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Attraction review: The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience  

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience is a popular attraction in London, located in the old Trocadero on Shaftesbury Avenue, near Piccadilly Circus. It is an immersive, interactive theatre experience that was opened in March 2016 by production company Little Lion Entertainment, and was crowdfunded via IndieGoGo. The experience lasts approximately 45-60 minutes, with teams of eight entering the maze…
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Review: ROH Ballet Cinderella

The 1948 Prokoviev-Ashton Ballet Cinderella is back with a revamp. The costumes The new costumes of the ROH Ballet Cinderella are splendidly elegant, glittery and magical. More men in trousers instead of tights is refreshing. When did full-length budgie-smuggling become acceptable in ballet? Who is still okaying this convention? And why isn’t the Prince objecting to poncing around in a…
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Art exhibition review: Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life at Tate Modern

Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden, 1862-1944) and Piet Mondrian (b. Netherlands, 1872-1944) were two of the most imaginative artists of the twentieth century. THE first question you have is why put these two artists together: they never shagged, met, or even knew about each other. They were of the same generation, both started in landscapes and both used oils, end of. Where Tate Modern is brilliant is how…
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Show review: Winnie The Pooh The Musical

London Mums‘ young reporters attended a special show at Riverside studios welcoming Winnie The Pooh The Musical along with familiar faces Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Owl and Rabbit. Pooh Bear is a fictional teddy bear with human traits created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. Winnie The Pooh The Musical is about Pooh Bear, Christopher…
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Family-friendly show: Jungle Book reimagined at Sadler’s Wells 

The Akram Khan Company, a world-renowned dance company, has been producing innovative and breathtaking productions for over 22 years. The company has a significant international presence, and its tours reach people of various cultures and backgrounds worldwide. The artistic director of the company, Akram Khan, is also a recipient of numerous international dance awards, including the Olivier Award…
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Family-friendly things to do this Spring in London

London is a fantastic destination for a family during the Spring holidays and for all those mums and dads living in the Capital. With plenty of fun and exciting things to do, the city has something to offer for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, London is the perfect place to create memories with your family this Easter. Here are the…
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Exhibition review: 'A Great and Dirty City - Dickens and the London Fog' at Charles Dickens' museum

What is a London Fog? It is a hot tea drink made with earl grey black tea and vanilla, it is also anestablished fashion brandsymbol of the classic trench coat, but mainly the infamous natural mist surrounding Victorian London’s skies, what was called ‘pea-souper’, a thick smog that could last for days. London’s troubles with smog persisted right through the 1800s — the very…
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Kew Gardens’ exhibition: All the Flowers Are for Me

Kew Gardens‘ new exhibition, All the Flowers Are for Me, features two striking sculptural works by Anila Quayyum Agha, an award-winning Pakistani-American artist. The exhibition marks the UK premiere of these works, which explore themes of cultural connectedness, peaceful coexistence, and the evolution of botanical art. The two sculptures, All the Flowers Are for Me and Stolen Moment Bouquet…
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Attraction review: Frameless - Art with no boundaries

London has always been a hub of cultural and artistic experiences, but in recent years, a new trend has emerged that is taking immersive entertainment to the next level. One such experience is Frameless, London’s first permanent digital immersive art’s experience, which offers visitors the chance to step inside a world of paintings and mind-bending illusions. Located in the heart of…
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Art exhibition review: The Rossettis at Tate Britain

The Rossettis retrospective exhibition at Tate Britain explores the lives and works of Dante Gabriel, Christina, and Elizabeth Rossetti. The exhibition features 150 paintings, drawings, photography, design, and poetry and is the first retrospective of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at Tate. It also showcases the largest collection of his iconic pictures in two decades. This exhibition is a rare…
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