London’s Greatest Greasy Spoons
Come back with me if you will to the days before Pret a Manger, Costa, Eat, way back to the days of Simon’s Basement and real London; days before the real sandwich bars, usually run by charming Italians and serving the best ever bacon sandwiches got slaughtered by the relentless rise of private equity and […]
The Best (mainly fabulous) FREE things to do in London
London doesn’t have to be cripplingly expensive. It is, but it doesn’t have to be. Trust me, I’ve lived here for decades! London offers a load of free world-class experiences (and I don’t mean the crime levels) that don’t cost a bean. Heck, many of our major museums and galleries are free to enter, and […]
Upstairs At Ronnie’s
Been a while. Used to go here a lot. Best place in London for a musically accompanied, unexpected late night liaison – eh Susan? For its upmarket ambitions it was kinda grotty – in a good way. The staff were fun. Surprising really – they put up with a lot. The sight lines were all […]
sketch: London’s most Instagrammable hotspot?
God I hate all those shouty youtube presenters with nothing to say, those interminable podcasts clogging up storage space like a digital fatberg. And then comes along something worth a listen. Ok it won’t be fashionable. It’s a paean to the necessity of old fashioned hard work and honesty in achieving success (oh, and charisma, […]
Womad, Reading & Leeds 2024 Lineups
Get a peek of what’s coming to Womad, Reading & Leeds this year! Thursday 25TH July – Sunday 28th July 2024 WOMAD FESTIVAL WOMAD, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK, SN16 9DG The World’s festival: WOMAD is a haven of musical insights and possibilities, crossing borders and languages to unite thousands in the joy of music […]
London Gallery Weekend 2024
Yeah – I know – the website’ll drive you nuts: a metaphor, no doubt, for the opacity of the art world. But stick with it. It’s the key to a whole lotta art for your peepers for totes free. All round London. And that’s gotta be good, eh Johnny? You bet! This weekend (31 May […]
A-to-Z of Growing Roses
You lovely people enjoyed our article on planting Geraniums so much, here’s one on growing roses. You’re welcome! Looking to brush-up on your rose-growing skills? The experts at Peter Beales Roses have compiled this handy A-Z guide of everything you need to know to create displays that are worthy of a gold medal at the […]
Jason Donovan stars in Rocky Horror Tour
JASON DONOVAN STARS AS FRANK ‘N’ FURTER IN MAJOR ROCKY HORROR SHOW 2024/25 UK TOUR Singing superstar Jason Donovan is set to thrill theatre audiences later this year, as he joins the cast of Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical the Rocky Horror Show, to star as Frank ‘n’ Furter in the 2024/2025 […]
‘Laughing Boy’ Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Outstanding, put simply. Book. Go, see it. Five stars. Or you can read the rest of this, and a few other reviews, linked below. And find it’s sold out. Up to you. Stella Powell-Jones and David Doyle continue to raise the bar, already set high for Jermyn Street Theatre by Tom Littler (late of this […]
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club: May – July 2024
We love the Upstairs Bar at Ronnie’s. Intimate and friendly place. One of our favourite London hangouts. There, we’ve said it. Here’s a peak at what’s on now. See you there! Feel free to use the links and find out what’s on when you’re reading this! Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club May – July 2024 An […]