When I was invited to the launch of the Phantom of the Opera afternoon tea at Sofitel Hotel I knew I had to attend- combining musical theatre and food (along with champagne) is a huge way to my heart so I went with high expectations and an empty stomach! Let me start by describing the concept – it is an
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London has an amazing restaurant scene but sometime we are limited on our choices due to where we need to be in time for curtain up! Here is my list of recommendations sorted by which theatres they are close to. These recommendations try to include a range including a quick bite from where you are coming from work to see
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Being a child of the 90’s when my friend invited me along to The Crystal Maze I was thrilled to give it a go. For those of the younger generation The Crystal Maze ran from 1990-1995 and it saw contestants visit different zones, from the Medieval Zone to the Future Zone to try their luck (and skill) at Mental, Skill,
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A new exhibition has just opened at The Arches in London Bridge which looks at the clothes and influence of Gianni Versace. the exhibition has amassed over 450 of his items including dresses, shirts, bags, sketches and more displayed them beautifully, weaving the clothes in with the chronology of his life. In its own words it focuses on three themes,
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Fairgame is a fairground for adults that sits in the heart of Canary Wharf and I decide to head there for a big kids afternoon out. Within Fair Game you pay £15 – £17 depending on timing and for that you get 9 games and your ticket gets you 2 goes of each game. When you arrive you get QR
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If, like me, you have been plagued by adverts for Phantom Peak for a while and want to know more well I’m here to help enlighten you as I finally took the plunge and went along. Phantom Peak can be best summed up as Immersive Theatre meets escape room and I had no idea what to expect when I went
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I was lucky enough to be invited to the press launch of ‘The Room Where It Happens,’ the newest stagey bar in London! Where: 5 Greek Street, London When: Thursday & Fridays – 5pm – 2am, Saturday – 12pm – 2am The idea is that from open until 9pm there is singing waiters and from 9pm to close there is
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I was kindly invited along to check out brunch at the musicals. The basic info is: Brunch At The Musicals features a cast of West End performers along with a great selection of high quality food. On the day I attended our host was Karla Bear and the event featured Natalie Green (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Les Miserables), Joshua Liburd
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As you walk along Tooley Street past the restaurants and bars that occupy the arches underneath London Bridge you see a name on the wall in front of you marking one of the last arches on the right. That name is “Elvis” and inside the arch is a collection of personal items and memorabilia owned by the man who is
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When not at the theatre (or even before or after) I’m often looking for stagey places to eat or drink to complete my night out. I decided to check out The Piano Works in the West End to see if it would fit the bill! In term of location, if you are out and about in the West End it
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