Author Archives: Jennifer Cavanagh

Happy New Year London

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

An edited version of this review has appeared in London24 Here comes 2012, year of the London Olympics, and to help you kick it off in style we’ve compiled a list of the best of what’s on in London for New … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Nibbles

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

Happy almost Xmas!  London is settling in to the holiday season. The mad rush is on but soon we’ll get that peaceful lull that the seasonal exodus brings. If you’re at loose ends catch the last screening at Nomad Pop-up … Continue reading →

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Holly & Ivan’s Christmas Adventure: A Seasonal Play for the Little Ones

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

An edited version of this review has appeared in MyVillage.com The Lyric Hammersmith sums up many of the great things about London. The Lyric is consistently raising its game bringing accessible, inexpensive, talented theatre to the masses in a classy comfortable … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum Delicious

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

An edited version of this review has appeared in MyVillage.com The cheerful Dim Sum Diner opened this month on the Queensway in Bayswater.  Just a hop from Hyde Park this venue offers typical Chinese specialties alongside a smattering of American standbys … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Nibbles

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

As ever there is a lot to nibble on in London.  We checked out The Gate’s latest production Yerma and, with the London Jazz Festival strutting in to town, The Park Lane Intercontinental’s new evening of Gin and Jazz. Nice stylings and top-drawer … Continue reading →

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Nomad @Whiteleys: Cinema Pops Up in Bayswater

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

The independent Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise re-launched its travelling pop-up cinema Nomad in the middle of Bayswater at the beautiful, if underused, Whiteley’s. The pop-up operates 7 days a week until 21 December in what was formerly the book shop … Continue reading →

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Yerma @ The Gate Theatre

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

Natalie Abrahami’s direction of Federico Garcia Lorca’s Yerma is a simplified linear affair providing a riveting if rocky night at the theatre. Spanish for “barren”, Yerma remains the grim tragedy of a deceitful childless marriage and Anthony Weigh’s version brings … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Nibbles

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

As Xmas lights were hung on Portobello and a cold front moved in we found some lovely events to warm and enliven anyone’s spirit. The fabulous launch of Absolutely Notting Hill saw fantastic frocks and a glittering crowd gather at … Continue reading →

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PayneShurvell Gallery: Your Garden is Looking a Mess Could You Please Tidy it up

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

Exploring print media through branding, notably via Phillip Morris’ classic Red Marlboro flip-top box, is a fantastic concept especially as once pervasive cigarette advertising now struggles to brand its own product. The current show at PayneShurvell owes its curious name … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Nibbles…

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Jennifer Cavanagh

Happy Halloween! There is much afoot in London… Increasingly determined protests in the shadow of St Paul’s move into their 3rd week . The new Harold Pinter Theatre launched its inaugural play “Death and the Maiden” with Thandie Newton at the helm … Continue reading →

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