If your idea of a Christmas night out involves more than a rushed prosecco and a group chat debate about where to eat, listen up.Maison Cabaretopens in Shoreditch onFriday 20 Novemberand it’s promising a proper evening out: dinner first, then burlesque, circus and live vocals, then dancing until midnight.
Dancing. Until midnight. You may need a nap beforehand, but it…
Mums, gather round. You know the story, sweet Dr Jekyll, nasty Mr Hyde, same bloke, terrible skincare routine. We’ve all seen the adaptations, the Hollywood films, the Halloween costumes. The big twist? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt (probably covered in green face paint after last year’s school play).
So when we heard Shadow Road Productions was putting on yet…
A shop-bought present does the job, but it won’t have your kid’s fingerprints smudged into the paint or glitter that keeps turning up in the carpet three weeks later. Handmade gifts carry a story with them, and honestly, that’s the bit people hold onto long after the wrapping paper hits the bin.
So if there’s a birthday on the horizon, or Christmas is creeping up, or the…
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a real passion for visual art. Give me an opportunity to visit a gallery, museum or exhibition, and I will happily take it! I even love painting myself, although I must admit that admiring other people’s masterpieces is a slightly less messy affair. And when it comes to London art events, there is one that I particularly look forward to twice a year: the…
Calling all little monsters, pumpkins, fairies and ghouls! If you’re looking for a Halloween treat that’s more “spook-tacular” than “scary,” Hard Rock Cafe London has just the thing. On Sunday 25 October, they’re hosting a Little Monsters Breakfast, a morning of Halloween fun for the whole family, complete with an unlimited All-American buffet…
This week, a friend dragged me to the end of the world otherwise known as the end of the District line, which, for a central Londoner like me, is pretty much the same thing! She promised it would be worth the journey and that we would have a good laugh. Despite my initial scepticism, I must admit she was absolutely right. We were there to see Oh Zeus! at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, a…
It’s 7am. You’ve got one child refusing to wear socks, another asking existential questions about the universe, and a work email pinging with the phrase “just circling back.” You haven’t had a hot cup of tea since 2019. Somewhere in the chaos, you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and think: Who even am I anymore?
If any of that sounds familiar, then…
Would you climb Mount Everest? Absolutely not, if you ask me. I hate altitude, I hate being cold and I am quite happy admiring mountains from a safe distance, preferably somewhere with a fireplace and a drink. But virtually? That is a completely different story!
I recently headed to Eclipso in Camden Town with a friend to try Everest: The First Ascent, the latest immersive VR experience taking…
There are some exhibitions you look forward to visiting once. And then there are exhibitions you already know you will want to see again and again. I have a feeling Monet: Painting Time, coming to Tate Modern from 25 February to 27 June 2027, will be firmly in the second category.
As a Tate Member and a bit of an artist myself, I was absolutely delighted to be invited to the…
London never seems to run out of unusual things to do. Just when you think you have experienced every possible type of concert, theatre show or immersive event, the buzzing city comes up with something completely different.This week, I discovered In The Dark, a unique musical experience at St Bartholomew’s Church near Barbican, and I absolutely loved it. Imagine sitting inside a beautiful…