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Happy New Year London

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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Nomad @Whiteleys: Cinema Pops Up in Bayswater

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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This Week’s Nibbles

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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St Paul’s long shadow over Occupy London

St Paul’s remains occupied and the protest  is a moving, peaceful affair. Surprisingly small the tents are clustered to one side of the Cathedral leaving the entrances and steps fully accessible. Having worked for years in the shadow of St … Continue reading

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Death and The Maiden @ The Harold Pinter Theatre 3*

In 1991 London hosted the world première of Death and The Maiden so twenty years on it’s fitting that this be the inaugural play at the theatre named for its champion, Harold Pinter. Alex Dorfman’s tale of government atrocities against activists explores … Continue reading

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East Pop West: An Art Story 4*

As the Frieze Art Fair arrives in London this moving showcase re-opens as “East Pop Red“.  Catch it while you can: 12-18 Oct.  The Shoreditch/East-end art scene has decamped for a few days to West London. East Pop is a … Continue reading

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This Week’s Nibbles

In honour of London Design Festival I’m all about the art and installations this week. In particular I’m looking forward to the “multi-dimentional”  “This is… Circus” this Wednesday in Kingly St W1 hosted by Jodie Harsh. There is also the … Continue reading

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“Colours of Africa”: It takes an art auction…. 3.5*

An edited version of this review has appeared on MyVillage.com An inspiring and moving art collection sees the Tabernacle’s boutique gallery plastered floor to ceiling with colourful sketches and painting.  These disarming works are unique, refreshing and offer an uncontrived … Continue reading

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London Fashion Week Fun

It’s London Fashion Week! The smoke is awash with ephemeral creatures and inscrutable designers.  Sunglasses are de rigueur and bring on the most challenging sartorial selection imaginable. We kicked LFW off at Somerset House with the British Fashion Council’s preview of the … Continue reading

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This Week’s Nibbles

This week we attended Monica Meehan & Maria Von Baich book launch at the Austrian Consulate.  “Tante Herta’s Viennese Kitchen” is more than a compilation of recipes; it’s a glimpse in to privileged familial life in fin de siècle Europe and, … Continue reading

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