They say that crossroads are places filled with mysterious significance that involve fate and decision. Football teams, pop groups and superhero franchises all reach a point where they adapt or die and London is a place where careers and creativity can be tested to the limit. Actors, musicians and sportspeople may come and go but […]
Dealing with the past can be a strange undertaking, especially when that past has been shared and interpreted to the point of cliché. Fifties Britain meant different things to different people. To some it was a time of recovery and upward-mobility, to others it was a grim slog through prejudices and pressure to conform. Humour […]
Remembering great artistes can sometimes be a tricky balance as too much reverence can easily turn into pastiche. It’s better to imagine how a great singer would have handled new material and old standards which is why Lioness is such an effective tribute to Amy Winehouse. Dolly Parton, however, is fully in charge of her […]
Leaving a legacy can be a hit and miss affair because the years are bound to have their say. Bands that reform and restaurants that relocate and reinvent invariably have to let their public judge – even after they’ve gone. London is a place where such boldness can reap handsome rewards.
In London, if you were interested in oddball eating experiences, you could always count on powerful women. Queen Anne made everyone in her court eat pineapples, while famous ballerinas through the years have had strange desserts named after them. Punk poet, Patti Smith would probably throw the whole lot in the chef’s face before performing […]
December’s crowded social calendar gives plenty of opportunities for young talent to break through and this applies in both the arts and other spheres of entertainment. Youth choirs, ballet dancers and emerging football talent all get their chance to shine at Christmas because of the sheer number of events happening in the Capital. So, if […]
Perfection can be as much about the how as about the what and London offers plenty of both. Top restaurants in the Capital provide an experience that seems effortless and plenty of art exhibitions highlight work of staggering intricacy. First place, however goes to an energy source lying just a mere 93 million miles away […]
An amalgamation of period charm and cultural confidence make London the perfect place for a bit of retro glamour. Imbibing an old school cocktail or two before crossing the cobblestone street in order to see one of the West End’s finely judged productions is a particular joy. That this pleasure needs to experienced more than […]
With the summer temperatures climbing, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to look for some indoor entertainment in London this month. The coolness of venues like the National Portrait Gallery or the Roundhouse can be seen as a good counterbalance to the fierce August heat, especially if you have kids in tow. Michael Jackson: On […]
As London enter the summer months, music is definitely in the air, evidenced by an unprecedented amount of festivals, both big and small. Glastonbury is having the year off so the Capital’s pop, rock and hip-hop tribes have stayed home to party, which is excellent as there are more than enough good vibes to go […]
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