All other theatre news has been rather eclipsed by today’s news that Stephen Fry is to appear at Shakespeare’s Globe this autumn. Fry is perhaps better known as a TV presenter than an actor today, but I still remember him …
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16 Feb
2012
2012
Video: Two Months To Go To The Olivier Awards Live in London
The 2012 Olivier Awards with MasterCard will take place on 15 April with a glamorous, star-studded ceremony at the Royal Opera House. The cream of British theatre will enjoy a spectacular night of awards and unique entertainment. It might feel …
Read more...14 Feb
2012
2012
Estonia in London: Verru Restaurant
Writer Thom Wheeler, author of One Steppe Beyond: Across Russia in a VW Campervan, tells us where to find a taste of Estonia in our World in London challenge: My first introduction to Estonia was working in a timber yard …
Read more...11 Feb
2012
2012
London Photo of the Week: Tower Bridge in the Snow
We love this photo of Tower Bridge looking pretty in the snow last weekend. The photo was shared with our Flickr group by Andrew 73. If you’ve taken any good photos of London in the snow, don’t forget to share …
Read more...10 Feb
2012
2012
London Video of the Week: London Town by Antz & Co
Here’s a cheery, sunny London song to remind you that it’s not always freezing and snowy in London! Thanks to antzuk25 for letting us know about this video on our facebook page. Don’t forget, you can keep in touch with us …
Read more...10 Feb
2012
2012
Say It With Film: Valentine’s Day Cinema in London
If reserving that table at your favourite restaurant slipped your mind and you don’t fancy risking the flowers from The Wild Bean Café on the way home next Tuesday, then treat your loved one to a romantic night at the …
Read more...9 Feb
2012
2012
Palestine in London: The London Palestine Film Festival
Next in our World in London blog challenge is Palestine. The 2012 London Palestine Film Festival runs from 20 April 20 to 3 May. Sheyma Buali celebrates the rise of this unique event on London’s cultural calendar. For 15 years, …
Read more...9 Feb
2012
2012
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Restaurants in London
Looking for somewhere to romance a food-lover this Valentine’s Day? Here are our Top 10 Valentine’s Day restaurants… 1. OXO Brasserie OXO Brasserie’s Vegas Valentine’s evening comes complete with Vegas wedding chapel and a performance from a Chinese Elvis. The …
Read more...8 Feb
2012
2012
The Cook Islands in London: Captain James Cook
One of the smallest nations competing in London 2012, The Cook Islands in the South Pacific is named after British Royal Navy Captain and East London resident James Cook. Originally settled in the 13th century by migrants from what is …
Read more...7 Feb
2012
2012
Yayoi Kusama Exhibition at Tate Modern
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is the subject of a major retrospective exhibition at Tate Modern, which opens this week. Jenny and I popped into the press view to find out more about the polka dot obsessed artist. Hannah’s view: I felt …
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