On Monday 16th June, I had the privilege of witnessing a rising star cement his place in modern music history. The setting: O2 Academy Brixton. The event: the official London launch ofAmerican Heart, the long-anticipated debut album from American singer-songwriter Benson Boone.
Boone, whose career took off after his standout appearance onAmerican Idol(where he withdrew early to…
Monday 9 June 2025 was no ordinary Monday. In the heart of Bloomsbury, at 48 Doughty Street – the only surviving London home of Charles Dickens – history came alive in the most extraordinary way as the Charles Dickens Museum marked its 100th birthday. Even more poignantly, the day also commemorated 155 years since the passing of the great author himself.
To celebrate the centenary, the…
Last night’s performance by Lela Soto at the Flamenco Festival 2025 was spellbinding – a searing, traditional flamenco experience that reached deep into the soul and refused to let go.
Presented at Sadler’s Wells,El fuego que llevo dentro(“The Fire I Carry Within”) is more than a debut album – it’s a visceral, emotionally-charged tribute to the extraordinary…
Flamenco Festival has returned to London as one of the world’s leading platforms for flamenco. Over the past two decades, it has showcased both legendary artists and emerging talents, offering space for new generations of dancers, musicians, and singers to step onto the international stage. Since its founding, Flamenco Festival London has welcomed over 300,000 audience members across more than…
“As if!” – the immortal catchphrase that once dominated teenage vernacular is back, this time reborn on the West End stage.Clueless: The Musical, the bright, breezy adaptation of the 1995 cult classic film starring Alicia Silverstone and a baby-faced Paul Rudd, has landed in London’s Trafalgar Theatre – and it’s serving up a heavy dose of Valley Girl nostalgia with a side of…
Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience as Celtic Throne – Psalter of Ireland embarks on its debut UK tour in June and July 2025, fusing traditional Irish dance, cinematic storytelling, and a breathtaking musical score into one ground-breaking performance.
From the creators behind some of the world’s top Irish dance talent – mentored by eight-time World Champion John Carey…
Now in its 11th edition, Sketch in Bloom has returned with a breathtaking transformation of the iconic Mayfair destination, celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen with a month-long immersive floral installation.
Throughout its history, sketch has been home to impressive creative pioneers and institutions, from the Royal Institute of British Architects to the London atelier of Christian…
Until 19 May 2025 at Sadler’s Wells, then at The Lowry, Salford, 6–9 June. Tickets: sadlerswells.com. Charlotte Brontë’s beloved heroine,Jane Eyre, burns with rebellion, dignity, and quiet power – and in Northern Ballet’s reimagining, that flame is exquisitely fanned into a compelling, visceral performance. With choreography by Cathy Marston and an evocative score by Philip Feeney…
The galaxy’s funniest and raciest parody has finally landed in London.The Empire Strips Back – after globetrotting success in Australia, the US, Paris and Mexico City – is making its UK debut at Riverside Studios, running from 4 May to 17 August 2025. And what a riot of irreverent fun it is.
This is not your average Star Wars spoof, nor is it traditional burlesque. It’s more akin to…
If you’re a London parent looking for an exciting, accessible and unforgettable day out for the whole family this May, let me warmly recommend the Revel Puck Circus Gala Night at the Brighton Fringe Festival – now celebrating its 20th anniversary. I was recently invited to the opening event, and it was nothing short of spectacular.
Before my two days trip to Brighton, the word “circus”…