Max Williams

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Henry Shields

"You have to develop a very thick skin." Henry Shields on a career that went right

For playwright and actor Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong was the start of things going very, very right… He tells Max Williams about penning a West End hit

Published: Thursday 7th November 2019
Who is Eddie Hearn?

Who is Eddie Hearn? The story of boxing's billion-dollar promoter

At 15, Eddie Hearn was selling double glazing in Romford. At 32, he promoted his first world title fight. Last year, he signed boxing’s first billion-dollar deal. And then there’s that Twitter account…

Published: Monday 4th November 2019

Casual Fitters is taking tailoring into the 21st century

Don't know your wool from your worsted? Think a three-piece is a type of golf shot? Fear not: Casual Fitters offers made-to-measure tailoring with a minimum of fuss

Published: Monday 2nd September 2019

Can you tame the Monster?

Giant bouncy castle obstacle course thing The Monster returns to Alexandra Palace for August bank-holiday weekend. Relive your childhood and go wild

Published: Thursday 22nd August 2019

Crispin serves up a veritable feast

There's nothing that so becomes a restaurant as great food and a cool design. Crispin has both. Get ye to Spitalfields! (Wrong play but whatever)

Published: Tuesday 20th August 2019

"We should all be attempting to make the world a better place." Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff on the power of gal-dem

As head of editorial for gal-dem, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff is one of British journalism's most powerful voices at one of its most important – and successful – publications. We dropped by the gal-dem offices to hear her story...

Published: Friday 9th August 2019

Enjoy £20 lunchtime lobster at Wright Brothers

Want to liven up your lunch this August? Seafood specialist Wright Brothers is offering a whole native lobster (plus trimmings) for £20pp at each of its five London outlets...

Published: Wednesday 7th August 2019

The Bar Necessities: The Parrot

Last year, Idris Elba opened the Parrot at the Waldorf – a tropical bar at one of London's most celebrated hotels. We popped down for a cocktail or two...

Published: Monday 5th August 2019

"You want to blow them away."

Vox Vanguard is the company that brings classical music to life in remarkable, one-of-a-kind performances. Founder and artistic director Matthew Tosca tells us about this unique collective....

Published: Monday 5th August 2019

The Weekender: Ibiza II

We did a weekend guide to Ibiza last year, but just like thousands of revellers, we're back for more. Here's our guide to a flying visit to the white island

Published: Friday 2nd August 2019

Kutir has launched a limited-edition seafood menu

Want to book yourself an August treat? Get down to Sloane Square and try Indian fine-dining restaurant Kutir's special seafood menu – running until the end of the month

Published: Thursday 1st August 2019

My style essentials: Sam Way

Devon-born singer-songwriter Sam Way has quite the musical endorsement. He was discovered by Eric Hall, the legendary producer / agent who helped launch the career of the Sex Pistols. And yer man models as well (don't you just hate him). He talks us through his style essentials...

Published: Wednesday 31st July 2019

Philippe Chow is the NYC restaurant all the big names want to visit

Cult Chinese restaurant Philippe Chow has opened a second New York City outlet, this time in Lower Manhattan. The Big Apple just got a bit tastier...

Published: Tuesday 30th July 2019

The night I played poker with David Haye

In the space of a year, David Haye has gone from poker novice to preparing to enter the biggest poker tournament outside of Las Vegas. We played a few hands at his Vauxhall gym and heard how David plans to conquer Goliath

Published: Tuesday 23rd July 2019

In the club: The Court

The Court is one of London's newest members' clubs, on the site of the legendary Bag O' Nails. Don't just come here for the atmosphere – the food is great as well

Published: Monday 22nd July 2019

"I'm a proper, full-time pro now." Dave Allen means business

Ahead of his fight with David Price on the Dillian Whyte vs Oscar Rivas undercard, we caught up with friend of Square Mile Dave Allen for a quick chat...

Published: Friday 19th July 2019
Dillian Whyte

"I’m a nobody, man!" A day in Loughborough with Dillian Whyte

In the past few years, Dillian Whyte has gone from a self-confessed nobody to one of Britain’s most beloved fighters. Max Williams spends a day with the ‘King of South London’

Published: Tuesday 16th July 2019

"I want to write the history of the sport." How Jean-Éric Vergne went from hothead to champion

Reigning Formula E world champion Jean-Éric Vergne is driving his revolutionary sport into the mainstream. Max Williams meets a cool customer both on and off the track

Published: Friday 12th July 2019
Dan Bilzerian

An audience with Dan Bilzerian

It’s fair to say that poker-playing, gun-toting Dan Bilzerian has made his mark on the world. But is there more to the man than meets the eye – and the ire of his critics? We visited Bilzerian’s Las Vegas home to meet the controversial King of Instagram

Published: Thursday 11th July 2019

"I’m a Jedi on a mission." How David Guetta invented modern music

He went from teaching himself to mix in his bedroom to co-creating some of the most successful records in history. But what happened in between?

Published: Thursday 11th July 2019