Roland Emmerich’s new film Anonymous isn’t even on general release yet but it has already caused quite a stir, (especially in Stratford-Upon-Avon). The film presents the theory that the plays and sonnets of William Shakespeare were actually written by the 17th Earl of Oxford, Edward De Vere. Anonymous is also a political thriller full of power struggles, attempted murder, jealousy and hatred, whilst demonstrating the influential nature of theatre and its ability to produce powerful reactions from an audience. The film is a venerable ‘Who’s Who’ of British film and boasts beautiful costumes along with some superb individual performances most notably from Vanessa Redgrave and Rhys Ifans. Philippa, our Marketing and Communications Co-ordinator, was lucky enough to attend the film’s premiere as part of the British Film Industry’s annual London Film Festival ahead of the crowds and definitely recommends making time to see Anonymous when the film hits cinema screens on Friday.

Congratulations to our friends the Oyster Boys from The Worship Street Whistling Shop, Winner of the 2011Time Out Food and Drink Awards Best New Bar!

Michel Roux's Service on BBC2 has got the team talking after following eight trainees trying to convince Michel Roux they can handle the pressure in some of Europe's best restaurants and hotels. Nathan's mantra has always been, 'the key to great service is anticipating clients' needs' and Michel Roux himself says, 'You have to know what the customer wants before he even realises it himself'. Great minds think alike.

Love your fashion? Then pay a visit to 'Aware: Art Fashion Identity' at The Royal Academy of Arts running until 30 January 2011. This third season of contemporary art examines how artists and designers use clothing as a means to communicate and reveal elements of our identity. The exhibition includes work by 30 leading international practitioners including Marina Abramovic, Andreas Gursky, Claudia Losi, Susie MacMurray, La Maison Martin Margiela, Alexander McQueen, Yoko Ono, Grayson Perry, Dai Rees, Cindy Sherman, Helen Storey, Rosemarie Trockel, Sharif Waked, Gillian Wearing RA, Yohji Yamamoto and Andrea Zittel. Not to be missed.

Don't just sit there, 'Stick It On'! As mobs riot in the streets, a DJ democracy is storming the dancefloor. Nominate your top three 'choons', release your inner DJ and seize control of the decks for fifteen minutes of limelight that are guaranteed to revolutionise your event!