Berliners, Sabine ‘Bee’ Koch writes, were very much looking forward to this year’s Berlinale 2025. After five years the not-so-dynamic duo of Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian who, in my opinion, never connected with the festival, the city, and foremost its people, have handed over the reins to London Film Festival alumni Tricia Tuttle. While the […]
Film: “Time Travel is Dangerous” British Star-studded Sci-fi Mockumentary
March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Best friends Ruth Syratt and Megan Stevenson run the vintage shop ChaChaCha in Muswell Hill, north London bringing a real-life documentary element to this sci-fi mockumentary. Stumbling across a time machine by the local bins, it occurs to them that stock could be much cheaper if they ‘borrow’ from the past (well, it’s free actually). […]
Theatre Channel to Broadcast Live Red Carpet & Winner’s Room shows at the Offie Awards 2025
March 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Theatre Channel, the new streaming hub for theatre, is set to revolutionise access to Off West End and Fringe Theatre with an exciting new partnership with the Offies. As a proud sponsor and official media partner, Theatre Channel will bring audiences unprecedented behind-the-scenes access with two live-streamed programmes, making this year’s Offies more accessible than ever. For the first […]
The Hunger Games on Stage at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre
February 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Raising the curtain on a new era of entertainment with Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre. The 1,200-capacity venue is scheduled to open in Autumn 2025, launching with the first-ever live stage adaption of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book The Hunger Games and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film. Complementing the theatre will be two stylish bars, a 100-cover restaurant, […]
Review: London Art Galleries and Exhibitions
February 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
What caught Sabine Koch’s eye in London’s art galleries and museums… Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily letizia-battaglia-life-love-and-death-sicily The Photographer’s Gallery is always worth a visit, but this exhibition blew my mind. It shows the work of the late, great photographer Letizia Battaglia, who chronicled the effect the Mafia had on Sicily. […]
London Theatre: Love, Lust and Libations at Plied and Prejudice
February 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
A fun night out of madness and mayhem is promised from Plied and Prejudice – a parody of Jane Austen’s classic novel. Telling the tale of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, Plied and Prejudice invites you to Pemberley for a boozy ball. Part performance and party, this immersive show delivers audience participation with dance lessons, […]
Top Shows To See: London Theatre Reviews by Sabine Koch
January 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
