The Assembly Hall in Islington has just been refurbished and is opening to the public for the first time in 20 years. To celebrate, the Assembly Hall is hosting a dancing, singing, super spectacular week of events in March. You …
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16 Feb
2010
2010
Your Views: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Rose Theatre, Kingston
Last night I joined Peter Hall, Jeremy Paxman, Samuel West* and Melvyn Bragg (among other celebs and lots of happy civilians) in the audience at A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. This was the opening night …
Read more...16 Feb
2010
2010
Pancake Day With Creme de la Crepe at Covent Garden
Covent Garden is celebrating Pancake Day today on the West Piazza with a one-off crepetastic extravaganza at Creme de la Crepe. The crepe experts are hosting an express stall where crepes will be made fresh on request. The limited edition …
Read more...15 Feb
2010
2010
Three Weeks to East
Excitement is bubbling at VL towers over the fact that East Festival is just three weeks away. And it’s not just us, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson is looking forward to it too: “I’m delighted to see the return …
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2010
2010
Visit London Asks: What’s Your Favourite Chinese Restaurant in London?
Happy Chinese New Year! In honour of the Year of the Tiger, this week we’re asking you for your favourite Chinese Restaurant in London. Whether you love going to one of Alan Yau’s places for a treat (Hakkasan, Yauatcha, Cha …
Read more...12 Feb
2010
2010
Celebrate Chinese New Year in London
Noodles, rice, sweet and sour, fireworks, and… tigers?! What a combination! Strange I know, BUT it’s Chinese New Year: the Year of the Tiger, and it falls on Valentine’s Day, 14 February. Now, I know I’ve already mentioned you should …
Read more...12 Feb
2010
2010
Video of the Week: London Day by urbanTick
London Day from urbanTick on Vimeo. If you’ve had a hectic week, why not chill out with this super-cool time-lapse video of London from last summer. Sit back and enjoy some stunning views over the city, the Thames, the London …
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2010
2010
London Mourns Top Designer, Alexander McQueen
Sad news yesterday: London designer Alexander McQueen was found dead at his Westminster apartment. The so-called the bad boy of fashion, Alexander McQueen became a hugely influential force in the fashion industry, and his death is being mourned across the …
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2010
2010
Covent Garden Apple Market: Valentine’s Day Shopping
Covent Garden Apple Market is a great destination to head to if you’re running out of time to find gifts for Valentine’s Day. With a large selection of unique, hand-made gifts, including Swarovski encrusted heart pendants, vintage-inspired jewellery, luxury bath soaps …
Read more...11 Feb
2010
2010
Your Views: Jerusalem at the Apollo Theatre
Jerusalem, Jez Butterworth’s award-winning play, opened in the West End last night at the Apollo Theatre. I was lucky enough to see a preview performance last week. Jerusalem is incredible: funny, thought-provoking and refreshingly different. And Mark Rylance’s performance as …
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