Friday night I went to the launch of the new salsa club night at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge. I attended the beginners’ class taught by Nathan Brade in the Primo bar, which has a great view over Westminster Bridge. We …
Read more...There has never been a better time to go and see the musical Thriller Live at The Lyric Theatre in London. With the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death still fresh in our minds, this show is a wonderful …
Read more...I was lucky enough to attend the launch of London 60s Week on Friday – and it sounds positively groovy baby! This new seven-day long celebration of all things 1960s includes everything from a look at mod fashion to special …
Read more...I have never seen anything quite like Stomp. The production combines percussion, movement and visual comedy. It was created in 1991 and nearly 20 years later, Stomp still attracts a full theatre every night. Stomp has been performed all over …
Read more...In the heart of Hammersmith lies one of West London’s most promising theatres, The Lyric Hammersmith. The Lyric offers an eclectic array of shows. Last weekend, I went to see their current production, Tightrope. Tightrope is a show performed by …
Read more...Billy Elliot The Musical has proven hugely popular with London audiences. Set in Northern England under Margaret Thatcher, the story follows Billy Elliot – the son of a striking miner – who overcomes adversity to pursue a career in ballet. …
Read more...I popped down to Potters Field Park this afternoon for the launch of Portavilion – a portable tent that’s coming to an open space in London near you this summer. Rosy (the ballerina) is the semi-opaque tent’s name. Appropriately, the …
Read more...Celebrity choreographer and TV talent show judge Arlene Phillips joined 50 young dancers at Sadler’s Wells this morning to launch the Big Dance Bus. The bus is touring London in the run-up to Big Dance, a nine-day festival of dance at unusual venues …
Read more...If you’re into street dancing, this weekend was designed for you. Breakin’ Convention returned to Sadler’s Wells with another top UK and international line-up, while over in Croydon the finals of London’s Best Dance Crew set Fairfield Halls alight – …
Read more...Thousands of dancers will take to the streets this summer, as part of the London-wide Big Dance festival. Plans were announced today for dance performances, special events and workshops across the capital. 10,000 people will dance together in Trafalgar Square English National Ballet will perform with …
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