic albums across generations as a family

Music has a unique ability to bring people together, regardless of age. While streaming services have made millions of songs instantly available, there is something special about gathering as a family to enjoy classic albums from beginning to end. These shared listening experiences create meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and introduce younger generations to music that has stood…
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Movies

Movie review: Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie

On Sunday 26th July London Mums Magazine young and less young reporters were invited to review the new PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, a prehistoric adventure that younger fans will love. There aren’t many better ways to spend a Sunday morning than watching the excitement on your children’s faces as they walk into a PAW Patrol premiere. We were invited to the all-media gala screening of PAW…
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Movies

Movie review: Animal Farm

London Mums Magazine contributors were invited to the UK premiere of Animal Farm on 12th July. George Orwell’s novella has been studied by generations of readers, but transforming such a complex story into an animated family film is no small task. The result is an entertaining and accessible adaptation that introduces younger audiences to Orwell’s world, even if it doesn’t quite…
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Movies

Movie review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day - Tom Holland’s back, but is this really a fresh start?

I attended the multimedia screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with the same flutter of excitement my son gets when he spots a new Marvel Lego set. And Tom Holland could swing past my window any day of the week. Now 30, a little broader in the shoulder, and flexing some seriously grown-up biceps, he’s clearly been doing more than just eating Peters Pasta. But as I settled in with my popcorn…
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