An immersive Indian noir, ‘Night at the Bombay Roxy’, takes over Dishoom
A former criminal trying to fly straight. A young idealist determined to get his revenge. And a corrupt cop, mad on his own power. As an immersive theatre experience, Night at the Bombay Roxy has the right ingredients for an engrossing drama. But this 'Indian noir'...
Filming with Blue Planet II’s Mateo Willis on Scotland’s epic Loch Lomond
Our seaplane bursts through one last lumpen cloud and golden light spills through the cabin. This morning’s lashing rain has given way to brilliant blue skies, rippling with winter breezes. The landscape below spreads like a rumpled quilt in shades of green and brown,...
Coffee butter, chocolate and charcoal – welcome to dinner at Aside
Words: Chris Zacharia Comfort is in short supply. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was more of it? More cuddles, more kind words, more reassurance? Life is hard, like stale bread. Comfort is consoling, like butter. And good butter can transform even the crustiest bread...
The enigmatic pop collective TQX featuring Sia
There is not much mystery around these days in the world of pop. This is why we yearn for the days of Prince and Bowie and cling onto pop stars of old who can still manage to intrigue us. Many of today’s pop pretenders have forgotten all about the art of mystery. The...
One Aldwych review – An elegant oasis amid London’s hurly burly
One Aldwych review - An elegant and tranquil oasis amid London's hurly burly - words Lee Taylor After the hustle and bustle of central London, the first thing that strikes you about One Aldwych is the sense of laid back charm that washes over you as you walk in. There...
Brussels turns surreal for René Magritte’s 50th anniversary
Words: Jeanette Farrell Nothing beats travelling by train. The luxury of time spent watching the world go by in quiet comfort puts you in a reflective frame of mind - the perfect way to prepare for a weekend of surrealist art in Belgium. [gallery royalslider="1"...
How to save money on your winter wardrobe
How to save money on your winter wardrobe - words Al Woods Winter is fast approaching, and with winter comes freezing temperatures and icy noses and fingers. In other words, it’s time to break out the winter wardrobe. While you might own a few staple items that you...
UK Grime: from pirate radio to the vital voice of a generation
UK Grime: from pirate radio to the vital voice of a generation - words Alice Mortimer In very recent years it has catapulted from the capital’s underground scene to internationally acclaimed success, but how much do we actually know about London’s home-grown genre?...
What could the future of accessibility in the arts look like?
The conversation surrounding accessibility in the arts is, unfortunately, one that still needs to be had. While museums, theatres, galleries and more have all been working to make the arts as accessible as possible, the limited funding available to do just that is...
Move over, Paris – Champagne is France’s romantic getaway du jour
Anyone who did their time grimacing over French verb tables owes it to themselves to take someone nice to France. Yet Paris won’t win you many points for originality. So where else can you get to in a weekend that offers the full, gourmet French experience we all want...
Taking your time – slow tourism in France’s historic Mayenne
Entering a cave isn’t something you just do. You have to prepare yourself for the cold, the dark, the damp - and unexpected surprises. But when, half an hour later, the halo of our guide’s flashlight reveals a hellish, lopsided swastika scratched into the rockface,...
Graphic Bar’s gin-soaked new residency at Ask For Janice
Words: Rajan Virdee What happens when an edgy, industrial hipster bistro teams up with a world-class gin bar? Ask For Janice is the edgy, industrial hipster bistro that we've come to know all too well. They serve high-quality small plates, craft coffees and those...
Unearthing a decent winter wine at Laithwaite’s
Words: Rajan Virdee It wasn’t so long ago that buying booze resembled an Inbetweener’s subplot. Standing on a suburban side street, waiting on a friend’s older sibling to emerge from the off license, brandishing a bright blue carrier bag containing something...
5 hidden beaches you need to discover
Tired of crowded beaches and following the trend? Well these top five hidden beach destinations will be sure to not to disappoint you, as we cover our five favourite hidden gems. Haad Farang and Tham...
Brewing up a Sturm – cultured drinking in Vienna
Words: Neil Geraghty Never underestimate the amount of mustard a Viennese hot dog contains - and when you take the first bite always hold it vertically. I’m standing at a table at Bitzinger’s, Vienna’s most famous sausage stand and a performance of Giselle is about to...