Attractions

I am third time lucky! I have interviewed The Zombies’ iconic singer Colin Blunstone so many times, that it feels like a regular appointment now before an important gig or tour. Not even the pandemic has stopped the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famers from getting ready for their first and only “World Tour in One Night” live stream concert from the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London…

Grammy® Award nominated musical The Prince of Egypt,based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, has now re-opened to the public. I was meant to watch it in 2020 before the pandemic started so I was delighted to attend one of the first shows back on stage last night. The complete cast, orchestra and company of 154 areback into London’s Dominion Theatre adhering all measures and…

This summer families candiscoverthe sights of private areas of Buckingham Palace Garden enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to picnic with views of the Palace. I have done that and loved feeling the soft grass under my bare feet and laying on historical grounds. Kids and parents alike can wander around the garden’s winding paths and experience the beauty and calm of this…

This week,Tate Britainopens the UK’s largest and most comprehensive retrospective of the work of Portuguese artistPaulaRego(b.1935). Rego isuncompromising in her extraordinary imaginative power andredefined figurative art as well as revolutionised the way in which women are represented. The exhibition tells the story of Paula’s remarkable life…

This week Britain’s biggest family, The Radfords, were invited to Alton Towers Resort to test out the rides and hotel rooms ahead of a post lockdown half term for the theme park. Escaping their home after months of being cooped up indoors for the ultimate family staycation, Sue and Noel Radford along with 15 of their 22-strong brood packed up 5 suitcases, 2 pushchairs, and loaded a 17-person…

The Cartoon Museum in London’s Fitzrovia has just re-opened with the exhibition V for Vendetta: Behind the Maskexamining the cultural impact of the cult comic from seminal graphic novel to hit film. The exhibition is open until 31 October 2021. I enjoyed exploring props and original sketches of V for Vendetta,one of the most ground-breaking series of comics ever…

After such a long lockdown, we are eager to get out as a family to enjoy alternative entertainment other than watching movies at home. AtSIXES CRICKET CLUB, the world’s first Cricket Simulator that allows you to play cricket like a pro, families can practice cricket whilst enjoying great food and drink, not least because the founders are Calum and Andy from the critically acclaimed, Mac…

Finally, Spring has arrived and with it the sunshine and lovely days to look ahead and to also finally eat in restaurants. Although we are still not able to dine indoor, across London there are a lot of terraces organise to cater for outdoor dining experiences. The Hard Rock Cafe’ at Piccadilly Circus has laid tables overlooking the Eros statue on one side and the West End on the other side…

When your name is Janet Jackson and your brother is Michael Jackson, your pandemic ‘de-cluttering’ exercise is not just therapeutic for you but also for the charities benefiting from the sales of the memorabilia as well as your spirit. My first trip to Central London after months of lockdown was to the Hard Rock Cafe’ Piccadilly Circus, which not only has some of my favourite…

In seven months I have had two fun chats with single dad Simon Bartholomew, the undisputed Funk Guitar master and member of multi-platinum UK soul legends The Brand New Heavies. We covered so many topics including single parenting life in isolation, home-schooling during lockdown, his new 30th Anniversary Funk EP going back to the band’s roots and his upcoming live gig inGlobal Stream from…