With theatres being closed I’ve taken to creating my own stagey interval drinks. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen my pictures of them over there but thought I’d share the pictures and recipes on here. Welcome to The Liquor Store This is dedicated to Heathers fans and each of their iconic costume colours. Recipe 1) Fill
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25 years ago, I was 14 years old and playing trombone in the school brass band when everything changed. A school friend handed me a copy of Definitely Maybe and an acoustic guitar and said, “I can show you how to play Live Forever if you want?” And that was that. My whole musical outlook changed almost on the spot
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The Mill at Sonning is a truly stunning venue – totally unique in setting – you can sit in the bar and watch the wheel go round through tumultuous water. It’s mesmerising – I could’ve sat for hours and watched it. Whilst the atmospherically lit bar is relaxing, the restaurant is brighter and welcoming. Outside by the riverside, ducks and
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26 Leake Street Gallery – Thursday 8 February It hardly seems possible that it is 25 years since Nelson Mandela’s autobiography “A Long Walk To Freedom” was first published. The abomination that was apartheid may be no more than a vague concept to younger generations. But while major events and atrocities may have hit the headlines in this country, the
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The Musical Theatre Quiz at The Other Palace When The Other Palace announced that they were running a quiz night themed around Musical Theatre I knew I had to get there! Unfortunately due to life generally getting in the way it took me until July’s offering to get myself down there. In fact it took the lovely Charlotte from Talk
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My Beautiful Circus by Giffords Circus I haven’t been to the circus in years so when I was invited to Giffords Circus’ London press night I jumped at the chance. I have a huge soft spot for aerial acts so knowing they had some in the show only added to my excitement. The location for Giffords Circus’ celebration of 250
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London Eurovision Party at Cafe De Paris As the Eurovision song contest draws near this can only mean that the contestants publicity tour begins. England does itself proud in partaking in this with the organisation of the London Eurovision Party which is at Cafe De Paris in Leicester Square. Not only is London treated to a large array of contestants
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Hamilton – Musical Theatre Musings Is Here to Help. I am lucky enough to both live in London and have seen Hamilton already. Hopefully therefore some of my local knowledge, combined with having seen the show may help some of the numerous Hamfans out there. Getting Tickets: As we know tickets sold out sooooo quickly online but despite this getting
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When I received the invitation to annual London Eurovision Party at Café De Paris I had no idea what to expect. Whilst I often watch Eurovision, partake in the odd sweepstake and maybe even the occasional drinking game I am by no means a huge Eurovision fan. I was therefore concerned that this party may go over my head….I couldn’t have been
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Shaka Zulu Shaka Zulu, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AB Nearest Tube: Camden Town (approx. a 7 minute walk from there) Continuing along my ‘out & about in London’ theme after my second trip to Shaka Zulu I thought I would actually get a review up. Shaka Zulu is a South African themed restaurant in Camden. The menu is
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