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 […]
Macbeth – Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
The Scottish Play contemporised without seams. Contemporisation of classics both in Opera and Theatre can polarise an audience. Sometimes it’s easiest if you’ve never seen the work before. I loved the Royal Opera House Il Trovatore but accept that for some of the audience, the contemporisation didn’t work. Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a work I studied […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Globe Theatre
Enchanted evening at the Globe Theatre ‘The course of true love never did run smooth’ is one of the lessons learned in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. One of the favourites of the Shakespearean canon, this is a wonderful play to see of a summer’s evening. A new production at The Globe Theatre on London’s Southbank […]
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 […]
Visit Bankside – Food Month and Macellaio RC
Bankside Food Month – Macellaio RC and More Gentle reader, you may recall that just a few weeks ago I visited Macellaio RC, an Italian steakhouse in Battersea. And, that was when I discovered there was a branch close to me, in Bankside. Of course I really wanted to visit especially when I saw an […]
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 […]