The recent excavation of the Waterloo tunnels has caused a stirring in the alternative arts scene. So for a three-week period, the maddest hatters and the creepiest ideas generators are moving down under and bringing the Leake Street underground to life with The Vault Festival – a mass celebration made up…
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True Stories Told Live is a simple concept; a group of strangers gather in a pub and share a true story from their life. So far, so normal. In fact, you might think this sounds like any other night out. But there’s a difference. First of all, there is a strict 10…
In the last few years, the number of places you can go to watch a film has increased beyond the drab concrete walls of a multiplex. Now, you can catch a flick in the friendly atmosphere of the local pub, the luxury of a five-star hotel or the gothic surroundings…
To celebrate the season of eating, drinking and being merry, The Book Club held their “Bad Jumper Jingle Bell Rock” on December 9th. Shoreditch hipsters were invited to don their most cringeworthy jumpers and get ready to rock around the Christmas tree. Well, dodgy jumpers were aplenty, while reindeer, snowmen, santas and…
Love or hate it, it’s hard to deny the impact that the tube and train network has on Londoners. And with a history that spans over 160 years, it’s no surprise that the city has its share of stations that have closed over the decades. The stories behind these derelict…
Having a sword duel with a stranger, getting a tattoo and dancing a jig to a French gypsy band are just some of the things you can expect from Shore Leave – a quirky, sailor-themed night out for “drown hearts and lost lovers”. The swords might be plastic and the…