Activities

Family fun in London: Horrible Histories - Terrible Thames boat trip review

London Mums Magazine’s reporters (young  and less young) were invited to Horrible Histories – Live Onboard – Terrible Thames. The Terrible Thames boat trip presented by Horrible Histories is a family-friendly attraction that provides a unique way to experience London’s history. It takes visitors on a wicked river tour of the Thames, where they can hear about the horrible history of the…
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New Music! Acid Jazz artist Monday Michiru's album 'ENSO'

Last night, The Forge in Camden Town, London played host to a special one-off concert by Monday Michiru, the Japanese singer/songwriter and pioneer of the acid-jazz movement in the early 1990s. This show was part of the Acid Jazz & Other Illicit Grooves exhibition and tour that is taking place in Camden 19-24 April 2023. Tomorrow is the last day of this special event in London before it goes to…
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Concert Review: National Youth Choirs of GB, Royal Albert Hall

The opening song, with all the choirs assembled. A tsunami of young people, banked up higher than the organist, produced the most enjoyable, eclectic, powerful choral concert I have seen, as the National Youth Choirs NYCGB celebrated its 40th year. One of them was our friend E who had been practising for months, and we were there to support them. If your child has a great voice, this is where to…
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Attraction review: The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience  

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is a popular attraction in London, located in the old Trocadero on Shaftesbury Avenue, near Piccadilly Circus. It is an immersive, interactive theatre experience that was opened in March 2016 by production company Little Lion Entertainment, and was crowdfunded via IndieGoGo. The experience lasts approximately 45-60 minutes, with teams of eight entering the maze…
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Review: ROH Ballet Cinderella

The 1948 Prokoviev-Ashton Ballet Cinderella is back with a revamp. The costumes The new costumes of the ROH Ballet Cinderella are splendidly elegant, glittery and magical. More men in trousers instead of tights is refreshing. When did full-length budgie-smuggling become acceptable in ballet? Who is still okaying this convention? And why isn’t the Prince objecting to poncing around in a crop-top…
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Art exhibition review: Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life at Tate Modern

Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden, 1862-1944) and Piet Mondrian (b. Netherlands, 1872-1944) were two of the most imaginative artists of the twentieth century. THE first question you have is why put these two artists together: they never shagged, met, or even knew about each other. They were of the same generation, both started in landscapes and both used oils, end of. Where Tate Modern is brilliant is how…
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Get Creative

How to knit: easy mum's own tips

Have you ever thought of learning to knit? In my blue January piece, I mentioned starting a new craft with a family member, as my daughter had been prompting me to take her to our local craft shop. Part 1 – Choosing the wool was a whole creative adventure.  What wool can a beginner handle? The structure, feel, fatness, color, fluffiness, ingredients all had to be discussed. And then the…
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Show review: Winnie The Pooh The Musical

London Mums‘ young reporters attended a special show at Riverside studios welcoming Winnie The Pooh The Musical along with familiar faces Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Owl and Rabbit.   Pooh Bear is a fictional teddy bear with human traits created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. Winnie The Pooh The Musical is about Pooh Bear, Christopher Robin…
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Family-friendly show: Jungle Book reimagined at Sadler’s Wells 

The Akram Khan Company, a world-renowned dance company, has been producing innovative and breathtaking productions for over 22 years. The company has a significant international presence, and its tours reach people of various cultures and backgrounds worldwide. The artistic director of the company, Akram Khan, is also a recipient of numerous international dance awards, including the Olivier Award…
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Family-friendly things to do this Spring in London

London is a fantastic destination for a family during the Spring holidays and for all those mums and dads living in the Capital. With plenty of fun and exciting things to do, the city has something to offer for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, London is the perfect place to create memories with your family this Easter. Here are the…
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