APRIL 09, 2008

THORNTONS BREAKS RECORD FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST BOX OF CHOCOLATES

Today Thorntons broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest box of chocolates. The giant box was created to celebrate the launch of Thorntons ‘moments’, the Chocolatier’s new twist-wrapped chocolates, and unveiled to the public in London’s Leicester Square. The box will tonight be transported to Newcastle and displayed in the city centre on Thursday (10th April), and in Bristol on Friday (11th April).

The public were able to share this unique record-breaking moment with a sensory experience of their own. Visitors were invited to walk a red carpet, climb the steps beside the record-breaking box and then help themselves to a delicious handful of the new moments chocolates.

The Record Breaking Box – Vital Statistics

· The box measures 5.04 metres (16.5 feet) tall and 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) wide
· The box weighs 4,805 pounds (1,793kg) (in total including chocolates)
· Contains 3,725 pounds (1,390kg) of chocolates – over 220,052 individually wrapped Thorntons moments

The record breaking box is a replica of the new Thorntons moments box, recently launched as the perfect treat to share with friends and family. Made using only the finest ingredients from around the world, including West African cocoa beans and 100% cocoa butter. In typical Thorntons style, the new moments range offers a premium twist on individually wrapped chocolates.

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APRIL 04, 2008

ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA ATTACKS LONDON TRAFFIC IN CAMPAIGN TO POACH MORE BRITS

Following its recent ‘Screw Working in Staines’ campaign, Adelaide, South Australia has now taken to the congested streets of London to launch another offensive, this time attacking the Capital’s traffic. Spearheaded by a one-woman campaigner, Adelaide, South Australia’s latest message to Londoners is ‘stop spending time in jams’ and consider a better life in Adelaide.

South Australian Bec Hardy, of the Hardy wine dynasty, got behind the campaign with a placard stating ‘Sod London Traffic, I’m Off to Adelaide, South Australia’. She took her message to traffic jams in Euston, Clerkenwell, Aldgate and Hackney to rally support.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2008

HARRODS CELEBRATES THE SENSES WITH WORLD’S FIRST EXHIBITION IN A LIFT

Michael Nyman | Chris Levine | Baerbel Mohr | The Aroma Co | Morellis | RNIB

As part of its Senses season, today Harrods is launching Lifted – the world’s first exhibition to be displayed in elevators – running 18 February to 28 March.

The store’s six Grade II* listed lifts (dating back to 1927) will be devoted to each of the five senses, with the likes of award-winning Piano composer Michael Nyman (sound) and award-winning visual artist Chris Levine (lighting) creating inspiring and energising experiences that enhance the senses. The final lift will interpret the sixth sense through cosmic ordering.

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JANUARY 30, 2008

THE LOVER AND THE COLLECTION BY HAROLD PINTER

Howard Panter for the Ambassador Theatre Group, Tulchin/Bartner and
Sweet Pea Productions present

Richard Coyle - Gina McKee - Charlie Cox - Timothy West in

THE LOVER and THE COLLECTION by Harold Pinter

The Lover and The Collection by Harold Pinter open at the Comedy Theatre on 29 January 2008 (with previews from 15 January 08).

Hidden truths are revealed and sexual power games exposed in these two funny, dark and deeply moving plays by Harold Pinter.

The Lover is a tale of fantasy, desire and danger. Behind closed suburban doors, a couple’s darkest desires are unlocked and undressed.

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JANUARY 17, 2008

HELTER SKELTER AND LAND OF THE DEAD

Dialogue Productions in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and the Bush Theatre present

The UK premiere of
HELTER SKELTER and
LAND OF THE DEAD
A double bill of plays by Neil LaBute

Helter Skelter and Land of the Dead will both receive their UK premiere this winter at The Bush Theatre, opening on 17 January with previews from 15 January. The productions, written by Neil LaBute, will be directed by Patricia Benecke, designed by Sara Perks, with lighting by John Harris and music by Nikola Kodjabashia.

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