Stones in His Pockets
Marie Jones’s 1996 two-man hit tragicomedy Stones in His Pockets is, for many theatre-goers, a…
Yearly Archives: 2019
Home From Home: Cheval Knightsbridge
I felt a pang of nostalgia as I tottered down Sloane Street. This exclusive slither…
Sri Lanka in Style: Residence, Colombo
Colombo is hot and busy. If you’re there, it’s likely you’re on your way in…
The Merry Widow at the ENO Coliseum
The Merry Widowis set in Paris but it’s an operetta that’s as Viennese as sachertorte…
Eight in Bath
Eight in Bath takes the concept of a boutique hotel to miniature town-house perfection; eight…
The Magic Number: Mirihi Island, Maldives
Above me, the black sky is ablaze with stars, and at my feet, the ocean…
The Wild One: Glenmorangie’s 10th Private Edition
Once more into the breach with the Lennon and McCartney of highland whisky, Dr. Bill…
Frankenstein at The Royal Opera House
In 2016 Liam Scarlett’s Frankenstein opened to dismal reviews. I didn’t see it at the time…
A Literary Break at Summer Lodge
Take inspiration this World Book Day and embark on a literary-themed adventure in rural England.…
Spa of the Month: Grayshott
OK, so what is a spa for? Having written this column for a few years…
Bless this House: BLESS Hotel, Madrid
Last month, Madrid saw a brand-new opening in the form of BLESS – a stylish,…
Victors, Oxford
Say what you like about climate change and global warming, but it does have one…