Charlie Parker’s Yardbird at the Hackney Empire
I went across to the Hackney Empire last Sunday to see Charlie Parker’s Yardbird: A jazz-infused bebopera about deferred dreams and redemption, with music by Daniel Schnyder…
Restaurant: Bibendum, London
I’ve had a great Bank Holiday weekend, including a rather fabulous leisurely Sunday lunch at Bibendum, the restaurant on the first floor of the Michelin Building,…
PIP: Form Filling In …
If the Government Tax-man is able to get his meta-physical ass on line, why in hells can’t the DWP do the same? The DWP – Department…
Tree Of Codes at Sadler’s Wells
Last week, I saw Tree Of Codes at the Sadler’s Wells, a ballet choreographed by Wayne McGregor, lighting by Olfur Eliasson and music by Jamie xx.…
Ugly Lies The Bone at the National Theatre
‘Beauty is but skin deep, ugly lies the bone; beauty dies and fades away, but ugly holds its own.’ Lindsey Ferrentino, playwright, from Ugly To The…
Royal Academy Exhibition: America After The Fall
I’ve been across to The Royal Academy twice in the last few weeks to see: Revolution: Russian Art, 1917-1932, on until 17 April 2017, and, America…
La Dame De Pic, Ten Trinity Square
Hands up, I confess, me and D are huge fans of the Four Seasons hotels. We’ve stayed in quite a few, like their oh-so-comfy-luxe vibe and…
Lilian Baylis Studio, London
Amongst the less well known dance venues in London, adjacent to the main Sadler’s Wells Theatre, is a smaller studio space, Lilian Baylis Studio, see image above,…
Stiletto Wheels 