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Arts & Culture Spring Loaded – James Cousins + Robert Clark + James Wilton at the Place, June 5th – Set to be an amazing night of performance, this triple-billed show from three of the most innovative contemporary dance artists will examine powerful human themes of fear, fate and love. …
Community spirit can sometimes be slightly lacking in London. In a big city, it can be hard to get to know your neighbours – but it’s good to give back and being able to do it in a way that combines exploring London and raising money is a beautiful combination.…
It’s been less than a month since the infamous Cottons moved East to bring Shoreditchians a taste of the Caribbean – and so far, it’s been a fantastic addition to the Boxpark. With a rum bar and DJ booth for the evening crowd, daytimes also offer plenty in the way of…
Following his productions of The Crucible and Lord of the Flies, Artistic directors Timothy Sheader gives the seminal story by Harper Lee, an airing (ahem), in the open-air theatre at Regents Park. If the storyline of this 1960s deep-south book is a mystery then, firstly, where on earth have you…
Named after the Jamaican beach town, Negril on Brixton Hill has earned a rep for being one of those rare Caribbean restaurants in the capital that manage to offer both quality food and friendly service with a real down-to-earth vibe. So a couple of pals and I headed there last night,…
The press release for Haroon Mirza’s show at Lisson Gallery leaves a lot to the imagination. Six simple bullet points give a very basic description of the works he has installed in the space. Point one: ‘a turntable piece’. Further down: ‘some light works’. Although Mirza’s installations’ have an unembellished,…