Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Review
Judith Schrut reviews Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, currently on its 65th Anniversary Tour, at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London and 12 venues across the UK, through 28 October. Alvin Ailey…
The Most Unique Christmas Destination, 2023
The holidays are almost here. As a culture, we have learned a lot in the past few years. We have learned, we never know what tomorrow holds. Most of us…
A Mirror Review : Almeida Theatre
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews A Mirror by Sam Holcroft at the Almeida Theatre. I must admit to having something of a pathological aversion to weddings. So, when I am invited…
Young V&A Bethnal Green Review
The UK’s new, free museum for children, families and the young at heart has opened in London’s East End. Judith Schrut has a first look at the Young V&A. You…
Inhabit Hotel on Southwick Street for a Mindful Break
So many of London’s hotels tend to be big, showy, and audacious, with an extra helping of elitism added on for good measure, but where do you rest your head…
Drinking Cocktails in London with 40 Elephants
Mark Bibby Jackson tries out cocktails in London at the 40 Elephants, in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel Westminster, one of the best cocktail bars in London. In my early…
From The Lord to Lords: The Wesley Camden Town
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into The Wesley Camden Town hotel and discovers it to be a most welcome addition to the capital’s hospitality scene. When The Wesley Camden Town opened…
Hartwell House: Fit for a King
Neil Hennessy-Vass visits Hartwell House Hotel and Spa in Buckinghamshire, near London, which was the home for former kings. With a history of over 1,000 years and plenty of notable…
Indo + Caribbean: The Creation of a Culture
Robert Spellman reviews the new display, Indo + Caribbean: The Creation of a Culture at the Museum of London Docklands as well as its June Street Party. To coincide with…
Bach to Bollywood : The BBC Proms 2023
Judith Schrut previews this summer’s BBC Proms, eight weeks of joyous musical feasting at the Royal Albert Hall and around the UK. For classical music lovers it doesn’t get much…
A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Globe Theatre
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews a challenging performance of A Midsummer’s Night Dream at the Globe Theatre which manages to stay true to its roots. Of all Shakespeare’s plays, A Midsummer…
A Night at the Troubadour London
Neil Hennessy-Vass finds his meal upstaged by the amazing jazz at the Troubadour London. The Troubadour is quite simply an institution that means a lot to people of a certain…
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead at the Barbican Theatre part of its UK and Europe tour. Somehow I have never seen a…
An Olympic Stay at the Hyatt Regency London Stratford
Mark Bibby Jackson takes a walk down memory lane when he stays at the Hyatt Regency London Stratford. Every time I visit Stratford, I think of my grandparents. They were…
DUKES London Hotel Review
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at DUKES London Hotel in St James and has a brush with 007 while enjoying a vegan afternoon tea. One of the great features of staying…
Alice Neel: Hot Off The Griddle REVIEW
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Alice Neel: Hot Off the Griddle at The Barbican Arts Gallery and is spellbound by the most powerful exhibition he has seen for ages. There is something…
The Other House in Swinging South Kensington
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise check in at The Other House South Kensington to discover a new way to stay in Town. Back in the 1960s, it wasn’t just Carnaby…
Best Chinese Restaurants in London
With Chinese New Year fast approaching, we select our sample of the best Chinese restaurants in London to see in the Year of the Rabbit, as well as one just…
Murderous Things To Do in Essex
Thinking of things to do in Essex this weekend? Mark Bibby Jackson takes the short trip to Essex to land in a bit of a pickle as he is charged…
3 Reasons Wooden Buildings are Becoming Popular in London Gardens
Garden buildings are a smart investment in any home. Due to the vast array of designs, sizes, and features available, more people are turning to the wood structures to create…
The Wesley: Camden’s Newest Boutique Hotel
When the newest boutique hotel in London debuted on Friday, December 30, it was housed in a distinctively restored Camden chapel. The Wesley is a brand-new addition to the expanding…
Room2 Chiswick : Net Zero Hometel
Mark Bibby Jackson chats with Melisa Gooding, Sustainability Specialist, Lamington Group that owns the net zero room2 Chiswick hometel in London. Can you briefly explain how the room2 brand came…
Executions: Museum of London Docklands
Robert Spellman reviews Executions, an exhibition looking at public executions held at the Museum of Docklands London. Hanging. Burning. Beheading. Drawing, hanging and quartering. During London’s 700-year history of public…
K-Music Festival 2022
Down at the V&A at the moment is an unmissable exhibition called ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’, which showcases the vibrant world of South Korean popular culture. Also running is London’s…
