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London’s best off-West end theatres – PART II
Jack Studio Theatre This respected South-East London venue provides a diverse selection of theatre ranging from the classics to interesting new writing. Before Christmas their three-hander adaptation of the Hugh Janes’s The Haunting, adapted from the ghost stories of Charles Dickens, was a sell-out hit with the Christmas audiences. I…
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London’s best off-West end theatres – PART I
The Royal Court Theatre Based in Sloane Square this is Britain’s leading national company and is dedicated to new work by innovative writers from the UK and around the world. I recently watched Martin McDonagh’s brilliant black comedy Hangmen here before its West End transfer. Having at least 12 plays…
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New Restaurant Opening: Dickie Fitz
About a 10 minute walk from Great Portland Street Station is the new Australasian restaurant, Dickie Fitz. Being an Aussie in London, I was excited to attend the launch part of a restaurant which promises to bring the ‘Down Under to Fitzrovia’. The venue for Dickie Fitz is gorgeous, two…
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Whisky Tide at The Oyster Shed
As a naïve but enthusiastic drinker of whisky I was excited to sample the range of whiskies at Whisky Tide. Hosted in partnership between Young’s Pubs and Geronimo Inns this event was in the cosy upstairs room at The Oyster Shed. The night started with a delicious Highball starter, which…
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YolanDa Brown – Reggae Love Songs Tour
On a chilly valentine’s evening, whilst most people were exchanging romantic glances over candlelit dinners, I found myself in a packed West London jazz club. Usually hesitant about instrumental-lead gigs, I was pleasantly surprised by the outstanding saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. A refreshing repertoire of nostalgic reggae and jazz love songs,…
