Where to go, what to eat, and what to buy Madeira has always had good weather, but it is having its time in the sun. Trending and trendy as a holiday destination, it draws a diverse range of visitors from young people and couples seeking adventure to families and retirees, all enjoying the island’s dramatic […]
The Last Ship – Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The Musical by Sting For his myriad of fans, a musical starring Sting is the must-see theatrical event of the season. Those fortunate to have tickets for the preview and opening night performances were treated to the additional talent of rap artist Shaggy, who made an all-too-brief appearance on stage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. […]
Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists – Dorfman Theatre
Portuguese play presents urgent political and moral dilemmas Part drama, part philosophical debate, and full-scale politics, Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists, playing at the Dorfman, National Theatre for one week, is a Portuguese play with English surtitles, that has been causing a storm since it was first performed in 2020. Written and directed […]
KİD – Restaurant of the Month
Anatolian cuisine in Soho Some new restaurant openings come and go without much fanfare; a few don’t make it out of the starting blocks. At London Unattached, we enjoy trying to spot which new eateries are likely to become super popular. One of these was Oma at Borough Market. It went on to be awarded […]
Madeira Wine – A Beginner’s Guide
The taste of Madeira Dancing in a lagare (trough) of grapes, arm in arm with new friends, a band playing in the vineyard, I felt as if I was in a dream. As we trod the grapes beneath our bare feet, the juices ran off into a large bucket, and soon the first glass of […]
Tartuffe (Remixed) – Marylebone Theatre
Mark Rylance stars in a farce for our times When Molière’s farce Tartuffe was first performed for the King of France in 1664, it is thought that it met with royal approval, with King Louis XIV finding it amusing. Shortly afterwards, the play was banned after pressure was brought to bear on the king by […]
Gastronomy in Madeira
A dive into the food culture of the Pearl of the Atlantic One small fishing village in Madeira is central to three of the island’s iconic culinary offerings. From the pretty port of Câmara de Lobos come espada, espetada and poncha. Once I tasted all of these, I could appreciate not only the dishes themselves, […]
Electra/Persona – National Theatre
After Sophocles and Ingmar Bergman Two actors enter in front of the audience and ask someone in the front row to spin a coin. It lands on heads, and Cate Blanchett chooses to act as Clytemnestra, leaving Nina Hoss to play Electra. The actors apply white makeup to their faces; we are transported to ancient […]
Supporters’ House London
A private members’ space at The National Gallery Entering a large black door in London, I experienced a world new to me. It was not No. 10, but Supporters’ House on Trafalgar Square. Located alongside the National Gallery, this is the portal known to members, who can relax here away from the bustle of the […]
Trèsind Mayfair
Modernist Indian Dining Experience Trèsind is a fine-dining Indian restaurant that delights and surprises with every dish on its 12-course tasting menu. Opened in May in Mayfair, it is the sister restaurant of Trèsind Dubai and Trèsind Mumbai. Trèsind Studio in Dubai has three Michelin stars. The name derives from the combination of the French […]