Without a doubt, the Nutcracker ballet performance at the Coliseum is the most magical family experience in London this Christmas.
It was my first time returning to the Coliseum after the start of the pandemic and I was very impressed with the theatre decorations and the delightful choreography. The Nutcracker is a great show to watch over the festive period. It was my 4th time seeing it: the…
I have been living in London almost 24 years and as an Italian I have come to appreciate the most quintessentially British tradition of all: Afternoon Tea.
What makes the perfect afternoon tea?
A traditional Afternoon Tea menu consists of quality teas, champagne,light cakes, scones with butter, jam and clotted cream as well as finger sandwiches. Traditional sandwich…
It was a real honour for me to chat with Don McLean, who is an iconic sing-songwriter and author of masterpieces such asAmerican Pie,Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), Castles in the Air,Cryin, And I Love You So, Wonderful Baby, Since I Don’t Have you, It’s Just The Sun&If We Try.
During the interview(on Zoom)he briefly sang for me to…
I reently caught up withkeyboardistAlan Clark, one of five members ofDireStraitsLegacy who recorded and toured as members ofDireStraits, and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a significant member ofDireStraits.
Like millions of other people around the world I’m a big fan of Dire Straits and I can recall…
New Music: Ronan Keating journeys through Ireland’s musical history with new album ‘Songs from Home’
A few weeks ago I headed to Prysm in Kingston to a private gig where Ronan Keating was performinghand-picked twelve homeland songs fromhis newalbum to test the reaction of a selected audience. My friend Jo and I absolutely adored every single new song as well as his classic tunes. The celebrated international Irish artisthas created music that has become our pop soundtrack…
Two-time Grammy Award-winningjazzmusician and crooner Gregory Porter’s mellow feel-good music is particularly uplifting during the festive season. One of his songs has been chosen for Disney’s Christmas TV advert.Theadvertcelebrates the power of storytellingto inspire imaginationand the magic createdbyreading together.
Photos by ©Erik…
Following another near sell out UK tour and Edinburgh Festival 2019, Tom Stade hit the road with his new show ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’– on tour now until the end of January 2022 –and not many people did get to see anything, as along with the rest of the touring world, Tom’s juggernaut of one, had to park up in a pit stop and take a break, while the pandemic…
Last night I attended a super cool event for the Acid Jazz media launch in association with The Arts Council and the pioneering label Acid Jazz, who will be celebrating 30 years in 2022 with the touring art exhibition at various locations next year.
The venue was perfect for this purpose in the vaults at26 Leake St, Waterloo, SE1 7NN where street artists gather to create stunning big…
Over the years, I have seen Romeo and Juliet – one of the most famous love stories ever written – in London theatres many times, but the latest adaptationJuliet & Romeoby Intermission Youth Theatre is unique and refreshing. Often the word ‘youth’ is associated with amateur style, but let me reassure you that this production is as good as, if not better than most…
Oh boy, what a night! La Clique is a unique and inspirational night of entertainment. This production went beyond my expectations with the brilliant live band La Clique Palais Orkestra anda melange of circus and cabaret favourites, performing in the beautiful mirrored Leicester Square Spiegeltent. The acts all had every audience member engaged with them. This is a spectacular festive show…
