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Nov 21, 2020
1 min

The Royal Academy Winter Exhibition 2020

Instead of a Summer Exhibition the Royal Academy has put on a winter exhibition. It re-opens 3rd December, see what you can expect to view.

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The Great Gatsby - Immersive theatre done COVID-19 style; with update

Sarah

Oct 31, 2020
5 min

The Great Gatsby - Immersive theatre done COVID-19 style; with update

How to do immersive theatre in the time of COVID-19. This show is better than ever.

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Grenfell artist Khadija Saye at the beginning of a new public art project

Sarah

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

Grenfell artist Khadija Saye at the beginning of a new public art project

Celebrating BAME artists in Notting Hill in remembrance of the Grenfell fire. An new exhibition running from July to October.

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Missing the Arts? There's no need - here are some suggestions to keep you entertained

Sarah

Apr 2, 2020
4 min

Missing the Arts? There's no need - here are some suggestions to keep you entertained

A round up of art, theatre, music brought to your sitting room.

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All that Jazz in Kennington - a review of Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club

Sarah

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

All that Jazz in Kennington - a review of Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club

Where to go for jazz and cabaret in South London; the Toulouse Lautrec has the answer with a different act every night.

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Getting into the spirit of the Roaring 20s at The Great Gatsby's famous party

Sarah

Feb 9, 2020
3 min

Getting into the spirit of the Roaring 20s at The Great Gatsby's famous party

A review of the Great Gatsby immersive theatre experience in London.

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Preview of Lloyd Cole at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon

Sarah

Jan 19, 2020
3 min

Preview of Lloyd Cole at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon

Lloyd Cole is back with a new album and is performing it for 1 night only on 23rd April 2020 at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon.

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Cars: Accelerating the future at the V&A

Alex

Jan 6, 2020
3 min

Cars: Accelerating the future at the V&A

The post Christmas period is sometimes slightly empty in cultural or entertainment fare, or it can feel that way perhaps? The lead up to ...

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London stage shows guaranteed to give you that warm Christmassy feeling

Sarah

Dec 15, 2019
5 min

London stage shows guaranteed to give you that warm Christmassy feeling

Our recommendations for feel good shows in London to see this Christmas.

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Sarah

Dec 7, 2019
3 min

Immerse yourself in A Christmas Carol

We took part in an immersive theatrical experience of Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Find out if we managed to regain the spirit of Christmas

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High Fidelity the Musical - A review of the Turbine Theatre production

Sarah

Nov 5, 2019
2 min

High Fidelity the Musical - A review of the Turbine Theatre production

I read Nick Hornby's novel about Rob, the Holloway record shop owner many years ago. His constant re-cataloging of his personal record c...

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Sarah

Nov 4, 2019
2 min

London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2019

The first Sunday of November every year sees the London to Brighton veteran car run take place. It's always seemed a little perverse to...

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Neverworld; the smaller festival that you really should go to!

Alex

Oct 19, 2019
4 min

Neverworld; the smaller festival that you really should go to!

Neverworld is a small festival, just 5000 maximum capacity, and one of our favourites. It started as Lee Denny’s idea to hold a mini fest...

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Sarah

Oct 12, 2019
3 min

How to be amused in Victoria

What's on at the theatre Queen Victoria is oft quoted as saying, "We are not amused". Until recently the part of London named after her...

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Sarah

Oct 12, 2019
2 min

Two Ladies at the Bridge Theatre

A review of the Play - not about me and my friend! As much as a well-loved theatrical classic is a joy to experience at the theatre, ther...

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Exit through the Gift shop! Banksy's surprise arrival in Croydon.

Alex

Oct 6, 2019
2 min

Exit through the Gift shop! Banksy's surprise arrival in Croydon.

The world renowned guerrilla artist Banksy has never done much in the way of announcing his next work or public piece, preferring to jus...

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