A night in at the theatre – discover spellbinding shows online
Despite theatres in London’s West End and across the country closing, you can still experience that unmistakable magic of the stage. And you can do it from the comfort of your sofa. But how did we get here? Well, theatre has always been vastly popular in the UK. In fact, according to Statista, 18.8 million theatre tickets were sold across the country in 2018. Many renowned shows have also stood the test of time and celebrated long-standing success in London’s West End. This includes Les Misérables, which is currently the West End’s longest-running musical. Arriving on stage in 1985, It has captivated audiences for generations at Sondheim Theatre (formerly the Queen’s…
London Culture – broaden your horizons
It’s hard to talk about our vibrant capital without mentioning days full of rich diversity and culture. With so many museums, unique theatre and art workshops, there is never a dull moment. There is so much more to experience than just Oxford Street and other tourist-focused attractions, so let your London culture intake grow. Instead of joining the crowds, break the mould and head for some thrilling theatre with immersive shows, wander through interesting museums and old properties and discover a wide variety of exciting art workshops. CRAFT WORK First greenwood spoon carving class – work in progress, learnt so much from the fabulous @barnthespoon today 🙏 #barnthespoon #spoons #spooncarving…
10 Facts To Celebrate Shakespeare
2016 marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, with numerous celebrations across London and the world to celebrate our most famous bard. But we remember him every year, on National Shakespeare Day. A couple of us recently headed to The Globe and discovered some interesting facts about the theatre and Shakespeare himself. Read on to find out what we learnt!
World Theatre Day – Our Favourite Theatrical Memories
Soul-shifting, mood-lifting, bright ‘n’ cheerful, sometimes tearful, deep thinking, piano-plinking: we love London Theatre in all its guises. So let us be the first to wish you a happy World Theatre Day. Our West End experiences put together the most popular shows with slap-up meals. Take, for example, our London Meal and Top Price Theatre for Two. Offering a choice of top-notch favourites such as Chicago, Les Miserables and Mamma Mia!, it goes a step further with top price seats and a tasty pre-theatre two-course meal at one of the nearby restaurants. Be fed and entertained too – the makings of an exquisite outing in the capital. To mark World Theatre Day…
J.K Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Muggles just itching to get back into the wizarding world depicted in the Harry Potter series will be enchanted with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, out in cinemas today! No, Harry, Hermione and Ron aren’t back, and the film’s set in America, but the bits we know and love are basically the same. Magicians live discreetly alongside non-maj (that’s USA English for muggles), who are totally unaware of the existence of their world.
Four Great Films Set During Autumn
The temperature is dropping, the sun is slowly going into hiding and the evenings are getting shorter, autumn has arrived. But it’s not all bad. There are many ways we can celebrate autumn and embrace this most colourful of seasons – and one good method of getting into the seasonal spirit is by watching a film. With this in mind, here are four great films that were filmed during the autumn…
