Archive for August, 2008
Do Big Cats Roam the Outskirts of London?
During mid-August 2008 a Thamesmead man had three sightings of a large, dark-coloured cat during the early hours as he peered out from his window. On each occasion, the animal he saw appeared bigger than a Labrador, but was of feline gait, and after a few minutes slinked out of sight. Surprisingly, these kinds of [...]
Le Maison du Chocolat - Expensive Taste
My choice of chocolate is about as sophisticated as my taste in wine. Give me a bottle of 1974 Chateau L’Espensive Blanc and a Tesco no frills home brand in a brown paper bag and I doubt I’d be able to tell the difference. In fact, if I’m paying I’d probably choose the cheaper option, [...]
London: Rip-off Capital?
When German economist Marc Hartwich labelled London a ‘rip-off capital’ last week in The Observer, he had a point. London is expensive, Oxford Street is unruly and the weather’s about as bright as Victoria Beckham’s singing career. But while moaning about the transport system is a favourite past time for Londoners, most would agree that [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2008
We’re still recovering from a crazy carnival, so while we’re in no fit state to put the weekend’s events into words right now, here are some pics from the madness that was Notting Hill Carnival 2008…
West Side Story: New York Comes to London
With a thundering applause, the curtain falls on what can only be described as magnificent. The 50th anniversary production of the world famous West Side Story provides a vibrant, colourful and passionate rendition of one of the frequently acclaimed “best loved musicals of all time.”
Staying Forever 27 at Proud Gallery Camden
What do Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all have in common? Okay they all have the letters ‘I’ and ‘N’ in their names. Yes, they’re all iconic rock legends. And, they all took pleasure in copious chemical substances, which tragically lead to their untimely deaths, of which circumstances were [...]
Erect! Plenty of Gags at the Hen & Chickens
Important thing number one you should know about this play: do not type ‘erect’ into Google when trying to find out the relevant performance details. Important thing number two: it’s worth going to see.
A Serving of Rice ‘n’ Peas Please!
Rice ‘n’ peas: As bland as this may sound to some, the particular dish in question is fiery and intense, served on a plate of honesty and sprinkled with a dash of hard-hitting sincerity.
Local independent film company riceNpeas, based in Notting Hill, was born out of the desire for real, unbiased documentary-making and, in the [...]
Splash-Mob Waterslide on Primrose Hill
The watersliding masses descended on Primrose Hill on Saturday afternoon for ‘Splash-Mob’. The Lost & Found funsters brought along a 25 metre plastic sheet and covered it in water and (environmentally friendly) washing up liquid, so a hundred or so aquatic-fancy-dressed party-goers could slide until their hearts were content. This was of course followed by a [...]
Chills & Thrills London: Jack the Ripper Tour
What is it with London tourists and their matching outfits? Do they normally dress like oversized siblings? Or is the colour-coordinated anorak/rucksack/wrap-around-sunglasses look a fashion statement reserved purely to pose in front of red telephone boxes and meander down Oxford Street with the urgency of a doped-up snail?
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