Heaton, Butler and Bayne – a Glass act!

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There’s so much at stake in the restaurant industry these days – from money, to reputation, to loyal customers, and then there’s ego. Heading to a restaurant that headlines with three prominent names one might expect these to be the chef, owners, artistic directors or culinary visionaries. But no, I later (and thankfully) find out. […]

The Dead Man and Being Happy

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What would you do if you had terminal cancer, with only a short time left? That’s the subject of The Dead Man and Being Happy, showcased at the Argentine Film Festival. Directed by Javier Rebollo, it stars José Sacristán and Roxana Blanco. The film explores the notions of death, and through it, life, with an […]

Quasimodo Review at the King’s Head Theatre

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The King’s Head Theatre, in Angel, is showing Lionel Bart’s adaption of Quasimodo, directed by Robert Chevara. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, this version presents the first ever staging of Bart’s melodies and lyrics. My current knowledge of Quasimodo derived from the Disney film many years ago, so I went […]

Frantic move or gentle transfer?

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Following the transfer from The National Theatre to the West End, I talk to Artistic Director Scott Graham about his company, Frantic Assembly, and his role as movement director on the hugely successful ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ – What was the original inspiration for Frantic? Seeing a piece of theatre […]

London’s Tower Bridge

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Whether you’re a Londoner or tourist, a visit to the Tower Bridge Exhibition is essential. The suspension bridge has become an iconic symbol of London and it’s exhibition gives visitors the unique opportunity to explore and experience the most famous bridge in the world. The incredible Victorian Engine rooms and stunning views take you back […]

South London kebab shop higher than The Ritz on Tripadvisor

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Meze Mangal Restaurant – a South London kebab shop – has been ranked higher on Tripadvisor than London’s most famous five-star hotel, The Ritz. The shop has been ranked seventh out of 1000 London restaurants behind  restaurants such as Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Brett Graham’s The Ledbury, and Michel Roux’s La Gavroche. […]

Blitz, Brick Lane

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If you’re looking for a stylishly oversized denim jacket, cool cap or indie dress you can find everything and anything at Brick Lane’s ‘Blitz’. Whether you want to eat, shop or drink (coffee that is) get yourself down to Blitz. The building used to be a 9,000 sq ft former furniture factory in East London. […]

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