London Unattached Contributors

Fiona Maclean: Founder and Editor

Fiona is a music graduate from the University of Sussex with an MBA from Warwick University Business School.  She began her career in arts administration before transitioning to hospitality marketing, where she managed marketing campaigns for a restaurant group. Years later, after working in financial services, telecoms and for an integrated advertising agency, Fiona ended up back where she began – covering food, the arts and travel for London Unattached.  As an award-winning freelance writer, she has published articles in both print and online media with publications including Metro, &London, Zing Magazine, and Expedia.

 Adrian York:  Commissioning Editor, Culture

Dr Adrian York is a musician, academic, and writer specialising in opera, theatre, and restaurant reviews, as well as writing and broadcasting about popular culture. He studied music under Jonathan Harvey at the University of Sussex and later at the Guildhall School of Music, bringing unparalleled expertise to his craft.  With a day job lecturing in music at the University of Westminster and playing the piano at night at London’s Groucho Club,  Dr York is a prize-winning writer with many articles published in London Unattached, The Independent, The Huffington Post and The Conversation, as well as being a regular interviewee on the BBC.

Madeleine Morrow: Deputy Editor – Travel and Culture

Madeleine is a freelance journalist and writer for print and digital media. She focuses mainly on food and travel, but with a lifelong love of the arts – especially visual arts, theatre and literature – she enjoys writing reviews for London Unattached. Madeleine has lived half her life in South Africa and the other in London, which has widened her experiences of multiple cultures, languages and cuisines. Having grown up when travel was restricted to local holidays, she has spent her adult life fulfilling a desire to see the world. She is a die-hard Francophile, but wherever she is, she is happy. Long-haul destinations on the bucket list include China and Japan.

Lucy Foxell: Theatre, Wellbeing and Travel Writer

Lucy Foxell trained as an actress at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and has spent many years in the professional performing arts. Alongside her acting career, Lucy is a well-rounded cultural critic focusing on theatre, travel, and culinary experiences. She brings her global journeys to life through thoughtful reviews of destinations, restaurants, and performances, blending her love for exploration with a deep appreciation for the arts. Lucy regularly shares her insights on theatre, dining and travel in various publications, offering a unique perspective that connects food, culture, and travel.  She is a talented photographer and runs her own social media platforms in addition to collaborating with London Unattached

Catherine Anderson:  Culture, Food and Travel Writer

Catherine is a writer and editor who studied Theatre Arts during a gap year exchange at Davidson College in North Carolina before going to Edinburgh University to do a degree in modern languages. She’s worked in many areas of the media, but particularly enjoyed a stint running a theatre channel for Virgin Net and setting up a showbiz and entertainment website for Trinity Mirror. She’s also written for and edited magazines about Downton Abbey, BBC Classic Dramas and The X Files. Catherine loves writing about the cultural treasures of London, especially the theatre, as well as the city’s restaurant scene.

Nick Devonald: Travel Writer

As a frequent business traveller, Nick has visited the Nordic countries and Baltic states many times, along with numerous trips to Central Europe, as well as Turkiye and the Middle East more widely. Other work trips have taken him as far afield as Argentina and Mongolia. On his travels, he has been lucky enough to combine work with the pleasure of exploring new countries and enjoys the chance to write about them from time to time. As he knows some countries better than his own, he particularly enjoys exploring landscapes and townscapes in the UK when he gets the chance.

Kay Woolley: Food and Travel Writer

With a background in marketing, Kay lives in Surrey and  Boscastle, North Cornwall, an area she grew up in and loves to visit whenever possible. She has a passion for skiing and the mountains and has spent several seasons working as a ski rep in the Alps. When not in the mountains or the West Country, Kay loves to travel and experience new things.

Jenny McGee: Travel Writer

A lifetime in tourism has offered Jenny great opportunities! She has worked across a broad range of areas, including customer service, destination management, communications, strategic planning, and policy development. She has examined tourism from every angle and remains fascinated by its impact and potential.

Simon Narracott:  Wine and Food Writer

A passionate traveller with a keen interest in exploring diverse cultures, Simon has developed a deep appreciation for fine wine and gourmet dining along the way. His journeys have taken him to some of the world’s most celebrated culinary destinations, where Simon has indulged in exquisite flavours, from Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden local gems. His love for wine has only grown with each experience, and Simon continuously seeks out unique pairings and vintages. Whether at a vineyard in Sussex or a restaurant in Qatar, Simon is always on the lookout for unforgettable dining experiences.

Andrew Lohmann: Opera Critic

Andrew suffers from a debilitating addiction to the arts. Whether it’s via poetry, literature, classical music, ballet or modern art, he will take any path to escape reality (though preferably a beautiful one.) Happiest welded into an armchair in the London Library, watching opera, or imbibing double-figure pints of Guinness in a hellhole pub. Having completed the ENO RESPONSE scheme for young critics, he joined London Unattached to provide us with his unique insight into the world of Opera.  Andrew also writes for Opera Magazine.

Tacita Quinn: Arts Critic

Tacita is a freelance journalist based in London, writing features, reviews, and articles predominantly on arts and culture. She has been writing for London-Unattached since taking part in the ENO RESPONSE programme for young critics.  Tacita also writes for CNN, City A.M. and more.

Teresa Guerreiro: Dance Critic

Teresa Guerreiro is a Portuguese journalist who moved to London after completing her MA in English at the University of Lisbon and has been living in the city for most of her life. During her career as a broadcast journalist with the BBC World Service radio, she won two international journalism awards, but her lifelong passion has been dance, particularly ballet. Since leaving the BBC, she has become increasingly involved with dance, both through her own website and as Dance Editor of the now-defunct online magazine Culture Whisper. She’s also written for Dancing Times and was commissioned to write an article for a Royal Ballet performance programme.