Southbank Sizzles: Forever Crazy
“The diamante curtain sweeps aside to open with all dazzlingly beautiful members of the 10 girl dance troupe performing the number God Save Our Bareskins.” Le Crazy Horse Paris trots into London…
Author Rebecca Lipkin
Sandi Toksvig’s Bully Boy
“The rawness of her writing, when performed by two such gifted actors, has a profoundness and power worthy of attention.” Sandi Toksvig’s Bully Boy at the St James Theatre…
The Grandfathers of Victorian Art
This autumn sees an unprecedented assembly of works by the Pre-Raphaelites, launching at Tate Britain before touring worldwide, offering a rare chance to view over 180 pieces, including textiles, stained glass and furniture.
The Cadogan Hotel, London
“Celebrating its 125th birthday this year, The Cadogan Hotel is famous for having hosted two Victorian stage legends; the flamboyant playwright Oscar Wilde and music hall singer and stage actress Lillie Langtry…”
Fauré’s Requiem at St Martin-in-the-Fields
“We had a direct view of the English Chamber Choir and orchestra; the Belmont Ensemble of London, conscientiously tuning their instruments and awaiting the conductor’s signal to begin…”
Magnificent Mozart: The Magic Flute
“Long considered a masterpiece in the ENO repertoire, the opening night of the final ever revival of Nicholas Hytner’s well-loved production of The Magic Flute was seen as many as like parting from a good friend.”
The Judas Kiss
‘The everyday world is shrouded. We see it dimly. Only when we love do we see the true person. The truth of a person is only visible through love. Love is not the illusion. Life is.’
Lucknam Park, Cotswolds
“Lucknam Park is located just 6 miles from the beautiful city of Bath, nestled in the depths of the Wiltshire countryside and set in 500 acres of stunning parkland and landscaped gardens.”
Sue Me: Guys and Dolls
Any audience would have understandably high expectations of a concert version of the hit Broadway…
An Emotional Roller-Coaster: Carousel
”If it weren’t so enjoyable, one might be tempted to call it opera” – so said theatre critic Brooks Atkinson re-assessing Carousel some years after its first premiere.
The Falmouth Bay Seafood Cafe
“The 143 reviews on Trip Advisor turned out to be spot on – praising Valerie Thomson for her outstanding preparation of the finest seafood, partnered with her daughter Vicky’s warm and welcoming front of house.”
The Lugger, Cornwall
Portloe, so I read in the Lugger’s brochure, was described by Sir John Betjeman as ”one of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages.”