Television – it’s the glue that holds society together. How many Monday moments have you had at the virtual watercooler with colleagues, bonding over a shared disgust of the latest torrid soap story line, or weeping with laughter at Sir Alan’s latest put down? Too close to the likes of…
All of my knowledge of ice sculpting comes from Edward Scissorhands. Who hasn’t been mesmerised by the scene where Edward whittles an ice angel out of a cold block, with his bare (scissor) hands, in an effort to win Winona’s heart? If you were as mesmerised as I was, well,…
Christmas has been and gone, and whilst for some it’s the food and the gifts that will be sorely missed, for me, it’s the movies. Whether they’re good or bad, Christmas-themed tearjerkers or action-packed frightfests, to me Christmas is all about the movie magic. If you’re suffering withdrawal symptoms (like…
If you don’t like Christmas shopping (and really, who does? Too many people, too much tat and not enough mulled wine to numb the pain) then you’re in for a treat this December. Eschew the usual department stores and swap Oxford Street for Hearn Street where you’ll find Factory 7,…
London’s foodie revolution shows no signs of slowing down: 2012 has seen an influx of fried chicken joints, Peruvian ceviche, and every other week seems to see another ode to Americana in the form of burger bars and steak places. In celebration of this renaissance comes FEAST, which returns for…
For many, a Friday night spent at the theatre isn’t the first choice. Or second, or third. At one end of the spectrum, it’s seen as elitist and expensive – something for only the upper echelons of polite society. At the other, its remit belongs to the realm of cheesy…