As per usual I tried to squeeze in as much theatre as I could during my stay in London and these are my top choices, writes Sabine Koch… Titanique An incredible experience. The musical is daft in the best way, mapping the story of the hit movie filtered through Celine Dion’s songs and a back […]
Cozy, Arty and Historical London: Where to Eat and Drink?
January 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This city always has a lot to offer and sometimes I, as a foreigner, have a different approach and can appreciate things that Londoner’s themselves might take for granted or don’t see anymore. So here I made a list of top 3 things (in no particular order) I enjoyed during my visit to London, writes […]
Leigh Bowery!
December 21, 2024 by
This Spring, Tate Modern will celebrate the provocative and boundary-pushing career of Leigh Bowery – one of the most fearless and original artists of the 20th century. In his short but extraordinary life, Bowery (1961-1994) forged a truly unique path. Known variously as an artist, performer, club kid, model, TV personality, fashion designer and musician, […]
Theatre Review: The Tempest with Sigourney Weaver at Drury Lane London
December 20, 2024 by
This ‘switch and bait’ production might make its money and that can’t be bad for theatre right? It’s getting bums on beautifully upholstered seats. You might enjoy this if you are a tourist – sort of we went to London and got this lousy T-shirt with Sigourney Weaver‘s face on it. More especially if you […]
Film: The Damned – a Chilling Icelandic Thriller
December 17, 2024 by
Vertical has announced that Thordur Palsson’s ominous and chilling thriller The Damned will be released in UK and Irish cinemas from 10th January 2025. Facing an impossible choice when a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing outpost during the middle of an especially cruel winter and with provisions running low, Eva and her close-knit community must […]
New London Literary Event “The Conversation” at St Martin in the Fields
December 11, 2024 by
The Conversation is a series of weekly conversations exploring the biggest topics of the day from global conflict to the climate crisis with Britain’s leading thinkers, scientists, philosophers, historians, war correspondents and writers. Running from 14th January to 22nd April 2025, The Conversation features talks with bestselling writers including Hanif Kureishi, Ahdaf Soueif, Paul Lynch […]
Top 5 Tips to Protect Your Eyes this Winter
December 9, 2024 by
With winter here and as the nights draw painfully in, Dr. Masara Laginaf, a consultant ophthalmic surgeon, shares vital tips to protect your eyes. With the combination of cold temperatures, indoor heating, and decreased daylight, caring for your eyes is crucial. Dr Masara Laginaf, consultant ophthalmic surgeon at OCL Vision warns ignoring eye care can have a […]
Book Review: The New French Kitchen: Modern Takes on Favourite Classic Dishes
November 26, 2024 by
French food blogger Géraldine Leverd has made it her mission to teach others how to make home cooked meals using French cooking methods. In The New French Kitchen, Géraldine demystifies French cooking with delectable yet easy-to-make recipes that have a little twist, or as they say, je ne sais quoi. So say au revoir to […]
Dance Review: Staatsballett Berlin
November 18, 2024 by
Berlin is a very lucky city for its vast, colourful and accessible cultural landscape. One pillar of this is the Staatsballett Berlin. New artistic director Christian Spuck started the season 2023/2024 with his work, the fabulous BOVARY, based on Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. With his prima ballerina Weronika Frodyma as his muse and collaborateur […]
The UK’s Favourite Flavours
November 15, 2024 by
A new study reveals that cheddar cheese is the nation’s favourite flavour, beating curry, bacon and chocolate – even 81 percent say that an adventurous palate is a big attraction in a partner. Researchers polled Brits, asking them to vote for the tastes which bring them the most pleasure, with the sharp tang of a […]
