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London Mithraeum - a remarkable hidden temple in the City of London

Sarah

Apr 11, 20223 min read

London Mithraeum - a remarkable hidden temple in the City of London

A visit to one of London's more unusual destinations, the London Mithraeum, and a chance to see and feel Roman worship in the 3rd century.

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Review of 'Anyone Can Whistle' a revival, at Southwark Playhouse

Sarah

Apr 7, 20223 min read

Review of 'Anyone Can Whistle' a revival, at Southwark Playhouse

A review of the Sondheim musical Anyone Can Whistle. now on at the Southwark Playhouse in London. Produced by The Grey Area.

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Review of The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells – Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch

Sarah

Mar 20, 20222 min read

Review of The Kitchen Sink by Tom Wells – Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch

A review of The Kitchen Sink, a play by Tom Wells now on at the 500 seat Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch. Exploring family relationships.

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Alex

Feb 22, 20221 min read

Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show

This remarkable production first visited in 2019 at London’s Southbank centre. And from the 15th of July it will return to the iconic...

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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, and wedding venue review

Sarah

Feb 20, 20225 min read

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, and wedding venue review

A review of a Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club for a small indoor wedding party. The suite, the food, the spa as well as co-ordination.

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A review of 'An Evening Without Kate Bush' at London's Soho Theatre

Sarah

Feb 9, 20223 min read

A review of 'An Evening Without Kate Bush' at London's Soho Theatre

A review of Sarah-Louise Young's performance in 'An Evening Without Kate Bush' at London's Soho Theatre. This is not a tribute act!

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Could it be Magic? At Wilton’s music hall

Alex

Feb 5, 20222 min read

Could it be Magic? At Wilton’s music hall

Why yes, it most certainly could! Could it be Magic? is also funny as hell, and a remarkable piece of one-man writing and performing....

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Van Gogh self-portraits at the Courtauld

Alex

Feb 1, 20222 min read

Van Gogh self-portraits at the Courtauld

It’s an unfortunate understanding that Vincent Van Gogh is perhaps best known for being “That guy who cut his ear off!” Unfortunate...

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Dinner in a fire station - a review of Atul Kochhar's newest restaurant in Westminster; Mathura

Sarah

Jan 30, 20223 min read

Dinner in a fire station - a review of Atul Kochhar's newest restaurant in Westminster; Mathura

A review of the 5 course tasting menu at Atul Kochhar's newest restaurant in a Grade 2 listed fire station in Westminster, London.

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Alex

Jan 3, 20222 min read

IWM London

The immediate New Year after Christmas is usually thought to be a start of a sense of renewal, however it can also be interpreted as a...

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Dick Whittington as A Drag Panto - oh no it isn't, oh yes it is!

Sarah

Dec 8, 20213 min read

Dick Whittington as A Drag Panto - oh no it isn't, oh yes it is!

Tuck Shop brings it's second ever all drag pantomine to London's West End. Staring many favourites from Ru Paul's Drag Race, read our review

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A review of The Child in the Snow at Wilton's Musical Hall

Sarah

Dec 4, 20212 min read

A review of The Child in the Snow at Wilton's Musical Hall

This review gives some of the history of Wilton's Musical hall, the oldest grand music hall in the world. It also reviews the ghost story.

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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - an exhibition at the Royal Bethlem Hospital

Sarah

Dec 3, 20212 min read

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain - an exhibition at the Royal Bethlem Hospital

A new exhibition is opening at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind to coincide with the release of the film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

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Review of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic 2021

Sarah

Nov 25, 20212 min read

Review of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic 2021

A review of the 2021 production of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic starring Stephen Mangan

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Sarah

Nov 14, 20213 min read

A November trip to the Alhambra, Spain

Visiting the Alhambra, Granada in Spain off season. What you need to know for a successful trip to this stunning place.

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Ganapati, great South Indian food in Peckham Rye

Alex

Oct 24, 20213 min read

Ganapati, great South Indian food in Peckham Rye

Us Brits love a curry, so much so in recent times the curry house overtook Fish and Chips as Britain's most numerous genre restaurant....

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Seasonal cooking: Bountiful blackberries - something alcoholic, something savoury, and dessert.

Sarah

Sep 19, 20213 min read

Seasonal cooking: Bountiful blackberries - something alcoholic, something savoury, and dessert.

Some seasonal ideas for foraged blackberries. Blackberry gin, Creme de Mure, Venison steaks with blackberry sauce, and berry filo tartlets

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Alex

Sep 10, 20211 min read

The big Pie and Mash Brunch!

Would you Adam and Eve it? This Sunday the 12th of September and also the 14th of November sees the Electric Ballroom in Camden host an...

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Immersed in the Yayoi Kusama exhibition (plus lunch) at the Tate Modern, and an insight into Rodin.

Sarah

Aug 24, 20213 min read

Immersed in the Yayoi Kusama exhibition (plus lunch) at the Tate Modern, and an insight into Rodin.

A review of a visit to The Tate Modern to see The Making of Rodin and Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms, together with lunch with a view.

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Sarah

Aug 15, 20214 min read

The Isle of Wight is alright!

Looking for a UK break? We explore the Isle of Wight and showcase walks, sightseeing, and fabulous seafood.

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