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Tom at the Farm review: mud, menace and a standing ovation at the Barbican

Armando Babaioff's mud-soaked Brazilian production of Tom at the Farm swings from intense drama to humour, with an incredible cast of four. Cool Factor 5/5.
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October 15, 2026
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Monzo Invest vs Freetrade vs Lightyear: Which App Costs Less?

Last updated: 15 October 2026. I checked every fee in this Monzo Invest vs Freetrade comparison on each provider's own site on 14 October 2026. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate …
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October 15, 2026
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Frieze Week Exhibitions 2026: Nine London Shows to See Beyond the Fair

Nine London exhibitions to see during Frieze week 2026, from Cindy Sherman at Hauser & Wirth to Robert Ryman at the Barbican. Seven are free.
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October 14, 2026
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Ha Chong-Hyun at Lisson Review: Six Decades of Paint

Last updated: 27 October 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture Exhibition reviewLisson, Bell Street Six decades of paint pushed through the back of the canvas. This is an opinion piece. Views …
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October 14, 2026
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BFI London Film Festival 2026: What’s Worth Seeing

Ten BFI London Film Festival 2026 films for 14 to 18 October, the four that still had seats on 13 October, the sold-out titles, ticket prices and how the standby queue works.
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October 14, 2026
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Best Affordable Art UK 2026: 15 Prints and Originals Under £500

Fifteen prints and originals under £500 from UK gallery shops, print studios and Saatchi Art, plus how editions, framing and Own Art work.
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October 13, 2026

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My JPMorgan Personal Investing review after years of my own pots: the redesigned app, fees, Chase linking, returns and the self-managed waitlist.
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November 5, 2025
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Last updated: 2 October 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. Cool Factor: 3/5 The …
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October 2, 2026
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Last updated: 13 April 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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April 14, 2026
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Last updated: 28 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
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June 28, 2026
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London Design Festival 2026 runs 12 to 20 September. Eleven picks, what is free, what is ticketed, and the day that gets you eight.
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September 11, 2026
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Last updated: 19 May 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …
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May 19, 2026

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