Fine dining is edgy and wonderful at Smith’s Bar & Restaurant in London’s Paddington

by Maryam Zanouzi, Special Correspondent Smith’s Bar and Grill is described as a traditional British and modern-European eatery with a modern edge. Located in Paddington Basin overlooking the Grand Union canal. It has a large light-filled restaurant and an all year terrace with outdoor heaters. We visited in the evening … more

The Harcourt pub Marylebone opens after refurbishment

The Harcourt on Harcourt Street in London’s Marylebone, has reopened with newly refreshed interiors and menus by chef-director Henry Harris, in collaboration with head chef Kimmo Makkonen. The Harcourt, which opened in 2016, was the first site from Harcourt Inns, a collection of five pubs, founded by James McCulloch. Originally … more

David Baddiel – My Family: The Sitcom – save £22 on tickets

Following a critically acclaimed, complete sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, David Baddiel: My Family: Not The Sitcom comes to the Playhouse theatre! My Family: Not the Sitcom is a massively disrespectful celebration of the lives of David Baddiel’s late mother, Sarah, and dementia-ridden father, Colin. It’s a show about memory, ageing, infidelity, dysfunctional relatives, … more

Yamoto – hear the sounds of the traditional drum used in Shinto rituals

Yamato — Chousensha – The Challengers at the Peacock theatre, London The unmistakable sound of the traditional Taiko drum, used in Shinto rituals, is challenged by the Yamato drummers of Japan. Drums weighing up to half a tonne are hit with ferocious skill, as each beat sends out a heart-thumping torrent of vibrations. In this … more

Peter Pan Goes Wrong – Apollo Theatre London

  Mischief Theatre’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to the West End for a second disastrous limited season after its huge sucess last year. Once again the members of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes. Will they ever make it to Neverland?For … more

The Glass Menagerie Duke of Yorks Theatre London 26 Jan-29 April

THE GLASS MENAGERIE BY TENNESSEE WILLIAMS ‘John Tiffany’s stunning production. Be prepared to have the breath knocked out of you.’ New York Times Following a multi Tony Award-nominated run on Broadway, Olivier and Tony Award-winning director John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, Let the … more