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Hamlet at The Park Theatre
We all know the gist of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: a story of loss, grief, love, lust and ambition. A dangerous mix, especially when absorbed into sibling relationships wrapped in betrayal, revenge and repentance. But at the heart of all its reaching, universal layers is a story of family. A exploration into the basic mental and emotional balances each of us require. This production of Hamlet certainly doesn’t disappoint my thoughts on the classic. Benet Brandreth plays the titular role of the Prince of Denmark; with Benet’s real-life father, Gyles Brandreth, portraying the ghost of Hamlet’s father and Claudius, Hamlet’s wicked uncle.…
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Legendary Divas Live Review
A standing ovation moving seamlessly into ecstatic dancing and repeated demands for an encore is a very good sign so let’s start there. This show replicates the showbiz extravaganzas and showcases of the past by staging a reunion of the 20th century’s greatest Divas. Booth plays five characters- himself, Barbara Streisand, Judie Garland, Bette Midler, and Cher. Starting with a poignant monologue on the life of the drag artist, we rapidly move to the body of the show. This may be because I am less familiar with her work, but of the four divas Barbara was the one that hooked…
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London’s Marriott Hotels help you Master Sleep & Tidying
Always on the lookout for ways to improve their guests experience, both while traveling and at home. Marriott Hotels are bringing you the opportunity to hear from some of the experts in their field as part of the Transform with Marriott series. These latest sessions focus on the power of sleep and of decluttering to improve your productivity and maximise your potential. The first session: The Art of Tidying, takes place on 7th September at the London Marriott County Hall. This will feature the KonMari method of surrounding yourself with items that bring you joy, from UK based consultant Aline…
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Meet the Maker at the Stoke House
The Stoke House, in Victoria bills itself as modern carvery, with a focus on high quality, seasonal British produce. To celebrate the produce that enables them to create delicious food, this September they will be hosting their “Supplier Series”, where you can meet the makers to get a real feel for what makes their produce so special, before its reaches the Stoke House tables. The Stoke House’s Head Chef, Pete Denhart, champions his suppliers and what it allows him to create in the kitchen. It certainly works, as part of the supplier series you’ll be able to see how these…
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Top Chefs Battle It Out for Action Against Hunger
On 6th September, foodie hub Flat Iron Square will rake in the best of kitchen talent for a surf & turf fundraising cook-off. Throughout the evening, ten top chefs will create a range of meat and fish plates in the hope of reigning supreme in the ultimate battle of the bite. Visitors will be able to enjoy exclusive dishes from some of London’s most acclaimed chefs in the relaxed urban setting of Flat Iron Square, comprised of seven repurposed railway arches and surrounding open spaces. Some of the chefs taking part include: Tom Simmons, Dale Osborne and Joe Howley. The…
