Arming the World through Theatre The news cycles in Britain have been dominated in recent times by Brexit, Trump, and nuclear war in North Korea. It is therefore perhaps unsurprising that British complicity in a regional war in the Arabian Peninsula has not been at the forefront of the minds of the British public. Nevertheless, […]
Baz and Fred – restaurant review
Baz & Fred in Flat Iron Square: Entering the bustling Flat Iron Square, one can quickly become overwhelmed by the sheer range of food and beverages being offered at a wide variety of stalls nestled under the train tracks headed to nearby London Bridge. Luckily for us, a red neon sign displaying a single word […]
Knives in Hens – theatre review
Yael Farber’s staging of Knives in Hens at the Donmar Warehouse: Entering the Donmar Warehouse under the cover of darkness with thick smog circulating round the small confines of the theatre, one is introduced to one of Knives in Hens’ major themes –claustrophobia and darkness- before the play has even begun. Indeed, Harrower’s 1995 classic […]
Martello Hall – restaurant review
Gentrification in Hackney has moved on from being an exciting programme of urban regeneration to somewhat of a cliché. Whilst the clientele at Martello Hall are admittedly likely to be discussing their travels in Emilia-Romagna over a Hazelnut Espresso Martini this is also a friendly family establishment for all. First opening its doors just 3 […]
Bon Vivant – French restaurant review
This new restaurant in the heart of Bloomsbury offers diners an authentic experiénce française. With the UK bracing itself for an upcoming Brexit, 2017 may seem a strange time to open an unashamedly European restaurant in the heart of the capital, but Bon Vivant hopes to add a little joie de vivre at a time […]