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Thanet District Council is warning people to keep dogs and children away from the stranded sea life.

Thanet District Council is warning people to keep dogs and children away from the stranded sea life.

Play based on the true story of an alleged north London poltergeist instils little fear and fails to grip

Play based on the true story of an alleged north London poltergeist instils little fear and fails to grip

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall are stranded in a scarily dull ghost story; the end of a love affair looms over a lively two-hander; and the new King’s Head kicks off with a cheery, sub-Coward gay romcom

Every so often we get the toe-curling opportunity to see good and sometimes famous actors struggling to marry their professional dignity to their contractual obligations, writes Patrick Marmion

Now, we’re not here to tell you how to spend your money, so, by all means, if you want to see some people off the telly in real life, they’re discounting ticket prices left and right. However, be aware that there are better ways and better plays to invest cash on.

While it doesn’t have the big jump scares of 2:22: A Ghost Story or The Woman in Black, this lo-fi horror builds in creepiness

Paul Unwin’s thriller, based on real events, runs at the Ambassadors Theatre until 2 March

For the first time in Britain, an octopus has been observed changing colour, this remarkable sight was captured on camera.