A Taste of Spain in Mayfair At London Unattached we are big fans of restauranteur brothers Arian and Alberto Zandi, leaders of Emerald Hospitality Group. We have already reviewed their sexy Knightsbridge Latin American restaurant, Zuaya, as well as Como Garden, a buzzing Italian restaurant on Kensington High St. In early November the brothers added […]
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XENOS – Sadler’s Wells – Preview
Akram Khan’s War Dance Celebrated dancer and choreographer Akram Khan MBE is returning to Sadler’s Wells, where he is an associate artist, for the final UK performances of XENOS, his solo dance piece that also features five musicians. With his Akram Khan Company he has successfully fused the classical kathak Indian style with contemporary dance […]
The Valkyrie – English National Opera – Review
ENO’s The Valkyrie Takes Flight With their deliciously camp production of HMS Pinafore (see our review) it feels as if English National Opera, the ENO, is back at the top of its game. There is a tangible sense of excitement in the air at the Coliseum on the opening night of Richard Jones’ brand new […]
Bancone – Review
Perfect Pasta in Soho! The last few years have seen a resurgence of interest in pasta with restaurants such as Padella, Lina Stores, Pastaio and the first Bancone gaining plaudits and tremendous popularity for their homemade small plates of Italian comfort food. Restaurateur Will Ellner has now opened a sister outpost to the Covent Garden […]
Masalchi – Review
Masalchi Scores in Wembley Atul Kochar is one of the key figures in transforming the perception of Indian cuisine in the UK. The two-Michelin-starred chef showcased his innovative approach at legendary restaurants including Tamarind and Benares. Atul has now expanded his restaurant portfolio under the brand Atul Kochhar Restaurants with Vassu and Sindhu at The […]
Curated by Carlos – Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sadler’s Wells – Review
Heavy Metal Ballet at Sadler’s Wells I’ve recently read Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta’s biography. It tells of his extraordinary journey from poverty to being one of the great stars of world ballet and is a great read. So, it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to review the opening night of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s triple […]
HMS Pinafore – English National Opera at the Coliseum – Review
ENO’s Pinafore is Shipshape and Bristol Fashion! Along with latin and rugger, cross-dressing at my prep school in the early 1970s seemed to be compulsory. Some of my happiest days were spent dressed in a frock and bonnet, caked in pancake makeup, singing my heart out as one of the Three Little Maids in Gilbert […]
La Traviata at the Royal Opera House – Review
Lisette Oropesa shines as Violetta It’s the 27th anniversary of Richard Eyre’s landmark production of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata and we were invited to the opening night at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. La Traviata has one of the great operatic storylines encompassing sex, death, grand passion, family honour and finally tragedy and combined […]
The Shark is Broken – Ambassadors Theatre – Review
The Play about The Film – The Shark is Broken *stop press – run now extended – The Shark is Broken is now booking through to 13 February 2022 – stop press* Based on Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel, Jaws is one of those films that is embedded in our collective consciousness. Trips to the seaside […]
The Dante Project Review – Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House
A Triumphant Collaboration in Movement, Sound and Light In the contemporary art world’s equivalent of a rock supergroup, The Royal Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor, visual artist Tacita Dean and composer Thomas Adès have joined forces to create The Dante Project to celebrate the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death. This creative A-Team have delivered a […]