A guide to theatre on the Thames in the second half of 2026 London’s South Bank and Bankside scene kicks into gear in the second half of 2026. From sprawling Greek tragedies to an intimate portrayal of Jazz Age London, we’ve curated a selection of standout South Bank and Bankside productions not to be missed as the days get shorter. […]
Witness for the Prosecution Gala Night
Champagne and Murder at County Hall Agatha Christie’s play Witness for the Prosecution is now in its 9th year at the atmospheric octagonal Edwardian Baroque ex-council chamber of County Hall, the iconic behemoth of a building on Westminster Bridge that used to house both the London County Council and its successor, the Greater London Council. […]
Pygmalion, Old Vic Theatre, Bankside
A Timeless Tale of Transformation and Social Commentary A blend of nostalgia and curiosity drew me to see the Old Vic’s production of Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw’s renowned play originally penned in 1912. I wasn’t the only one keen to see it, as a dazzling turnout of stage and screen luminaries were out in force […]
Capricci Deli and Restaurant – Review
Capricci on Bankside – Perfect Pre-Theatre Dining: Less than a minute’s walk from Tate Modern on London’s Bankside, Capricci is both a deli and a restaurant. At lunch and dinner time it is a restaurant in a deli. It is particularly chic in the evenings when the lights are low and the surrounding glass-fronted office […]
OXO Tower Restaurant – Riverside Fine Dining
Fine Dining with a view at OXO Tower Restaurant, London Southbank. London’s Southbank is one of my favourite places to spend a sunny afternoon or a balmy evening. Of course, there are plenty of bars and restaurants along the river but finding somewhere special can be tricky. There are plenty of pizza restaurants and all […]
The Table – Food and Cocktails in Bankside
A Relaxed Bankside Cafe and Bar – The Table: Bankside is one of those areas of London that has blossomed over recent years. It’s close to foodie Borough Market and a stone’s throw from the river. Within a few hundred yards you’ll find trendy bars and restaurants popping up. The Table has been around for […]
Marco’s New York Italian Review
A New Bistro in My ‘Hood – Marco’s New York Italian: Now that I’ve moved South of the River, some of London’s up-and-coming areas are within walking distance. Bankside – the bit of land between Borough and London Bridge is a 30-minute walk for me though the weather last week was far too cold and […]