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Aladdin London (England)

This year's panto at the Lyric Hammersmith is “Aladdin” which had its premiere on the night we attended, long delayed after last year's pandemic. You would have thought the delay… 2021-11-19

Exhibition Review

The World's Most Expensive Stamp London (England)

Ever since my grandmother got me interested in collecting I have collected stamps (see Stamp Collecting (Philately)) so I read with great interest the purchase of the world's most expensive (and rare)… 2021-11-19

General Event Review

Hidden London: Piccadilly Circus: The Heart of London London (England)

I have been a fan of the London Underground since even before I had ever used it myself. It's amazing network of efficient trains transport you quick and easily to anywhere in the city with their iconic… 2021-11-12

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella London (England)

This is the latest, long awaited musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber featuring Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role at the Gilliam Lynne Theatre (formerly the New London Theatre). We originally had tickets… 2021-11-01

The Shark is Broken London (England)

What a great title: “The Shark is Broken” tells the story of the three principal actors from 1975 film Review of 'Jaws', Roy Schneider (Demetri Goritsas), Richard Dreyfuss (Liam Murray Scott),… 2021-10-28

Exhibition Review

Marble Arch Mound London (England)

Ever since we saw the “mound” being assembled at Marble Arch we have been astounded that such a thing would ever be built. It is a structure composed of a huge amount of scaffolding covered with turf… 2021-09-18

Carousel London (England)

Carousel is the story of a young woman, Julie Jordan, who falls for a Carousel barker Billy Bigelow. Billy has just lost his job and Julie loses hers when she begins her relationship. After marrying… 2021-09-14

General Event Review London Zoo Twilight London (England)

We have long enjoyed attending the various after-hours adults-only events at the London Zoo (see my review of Sunset Safari (2016)) where we can explore the zoo in… 2021-07-22

General Event Review Taste of London 2021 London (England)

The “Taste of London” festival in Regents park has become a fixture of the London restaurant scene over the years though, of course, with the pandemic last year's festival had to be cancelled. This year… 2021-07-14

Exhibition Review The Art of Banksy London (England)

We are fans of the work of street artist “Banksy” (whose identity remains a mystery) despite, of course, the fact that he often breaks the law his wit and insight are masterly evident in his work. Incidentally,… 2021-07-09

General Event Review Tunnel Walk London (England)

When I first learned of the opening of the underground “Mail Rail” in London to the public I was incredibly intrigued. “Mail Rail” was a railway that transported mail quickly between mail facilities in… 2021-06-30

Online Event Review Hay Festival 2021 Online Event Review

Review of my experience attending this year's Hay Festival. An incredible variety of speakers with incredible ideas... 2021-06-20

Online Event Review Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas London (England)

A charming live version of the Raymond Briggs classic “Father Christmas” which was offered online this year due to the pandemic. We follow Father Christmas (Barry McCarthy) as he prepares for the big… 2020-12-21

Concert Review The Cosmos with Professor Brian Cox London (England)

Professor Brian Cox believes that music and science are interdependent ways we use to make sense of the world. In this concert held live at the Barbican but also via live stream (the later of which was… 2020-12-13

General Event Review London Transport Museum: Museum After Dark London (England)

I have enjoyed the “London Transport Museum” for many years, taking in not only the museum but also the “Acton Depot” (on open days) where they have the majority of their material in storage. During the… 2020-10-22

Online Event Review Poetry + Film / Hack - Spirited Away London (England)

I can't say I am a huge fan of poetry but I can say I am a huge fan of Japanese Animation and, in particular, the films of â€œHayao Miyazakiâ€. This virtual event from the London Barbican Centre attempted… 2020-09-17

General Event Review Drive In Film Club - Alexandra Palace London (England)

Set in the car park on the north-east side of the palace, the â€œDrive In Film Clubâ€ (operated by the â€œRoof Top Film Clubâ€) takes place every summer. This year, with the COVID epidemic things were a bit… 2020-09-04

General Event Review The Luna Drive In Cinema - Gunnersbury Park London (England)

Another drive in cinema in a summer where they have proliferated due to the COVID epidemic. â€œLuna Drive Inâ€ sets itself above the others with an amazing, professional experience: Number plate recognition… 2020-08-31

General Event Review The Luna Cinema - Royal Hospital Chelsea London (England)

Situated on the back lawn of the â€œRoyal Hospital Chelseaâ€ and accessed via the south gate on the Thames embankment, â€œThe Luna Cinemaâ€ is one of the largest outdoor cinemas in London and is operated by… 2020-08-25

Online Event Review CoNZealand - The 78th World Science Fiction Convention A review

Well, we were not able to travel to New Zealand for this year's World Science Fiction convention but I did manage to attend this, now, virtual convention. Here are my thoughts on the event. 2020-08-15

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