Kew Gardens’ much-loved Orchid festival returns to the Princess of Wales Conservatory from Saturday 4 February to Sunday 5 March 2023. This year it takes inspiration from the beauty and biodiversity of Cameroon.
Orchids 2023 is a vibrant celebration of colour to brighten up the winter months. And we all need it. It is the first time Kew’s Orchid festival will celebrate an African nation.
ROYAL BALLET’s Like Water for Chocolate – streamed into a cinema near you.
This is a totally new production, all devised from scratch, the choreography, music, set and costumes, based on the novel by Laura Esquivel. The ballet moves are a fusion of classical rigour and exciting modern expression.
One big break with tradition which I totally applaud is the drastically reduced time…
Disney On Ice is touring again with brand-new show Discover The Magic displaying a jaw-dropping innovative technology for the whole family to enjoy and London Mums cannot wait to see it.
Disney On IcepresentsDiscover The Magicis bringing a new voyage to families through dynamic moments both on ice and in the air, taking fans on its most adventurous journey yet. The show promises…
Award-winning cult South African hit We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants has made its London debut this week at the Riverside Studios. It will be short lived so I recommend booking tickets as it will leave the Capital on 4 February. Tickets are now on sale here.
The funny thing about this show is that it is unique and controversial. Everyone who wrote a story for We Didn’t…
SAD CAFÉ play LONDON – Putney Half Moon on Friday 10th February 2023! The Half Moon is my favourite venue as I have performed there a few times with my rock band. Regarded by many as one of the best live bands of the 80s, Sad Café are back.
Original members Ian Wilson and bassist Des Tong are joined by long-time associate, singer/songwriter Sue Quin, the exciting vocal talent of Barry…
This Christmas at the Olivier theatre (inside the National Theatre at Southbank London), Rufus Norris directs Hex, a vividly original retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale with music by Jim Fortune, book by Tanya Ronder, designs by Katrina Lindsay and magical choreography by Jade Hackett.
PRODUCTION IMAGES BY JOHAN PERSSON
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Princess Rose (Scottish speaking Rosie Graham) is a…
I have come back to the Coliseum for the second year running to watch The Nutcracker by the English National Ballet and the magical atmosphere felt even more special this time. This show is possibly the most magical family experience in London this Christmas. Damian Lewis and his children was sitting behind us and that made me even more excited.
The theatre decorations and the joyful…
Glam rock Slade at Christmas, a yearly event, at Islington Assembly Rooms, standing room and chairs available.
F**k me, never been to a rock concert before, and totally love rock. So how did that happen? Work, family, illness, feeling ashamed about my music tastes, my needs at the bottom of the pile, something like that. You’re a mum, you’ll know.
UK Glam Rock Slade from Wolverhampton…
Alice in Wonderland, The Remix Christmas Panto runs 1-31 December 2022 at Brixton House, Brixton. It is suitable for kids age 7+.
Opposite Brixton Village and surrounded by awesome street-art, Brixton House is a strobe-lit community centre with built-in theatre. It feels like the house of Lords, a long thin rectangle with seats along either side, so the actors are playing 360 degrees and you all…
Turn again Dick Whittington, and float above London! This London Eye Christmas Panto experience is a must see for a limited few, running from 14 – 18 December. On arrival we were guided to a holding area, to await the single pod containing the Panto set up. When this docked, we were seamlessly directed in by the ever efficient staff, and greeted by the cast of four, led by the wonderfully comic…
