The Royal Opera House reopens its doors. It was not raining last night when I walked from Leicester Square to the Royal Opera House though the skies were dark and the wind was picking up. I was going to the first live production I’ve seen since March, apprehensive and intrigued. London’s theatres, opera houses and […]
Purcell’s opera Dido & Aeneas at The Vache – Preview
Baroque Opera at The Vache. With the cancellation of the main Glyndebourne season this year I’ve been deprived of my annual fix of country house opera. It’s a first-world problem – but now there is a first-world solution! The Vache Baroque Festival, set in the grounds of stately home The Vache in the heart of […]
Southbank lights up with literary delights
Inside Out from the Southbank Centre. Autumn in London always showcases a fabulous display of cultural events. The city packs away its summer wardrobe and while the leaves turn orange, theatres and museums put on their finest shows and festivals abound. Literary festivals, talks, lectures, readings and all manner of events celebrating the written word. […]
One-night-only supper club with Mark Greenaway, October 15th, Covent Garden
The Gentlemen Baristas Covent Garden appoints Mark Greenaway as Consultant Chef Despite the dreadful difficulties the hospitality industry is currently experiencing during the pandemic, it’s great to know that new and exciting things are still happening. Award-winning culinary titan Mark Greenaway has been appointed consultant chef to one of London’s best-mannered coffee houses, The Gentleman […]
British Library Food Season
Online Food Stories from the British Library. One of the silver linings of lockdown has been the increased availability of lectures and talks online. This year I have attended – virtually – many events that I would not have been able to in person. As so many of these have been related to food this […]
A Tentative Restart for London Theatre – DEATH OF ENGLAND: DELROY.
Reopening The National Theatre and More. The loss of London’s theatre world during the COVID-19 Crisis has, for us at London-Unattached, had more of an impact on our vibrant city than anything else. Now things are slowly but surely beginning to open up again, albeit with a new normal. We’re cautiously optimistic and looking forward […]
Renaissance – Outdoor theatre performance at Stephens House and Gardens
The world premiere of new comedy starring Haydn Gwynne and James Corrigan After months and months of being starved of going to the theatre, it was with huge delight that I went along to see the outdoor (COVID restriction adhering) performance of the premiere of Renaissance in the beautiful gardens of the Grade ll listed […]
Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads – The Bridge Theatre
The Shrine & Bed Among the Lentils – Review Lockdown has created a tsunami of cultural devastation in the UK. It has been disastrous for our arts infrastructure and for the creatives, technical and service staff who have turned London into the premier global arts destination. The Bridge Theatre, perched near City Hall between London […]
Hats Heels & Horses at The London Cabaret Club
A quintessentially British night out at the London Cabaret Club. With British Summertime in full bloom and the party season upon us, why not try something very special indeed… The London Cabaret Club is a unique entertainment concept, the creation of co-founders Evelina Girling and Doni Fierro, brilliantly combining fine dining and innovative live cabaret […]
Simon Drake’s House of Magic – Halloween Preview
Halloween Special at the House of Magic. As the world gradually emerges from live entertainment and culture numbing COVID regulations, here at London-Unattached we are on the lookout for shows and productions that just need to be seen. Coincidentally Halloween is approaching – that time of year when we all need a little magic in […]