Sounds from the vault – The Helmholtz Resonators
Eccentric local act The Helmholtz Resonators return with a new EP entitled Van Damme’s Vault
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – review
Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in this Tolkien tale. Showing at the Hackney Picturehouse until mid-January
Staging the ‘unstageable’ – The Master and Margarita
The Master and Margarita returns for a second stint at the Barbican
My Brother the Devil – review
Sally El Hosaini’s Hackney-based film took this year’s London Film Festival by storm
Patio Projects – art in the public eye
A mushroom tower sculpture marks the end of a series of public art projects situated on a patio off Hackney Downs
Noah And The Whale: Little Noise Sessions – review
New-folk outfit visits Hackney for penultimate in charity gig series
Sightseers – review
Co-writers Steve Oram and Alice Lowe star in this chilling campsite comedy from the makers of Kill List
End of Watch – review
This LA cop drama shot in a hand-held camera style is an impressive boys in blue bromance
What the Dickens! Great breakfast expectations
Pop-up café at the Reliance pub has a novel approach to the traditional fry-up
The Tall Poppies – All the Rave
A mix of wit and melody characterises Tall Poppies’ latest album
Quills – review
Second Skin’s rendition of the last days of the Marquis de Sade is a compelling and credible portrayal
Another side of Hackney – My Brother the Devil
My Brother the Devil is no average portrayal of an East London council estate. The Hackney Citizen talks to the film’s director, Sally El Hosaini
East End Backpassages – review
Book of alternative walks highlights strange and quirky side streets