With the UK currently in a third national lockdown, alert level 5 has resorted us to stricter social distancing rules and we are only advised to leave the house once a day for exercise. Parks are the only thing that seem to keep us sane at the moment.Whilst the R rate across the UK is between 1.2 to 1.3 based on the latest data, it seems London’s R rate has dropped to a best estimate of…
Independent cinema Pop Up Screens is back this winter, taking over Peckham’s popular Copeland Park and Bussey Building with ‘Cinema in the Snow’ – a stunningcinematic Christmasexperience set in a magical snow-filled wonderland.
After adjusting the dates due to the COVID pandemic, the festive-themed cinema has just kicked off with The Greatest Showman as well asnew…
Last weekend I went to the Riverside Studiosin Hammersmith to watch Dear Santa Live, aChristmas Panto aimed at young families, with two lovely school girls who had a great time. After months of lockdown, wehave all been craving the return of live performance and were happy to get out to the theatre.Dear Santa Live is a great way to be part of a live audience (safely)…
I was thrilled to experience the new Science Museum IMAX with Laser projector and immersive sound system with BBC Earth’s documentary, Antarctica 3D, narrated by Academy Award®-nominated actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, ahead of its UK premiere. It is an absolute MUST-SEE for the whole family during the festive season and beyond. I don’t know you, but I am so ‘hungry’ for anything…
Tate Britain presents the first major survey of the work of British contemporary artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye (b.1977). Widely considered to be one of the most important figurative painters working today, Yiadom-Boakye is celebrated for her enigmatic oil paintings of human subjects who are entirely imagined by the artist. This exhibition brings together over 70 paintings spanning almost two…
Lockdown limitations are really proving a challenge for parents and carers who want to book some festive family fun in the capital this year. With so many of the usual annual attractions closed or offering limited availability, it’s great to hear of new places that the family can enjoy together.
One of those places is Bateaux London, the iconic Thames cruise experience that has this week…
We all miss going to the theatre and live events. This year the theatre comes to our homes in the form of a Sleeping Beauty Pantomime that will let us save this particularly tough Christmas. To watch this Pantomime the viewing period opens at 12am GMT on 14th December 2020 and closes 11.55pm on 3rd of January 2021. Your code will be valid for 4 days from your first viewing within this…
Life right now is not normal.
With sweeping lockdowns set to kick in throughout the United Kingdom later this week, much of the country is looking forward to the day where the lockdown will once again lift.
Whispers of a COVID-19 vaccine are circulating throughout the world, giving us hope of a new world of normalcy.
Travel and tourism have halted worldwide, as has domestic travel. Activities we…
A new landmark exhibition dedicated to JMW Turner (1775-1851) at Tate Britain called Turner’s Modern World explores what it meant to be a modern artist during his lifetime. Personally I believe that Turner is one of the most innovative artists of all time, ahead of his time and crucial to the inspiration of Impressionists and other artistic movements that started a century after he created…
The British Museum has reopened with a very interesting exhibition about Tantra. If you are looking for insights into Sting and Tom Hanks’ favourite love practice you’ll be disappointed because this is more a showcase of the ancient philosophy behind the contemporary practical spin. This exhibition will be suitable also for secondary school students who are learning the history of philosophy.
