The London Chamber Orchestra
“With Julian Lloyd Webber on cello, it was an awe-inspiring conclusion to a programme of some of the finest English music ever produced.” Rebecca visits the LCO at Chelsea’s Cadogan Hall…
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Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkeley
Afternoon tea in hotels conjures up images of floral china cups, delicate cake stands and doilies. Well, not any more. The cake is about to meet the catwalk. One could call it a cakewalk…
Vivaldi’s L’Olympiade at Garsington Opera
“The sweeping 2,500 acre estate means the opera can blast forth without causing disturbance to neighbours – apart from the odd fox.” Rebecca visits the glorious Garsington Opera…
Anthony Minghella’s Madam Butterfly
“Since premiering in 2005, this highly acclaimed English National Opera Madam Butterfly production went on to win Anthony Minghella an Olivier Award and remains the only opera ever directed by him…”
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
Opening the British Design Season at the Victoria and Albert Museum and held in the…
Hampton Court Palace Festival
One of the most exciting and anticipated outdoor events of the season, Hampton Court Palace…
Hotel George V, Paris
Having fantasised about the meandering streets of Paris whilst reading French literature, and having fallen asleep listening to Peter Sarstedt singing ‘Where do you go to my lovely?’, I had arrived – and this was really arriving.
Abigail’s Party: Love to Love You Baby
“A play which relies entirely on a strong cast, Jill Halfpenny leads by example as the caricature-like Beverley; an aspirational department store beauty consultant with a passion for the music of Demis Roussos.”
Hats Off to Top Hat
Based on the 1935 RKO film of the same name, this much anticipated ‘World Premiere’…
South Downs and The Browning Version
Recently transferred to the Harold Pinter Theatre, this praised Chichester Festival production double bill combines…
The Asprey Diamond Jubilee Afternoon Tea
“I chuckled to read everything on the menu, from the selection of speciality teas to the sandwiches – described as ‘Uber’ – but I reluctantly concede that if anything is ever Uber then this tea is.”
Deco-dent: Eltham Palace
“It wasn’t warm or cosy, no chintz or frills here! Eltham was a way of life – soon entertaining the Mayfair-set in droves.” Rebecca and her chap venture south to explore the grounds of a Deco domain…